Elon Said WHAT!?!

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This week we investigate and discuss TSP listeners’ VC Horror Stories. Emil, Chris and Yaniv also explore this week’s major tech developments. Elsewhere, Chris discloses how to find unicorn customer service reps and Yaniv shows why the magic of compounding is time NOT perfection.

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Reacts: Elon Said WHAT!?! - Paid Social Networks, EVs and Climate Crisis

What did Elon say?

Leading the Silicon Valley chatter this week are comments Elon Musk made during an interview with Andrew Sorkin. Emil, Chris and Yaniv break it down and the flow-on effects on paid social networks while also exploring:

🚀 Elon Unleashed

🔋 EV Demand Dip

🌐 China's EV Ascendancy

⚡ Energy Dilemma

🌍 Tech's Climate Role

Don’t miss out on this action-packed episode. Watch the full episode today!

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Edu: VC Horror Stories - Critical Capital Catastrophes

VC fundraising. 

A crucial way to rapidly expand your startup. The best VC relationships will elevate your startup to another level while poor ones can make your startup lame. This week on The Startup Podcast, Chris and Yaniv venture into the shadows of fundraising as founders expose harrowing tales of dealing with unscrupulous venture capitalists including: 🕵️‍♂️

🤝 False Promises

🤐 Confidential Betrayal

💸 Lowball Offers

👻 Investor Ghosting

⏳ Funding Delays

💰 Fee Excess

There’s a lot of horror stories out there. Don’t fret! Yaniv and Chris are here to help you through the process so you don’t have your own horror story. They explore how to get the best out of VC including:

🕵️‍♀️ Vetting Investors

🚀 Clean Relationships

Explore the dark side of fundraising and glean insights on navigating the complex VC landscape. Watch the full episode for cautionary tales and strategic wisdom.

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