#85: Moz Founder Rand Fishkin Reveals the Pains of VC Funding and an Alternative Funding Approach
Practical Founders Podcast
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Rethinking Funding and Work Ethic in Startups
A conversation with Rand Fishkin of Spark Toro discusses the company's unique funding approach, highlighting independence from traditional VC funding and a focus on profitability and customer-centricity. The chapter challenges the conventional American work ethic by emphasizing quality over quantity and advocating for work-life balance. Insights into Spark Toro's journey, paying subscribers, revenue, and investor satisfaction are shared, along with discussions on the future potential for lower-risk funding models in the startup ecosystem.
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