Founder shares three cautionary tales from VC encounters
Hacker News·1mo·orgonon
A bootstrapped founder aired common VC red flags—likely including pressure tactics, misaligned incentives, or broken promises. The thread serves as a practical reminder that venture capital isn't the only path, and that dealing with VCs comes with real risks that equity-stage founders should weigh carefully.
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