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VC MONEY MAKES YOU DUMB
Summary from the TLDR Founders newsletter
Common pitfalls VC-backed companies fall into include losing focus on essential business growth and sustainability due to the pressure of meeting VC expectations and milestones. It is important to maintain a balance between using VC funds for growth and retain the creativity and frugality of a bootstrapped company. Metric tunnel vision can be dangerous. Focus on real, profitable business practices.