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20VC: Canva Co-Founder, Cliff Obrecht on The Journey From 100 VC Rejections to a $40BN Company, Why Good Enough is Not Good Enough, The Secret to Hiring Non-Obvious Talent and Relationships to Money and Why They Are Giving Away Billions

The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch

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Overcoming VC Rejections and the Importance of Technical Foundations

This chapter addresses the initial rejections many founders face from venture capitalists, particularly those from non-technical backgrounds. It emphasizes starting with niche problems, the value of a technical co-founder, and how these factors contribute to building a successful startup like Canva.

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