Dilution is one of those things that a lot of founders seem to 'lightly' understand.

Bootstrapping and raising venture capital are two different beasts. Bootstrapping gives you control, but growth is slower. Venture capital speeds things up, but you have to give up some control. There is, however, one thing they both have in common: each requires a leap of faith.

A lot of people tend to forget that the pre-seed round in venture capital is still relatively new.

Have you ever heard of the quote "The safest way to get what you want is to deserve what you want"?

Most of us have heard the saying "good things don't come easy", and I'd be willing to argue that the majority of people agree with that statement on some level.

Hello & welcome back to The Backchannel!

Today, we're diving into a topic that's often overshadowed in the frenzy of fundraising: whether or not to announce your round.

The truth is - most first-time fundraisers underestimate all that goes into fundraising and the support you need to make it through.

There is one thing that almost every single entrepreneur has in common - the drive to change the world in some way, shape, or form.

In this episode of the back channel, the host delves into the intricacies of lead investors versus co-leads, breaking down the key distinctions and red flags to watch out for.

Join us in this episode for an insightful discussion on pattern recognition in venture capital and its impact on underrepresented founders.