Key Takeaways: Startups don’t need capital—they need signal. Founders choose individual VCs based on their chemistry and personal relationship but they also want the best deal terms, quickly. VC brand reputation is just table stakes. Founders ultimately want true believers on their cap tables, not rent-seeking status monkeys.
#10 Episode - The Stories Behind Cap Tables
Key Takeaways: Startups don’t need capital—they need signal. Founders choose individual VCs based on their chemistry and personal relationship but they also want the best deal terms, quickly. VC brand reputation is just table stakes. Founders ultimately want true believers on their cap tables, not rent-seeking status monkeys.
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