Session 2: Fundraising in the Real World: What Founders Should Focus On
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When not to raise
Trade-offs between bootstrapping, angels, and early VCs
How to balance control vs speed
Revenue-first vs capital-first models
Case studies from companies that scaled differently
Creating a compelling narrative
Structuring the data room early
Evaluating valuation expectations
Effective outreach strategies
Managing fundraising while running the business
Outcome: Founders get frameworks to prioritize channels, track success, and avoid premature scaling mistakes.
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