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Will Investors Let Me Take Money Off The Table?
33 minutes Posted Apr 11, 2022 at 9:00 am.
Intro00:07 There’s a lot of talk about founder liquidity03:19 No discussion with investors about taking money off the table08:37 The upside founders always wanted15:09 It is not an easy ask19:48 You should be able to have the conversation of who to ask23:56 Let’s flip the roles here26:32 What investors should be mindful of31:05 Equity represents the future value of the company
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In today’s Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan talk about the likelihood of founders taking money off the table. Is it possible? Could be if the company has the potential of exponential growth in a short period of time. Is it doable? Most definitely if the means the company has the resources and manpower to get things done fast. But the possibility of being able to take money off the table is close to zero for most founders. You have to show proof that you can perform and you’re staying for the long run!Sign up for the Startups Newsletterhttps://www.startups.com/newsletterResources:Startup Therapy Podcast https://www.startups.com/beginJoin our Network of Top Founders Check in with us on LinkedIn | Wil Schroter | Ryan RutanWhat to Listen For00:00 Intro00:07 There’s a lot of talk about founder liquidity03:19 No discussion with investors about taking money off the table08:37 The upside founders always wanted15:09 It is not an easy ask19:48 You should be able to have the conversation of who to ask23:56 Let’s flip the roles here26:32 What investors should be mindful of31:05 Equity represents the future value of the company