Raising more money can be beneficial for a founder's mission, as it can mean the difference between success and failure, even if it leads to some dilution.

There's a misconception that startups should avoid raising too much money; instead, I believe founders should raise as much as they can but be smart about spending it.

It's important to maintain frugality and avoid the unconscious pressure to overspend after raising funds, as this can lead to a bloated company structure and increased financial demands. To successfully scale a startup, you need to raise money while maintaining discipline, scrappiness, and frugality.

Having extra funding helps founders approach fundraising with confidence, making it easier to negotiate and plan without being influenced by fear.

After raising money, many startups forget how to be scrappy and creative, which is often essential for success in the early stages.

Having strong investors can help optimize a startup's growth, but bad capital can hinder progress and create challenges for founders.

Nowadays, with an abundance of capital, investors have a greater incentive to convince founders they need more money, often using fear of not having enough as a tactic.

Being more generous with equity for co-founders is beneficial, as it fosters long-term motivation to stay committed to the startup, especially during challenging times.

Startups must remain frugal to avoid dependency on investors and maintain control over their operations.