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Y Combinator Cast

12/17/21

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The investment community has evolved, with more professional seed funds emerging that have obligations to their investors, which can create misalignment with founders' goals.

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Understanding Investor Terms & Incentives || Rookie Mistakes with Dalton Caldwell and Michael Seibel

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Understanding Investor Terms & Incentives || Rookie Mistakes with Dalton Caldwell and Michael Seibel

12/17/21

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