Founder vs Investor

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(00:04:02) - (first question) - The controversy surrounding Founder vs Investor: The Honest Truth About Venture Capital from Startup to IPO 

(00:07:53) - Considering the idea of firing founders

(00:10:44) - Navigating morally grey areas for founders and investors

(00:11:57) - Understanding the role of the board and their power

(00:15:05) - A PSA for founders

(00:17:48) - Identifying where incentives are most broken

(00:22:28) - Viewing founder friendliness as a temporary status

(00:25:41) - Offering good advice during the fundraising process

(00:32:41) - Ensuring delivery on promises as an investor

(00:37:04) - Strategies for a long-term relationship between a founder and investor

(00:41:44) - Structuring the ideal board meeting tactically

(00:48:13) - Determining which investing terms matter most

(00:51:18) - Managing the dynamic between a founder and an investor during company growth

(00:56:44) - Establishing a sustainable, differentiated position

(00:59:08) - Defining the distinction between a founder and an investor

(01:00:18) - Reflecting on lessons from exiting a business

(01:03:52) - Exploring the VC-to-VC relationship

(01:08:01) - Plans following their book release

(01:11:34) - The kindest thing anyone has ever done for Elizabeth