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E1141: CircleUp’s Ryan Caldbeck on the mental & physical toll of being a founder, why he stepped down as CEO & shared his struggle publicly

This Week in Startups

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Navigating Crowdfunding Challenges

This chapter explores the complexities of crowdfunding, especially for consumer startups versus tech firms, highlighting funding disparities and the reliance on personal networks. The discussion also addresses the struggles entrepreneurs face in engaging investors and the shortcomings of angel investing groups within the culinary sector.

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