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Raising Capital vs Revenue
Raising Capital vs. Revenue. They are not the same and cannot be treated the same way!
This is Part 3 of 4 on the theme 'Capital and Investors'.
Our podcasts are built from lived experience. Decades of launching, growing, scaling and selling businesses and products. Our goal at First Strike Incubator: cut through the noise and deliver practical guidance you can actually use.
Share your questions, comments, and Point of View with us.
Follow, Subscribe, Like—and stay tuned for new media and events coming in 2026.In this episode:** My dog Tig has social anxiety.** Raising Capital vs. Revenue.** Raising Money is a tool to get to Revenue.** We love traction.** People have fallen in love with the raise. ** First check, first client is our goal. ** I thought at first, I should be raising capital.** Deconstruct the idea in practical ways.** The right resources at the right time.** Some valuations are insane.** Communication is always sacrosanct to us.** It's about realism.** Everyone wants the NETFLIX win. ** A solid performing company is a win. ** Know your investors goals and timeline.** You can't just sit there and beg.** Avoid the Greater Fool Theory.** Technologies can take a long time to get commercialized.** Many people are not discerning enough.** Early on the idea of raising money feels like the finish line.** First check, first client is the sexiest. Investment comes later.** Keep your day job.** Is the runway equivalent to the takeoff?
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By No FollowersRaising Capital vs. Revenue. They are not the same and cannot be treated the same way!
This is Part 3 of 4 on the theme 'Capital and Investors'.
Our podcasts are built from lived experience. Decades of launching, growing, scaling and selling businesses and products. Our goal at First Strike Incubator: cut through the noise and deliver practical guidance you can actually use.
Share your questions, comments, and Point of View with us.
Follow, Subscribe, Like—and stay tuned for new media and events coming in 2026.In this episode:** My dog Tig has social anxiety.** Raising Capital vs. Revenue.** Raising Money is a tool to get to Revenue.** We love traction.** People have fallen in love with the raise. ** First check, first client is our goal. ** I thought at first, I should be raising capital.** Deconstruct the idea in practical ways.** The right resources at the right time.** Some valuations are insane.** Communication is always sacrosanct to us.** It's about realism.** Everyone wants the NETFLIX win. ** A solid performing company is a win. ** Know your investors goals and timeline.** You can't just sit there and beg.** Avoid the Greater Fool Theory.** Technologies can take a long time to get commercialized.** Many people are not discerning enough.** Early on the idea of raising money feels like the finish line.** First check, first client is the sexiest. Investment comes later.** Keep your day job.** Is the runway equivalent to the takeoff?