About this Talk
Join us for a compelling fireside chat drilling into lessons learned from supporting multi-billion dollar startups like Uber and The Trade Desk.
This session will dive deep into the importance of capital efficiency for startups, and why more capital doesn’t always translate into better outcomes. We'll explore the critical distinction between compounding positive value versus negative value and why building intrinsic, long-term value should be prioritized over vanity metrics.
We'll specificaly dive into:
- Why venture capital alone doesn’t solve business problems and the risks of scaling prematurely.
- The importance of focusing on sustainable growth and avoiding the pitfalls of negative value.
- The dangers of prioritizing growth rates and valuations over building durable businesses.
- How founders can make disciplined decisions about scaling and proving their business models.
- What founders and funders can do to play -- and even evolve the “game” of venture capital.
Attendees can leave knowing how to better recognize success signals, prepare for the growing pains that come with scaling as founders and funders, and learn how to do it on your own terms.
This session is a part of Startup Boston Week 2024, ideal for emerging founders and aspiring investors seeking to build value-driven, resilient companies.
