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Problems Money Can't Solve

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Understand demand, hiring, culture, and focus before trying to solve problems with more spending.

Chapter 6
Fundraising and Investors Lesson 4 of 4
Published
November 6, 2026
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Fundraising and Investors

  1. 01

    How Founders Win at Fundraising, Sales, and Hiring

    Build alternatives and leverage before trying to close investors, customers, or candidates.

  2. 02

    How To Spot A Bad Investor

    Dalton and Paul Buchheit discuss founder references, decision speed, and warning signs of controlling investors.

  3. 03

    Stop Obsessing Over Fundraising Announcements

    Learn from competitors without treating their financing headlines as a verdict on your company.

  4. 04

    Problems Money Can't Solve

    Understand demand, hiring, culture, and focus before trying to solve problems with more spending.

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