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Should You Really be a Startup Entrepreneur?

Both Sides of the Table

One investor played chicken with me by threatening not to approve my next-round financing unless I gave him more equity. I learned this lesson long ago – many investors wait until you’re staring at a cliff before committing whether to re-invest in you. We control our hours, our travel and our investment areas.

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Should You Really be a Startup Entrepreneur?

Both Sides of the Table

One investor played chicken with me by threatening not to approve my next-round financing unless I gave him more equity. I learned this lesson long ago – many investors wait until you’re staring at a cliff before committing whether to re-invest in you. We control our hours, our travel and our investment areas.