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When you're fundraising, a lot of people don't realize that there's a point along the way where you're no longer the boss. I think a lot of people start companies or become entrepreneurs because they like having that freedom and controlling their destiny. At some point along the way—maybe it's your series A or series B—the board usually flips over to be controlled by investors.
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At Some Point in Fundraising, You're Not the Boss Anymore
As a founder, you often have so much on your shoulders. It's such a pressurized situation to be in. I've found that by sharing more with your team, especially in the tough times, they're excited to help figure things out together.
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Business Leaders Should Be More Transparent With Their Teams
Do not go where the path may lead; go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.
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Joel's Favorite Quote Is from Ralph Waldo Emerson
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To Be Successful, Remote Teams Should Have a "Remote First" Attitude

0:27 · 20VC: Buffer's Joel Gascoigne on The Moment The Founder Is No Longer The Boss, The Questions Founders Must Ask Their VCs and Why We Need A Spectrum of Different Financing Mechanisms Other Than VCview episode

The Twenty Minute VC: Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch
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Joel's Favorite Book: "Joy at Work" By Dennis Bakke

0:27 · 20VC: Buffer's Joel Gascoigne on The Moment The Founder Is No Longer The Boss, The Questions Founders Must Ask Their VCs and Why We Need A Spectrum of Different Financing Mechanisms Other Than VCview episode

The Twenty Minute VC: Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch
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At Some Point in Fundraising, You're Not the Boss Anymore

0:47 · 20VC: Buffer's Joel Gascoigne on The Moment The Founder Is No Longer The Boss, The Questions Founders Must Ask Their VCs and Why We Need A Spectrum of Different Financing Mechanisms Other Than VCview episode

The Twenty Minute VC: Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch
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Startups Need Financing Alternatives to Venture Capital

1:09 · 20VC: Buffer's Joel Gascoigne on The Moment The Founder Is No Longer The Boss, The Questions Founders Must Ask Their VCs and Why We Need A Spectrum of Different Financing Mechanisms Other Than VCview episode

The Twenty Minute VC: Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch
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Profitability Gives 'Buffer' the Flexibility to Pursue New Product Ideas

1:57 · 20VC: Buffer's Joel Gascoigne on The Moment The Founder Is No Longer The Boss, The Questions Founders Must Ask Their VCs and Why We Need A Spectrum of Different Financing Mechanisms Other Than VCview episode

The Twenty Minute VC: Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch
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Founders Must Align Their Company to What Lights Them Up

1:51 · 20VC: Buffer's Joel Gascoigne on The Moment The Founder Is No Longer The Boss, The Questions Founders Must Ask Their VCs and Why We Need A Spectrum of Different Financing Mechanisms Other Than VCview episode

The Twenty Minute VC: Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch
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Many VCs "Foie Gras" Startups to Create Synthetic Growth

1:53 · 20VC: Buffer's Joel Gascoigne on The Moment The Founder Is No Longer The Boss, The Questions Founders Must Ask Their VCs and Why We Need A Spectrum of Different Financing Mechanisms Other Than VCview episode

The Twenty Minute VC: Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch
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The Three Inflection Points That Changed the Way Joel Thinks

0:44 · 20VC: Buffer's Joel Gascoigne on The Moment The Founder Is No Longer The Boss, The Questions Founders Must Ask Their VCs and Why We Need A Spectrum of Different Financing Mechanisms Other Than VCview episode

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When 'Buffer' Increased Profitability, Their Growth Rate Decreased

1:52 · 20VC: Buffer's Joel Gascoigne on The Moment The Founder Is No Longer The Boss, The Questions Founders Must Ask Their VCs and Why We Need A Spectrum of Different Financing Mechanisms Other Than VCview episode

The Twenty Minute VC: Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch
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How Did Joel Respond When an Investor Suggested He Step Down as Buffer's CEO?

2:03 · 20VC: Buffer's Joel Gascoigne on The Moment The Founder Is No Longer The Boss, The Questions Founders Must Ask Their VCs and Why We Need A Spectrum of Different Financing Mechanisms Other Than VCview episode

The Twenty Minute VC: Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch
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Business Leaders Should Be More Transparent With Their Teams

1:54 · 20VC: Buffer's Joel Gascoigne on The Moment The Founder Is No Longer The Boss, The Questions Founders Must Ask Their VCs and Why We Need A Spectrum of Different Financing Mechanisms Other Than VCview episode

The Twenty Minute VC: Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch
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After Losing His Co-Founder, Joel's Network of Founder Friends Filled the Void

1:28 · 20VC: Buffer's Joel Gascoigne on The Moment The Founder Is No Longer The Boss, The Questions Founders Must Ask Their VCs and Why We Need A Spectrum of Different Financing Mechanisms Other Than VCview episode

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The Aha Moment That Led Joel to Create 'Buffer'

2:31 · 20VC: Buffer's Joel Gascoigne on The Moment The Founder Is No Longer The Boss, The Questions Founders Must Ask Their VCs and Why We Need A Spectrum of Different Financing Mechanisms Other Than VCview episode

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Joel's Favorite Quote Is from Ralph Waldo Emerson

0:22 · 20VC: Buffer's Joel Gascoigne on The Moment The Founder Is No Longer The Boss, The Questions Founders Must Ask Their VCs and Why We Need A Spectrum of Different Financing Mechanisms Other Than VCview episode

The Twenty Minute VC: Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch
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Harry Recommends Jerry Colonna as a CEO Coach

0:41 · 20VC: Buffer's Joel Gascoigne on The Moment The Founder Is No Longer The Boss, The Questions Founders Must Ask Their VCs and Why We Need A Spectrum of Different Financing Mechanisms Other Than VCview episode

The Twenty Minute VC: Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch
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What Would Joel Change About Silicon Valley?

0:25 · 20VC: Buffer's Joel Gascoigne on The Moment The Founder Is No Longer The Boss, The Questions Founders Must Ask Their VCs and Why We Need A Spectrum of Different Financing Mechanisms Other Than VCview episode

The Twenty Minute VC: Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch
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VCs Should Be More Frank With Founders During the Investment Process

0:38 · 20VC: Buffer's Joel Gascoigne on The Moment The Founder Is No Longer The Boss, The Questions Founders Must Ask Their VCs and Why We Need A Spectrum of Different Financing Mechanisms Other Than VCview episode

The Twenty Minute VC: Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch
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Founders Often Don't Consider the True Cost of Venture Capital

1:18 · 20VC: Buffer's Joel Gascoigne on The Moment The Founder Is No Longer The Boss, The Questions Founders Must Ask Their VCs and Why We Need A Spectrum of Different Financing Mechanisms Other Than VCview episode

The Twenty Minute VC: Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch
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Fundraising Is a Bigger Decision Than Founders Realize

0:33 · 20VC: Buffer's Joel Gascoigne on The Moment The Founder Is No Longer The Boss, The Questions Founders Must Ask Their VCs and Why We Need A Spectrum of Different Financing Mechanisms Other Than VCview episode

The Twenty Minute VC: Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch
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Why 'Buffer' Bought Out Their Primary VC Investor

1:32 · 20VC: Buffer's Joel Gascoigne on The Moment The Founder Is No Longer The Boss, The Questions Founders Must Ask Their VCs and Why We Need A Spectrum of Different Financing Mechanisms Other Than VCview episode

The Twenty Minute VC: Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch
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What Does the Next 5 Years Hold for Joel's Company, 'Buffer'?

0:54 · 20VC: Buffer's Joel Gascoigne on The Moment The Founder Is No Longer The Boss, The Questions Founders Must Ask Their VCs and Why We Need A Spectrum of Different Financing Mechanisms Other Than VCview episode

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To Be Successful, Remote Teams Should Have a "Remote First" Attitude

To Be Successful, Remote Teams Should Have a "Remote First" Attitude

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