As the world’s economy is remade via software, some founders are finding the one-way ratchet of venture capital too restrictive. Tyler Tringas is working to expand funding options available to entrepreneurs via the Calm Fund. He joins Mark and Adam to talk about a return to classic good business practices; how founders can maximize their optionality; building an investment thesis out in the open; and how to be long-term ambitious.

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Tyler Tringas @tylertringas
Calm Fund
Mexico City
digital nomad, slowmad
Earnest Capital rebrand
bootstrapper, indie hacker
building in public
Small Giants episode
brand episode
lifestyle business
The Entrepreneur’s new path of maximum optionality
the peace dividend of the SaaS wars
B2D
two-sided market
red ocean
winner takes all
craigslist, Thumbtack
covertible note, SAFE
Shared Earnings Agreement (SEAL)
Calm’s crowdfunding campaign
12factor
profit-sharing plans
co-op
carried interest
Joe Wallin
Calm Company Express

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