The Full Ratchet (TFR): Venture Capital and Startup Investing Demystified Investor Stories 310: Post Mortems (Agarwal, Lerer, Kimerling)
Aug 24, 2023
Ajay Agarwal, Ben Lerer, and Dan Kimerling discuss portfolio companies that failed, including Bloom Reach's struggle with Google's algorithms, a cautionary tale of charismatic founders who mishandled finances, and the negative consequences of ignoring feedback in early stage investments. They also explore common reasons for failure, such as founder disinterest and lack of product-market financing alignment.
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