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In this "Lessons" episode, Rand Fishkin, author of Lost and Founder and founder of SparkToro, shares a brutally honest look at the venture capital system and how it shapes the modern startup world. He breaks down why VC funding, though glamorized, often leads to unsustainable growth and high failure rates, and explains how founders can build lasting, profitable businesses outside that cycle. Learn how alternative funding models empower entrepreneurs to retain freedom, balance, and creative control, and why redefining success beyond hustle culture can lead to a healthier, more equitable vision of capitalism.

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