In this session of The Talent Pieces Podcast, host Carlos Delcid sits down with Charles Robinson, founder of 1888 Ventures, to discuss the reality of raising capital as an entrepreneur.

They dive deep into when and why a startup should raise funding, the common misconceptions about venture capital, and how entrepreneurs can determine if fundraising is the right move for their business. Charles shares his 3Ts framework—Timing, Talent, and TAM (Total Addressable Market)—for evaluating a business’s investment potential and offers insights on how founders should build relationships with investors before they need them.

The conversation also highlights the importance of assembling the right team and how entrepreneurs can avoid the trap of raising capital too soon.