The perception that engineers from FAANG companies can easily raise venture capital is misleading; while it may help initially, staying too long can diminish that advantage.

Many founders mistakenly believe that fundraising is about more than just raising money to build a successful company, which can lead to misalignment with investor expectations.

It's a misconception that having worked at Google guarantees easy access to funding; the reality is much more complex and competitive.

Career paths for startup founders are not always linear; serendipity and connections can lead to unexpected opportunities.

Starting a company is challenging, and if it were easy, more people would leave their high-status jobs at companies like Google to pursue it.

Starting a startup is really hard, and you can't predict how tough and ambitious you will become through the process.

Fundraising can be one of the hardest parts of starting a company, and while it may seem like an open market, it's often not rational or fair.

Many founders mistakenly think that after a successful launch, their journey will be smooth sailing, but the reality is that setbacks are a constant in the startup world.

A common misconception among founders is that raising money will magically solve all their problems. They may believe that their investors will save them from failure, which leads to a lack of critical thinking and preparation for ongoing challenges.