The perception that everyone else is successfully raising funds creates a warped reality, making founders feel isolated in their struggles.

Many founders mistakenly believe their fundraising experience will mirror that of others based on anecdotal evidence, leading to unrealistic expectations about their own fundraising efforts.

Fundraising does not guarantee success; most startups that raise money do not achieve significant revenue.

The fundraising landscape is not a uniform market; it's influenced by various factors, and many founders fail to recognize that their situation may differ significantly from others.

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.

Fundraising can lead to many painful experiences, and it's common to feel wronged when expectations aren't met during the process.

Fundraising as a non-profit is challenging because you often need to approach many individuals to raise smaller amounts, unlike for-profits that can seek larger sums from fewer investors.

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.

Fundraising can be a slow and demoralizing process, especially when trying to convince the first few investors to back your idea.