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What They Don't Tell You About Raising Venture Capital | Greg Head, Practical Founders | S1E12
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What They Don't Tell You About Raising Venture Capital | Greg Head, Practical Founders | S1E12

In this episode, Greg Head, Founder at Practical Founders shares:

  • What every founder should know before raising venture capital

  • The roles VCs play in your company after writing a big check

  • Why VC backed companies need to grow at all costs or risk becoming "zombie startups"

Practical Founders is a podcast and peer group designed for practical founders who are building valuable software companies without big funding.

ProfitLed host, Melissa Kwan and Amman also discusses:

  • What was your experience with VC funded companies that ultimately gave you the perspective that you have today?

  • How are Practical Founders are different from VC backed?

  • What recommendations would you have for founders who need funding but don't want to go the VC route?

Show notes:

Connect with our host:

  • Follow Melissa on LinkedIn where she shares stories & lessons from her founder journey weekly.

  • Connect with Melissa at melissakwan.com and subscribe to  'your founder next door', Melissa's weekly newsletter on what it's like to build a company without an abundance of resources and friends in high places.

  • Follow @themelissakwan on Instagram and YouTube where she shares short videos of business advice and other truth-bomb sound bites.

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