In this episode, we’ll dive into the middle stages of startup growth and fundraising.

What you’ll learn in this Venture Deals book summary episode:

• ​Seed-stage pitfalls that can haunt future rounds and stack up against you.

• ​How liquidation preferences can eat into founder and employee returns if ignored.

• ​The challenges of boards, voting rights, and maintaining control as you raise bigger rounds.

• ​Strategies to keep founders in the driver’s seat and protect decision-making authority.

Whether you’re heading into Series A or beyond, this episode shows how to survive the middle game, protect your ownership, and ensure you stay CEO of the company you built.