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The Right (And Wrong) Way To Spend Money At Your Startup

Y Combinator Startup Podcast

CHAPTER

Navigating Startup Spending Strategies

This chapter explores the essential financial considerations startups must make when hiring sales personnel and managing expenses post-product-market fit. It highlights the need for transparency with investors, cautioning against wasteful marketing expenditures and the dangers of overspending. The discussion underscores the importance of maintaining a lean budget, focusing on revenue quality, and achieving customer retention to ensure long-term growth and sustainability.

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