I made mistakes in the fundraising process, including not meeting enough investors and assuming a deal was done before it actually was.

I made the mistake of comparing my startup to competitors who had already raised money, which led to unrealistic expectations about my own fundraising efforts.

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.

I wish more founders focused on enjoying their work rather than seeking quick financial success, as passion leads to better outcomes.

One of the biggest mistakes I made was relying too much on venture capitalists' advice instead of trusting my own vision.

I should be more generous with equity to ensure my co-founder remains motivated when challenges arise.

I had no choice but to bootstrap my company for the first year. I focused on optimizing for a fast and efficient fundraising process because I was warned that a long fundraising process could kill a company.

I made a significant mistake by not investing in Facebook when I had the chance, which taught me to recognize exceptional founders without overanalyzing.

During a challenging fundraising round, I once offered to return investors' money because I believed in the long-term vision of Discord over short-term gains.