The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch 20VC: Linear's Karri Saarinen How to be Grow Capital Efficiently in a World of BS Growth | How to Fundraise with Leverage | How to Select Investors and How to Give Them Homework in the Raise Process & Growth Lessons from Airbnb and Coinbase
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Oct 30, 2024 
Karri Saarinen, Co-founder and CEO of Linear, shares invaluable insights from his experience at Airbnb and Coinbase. He argues against the common notion that founders should 'always be raising,' emphasizing quality growth over hyper-growth. Karri discusses how to strategically leverage VCs by giving them productive 'homework.' He reflects on his best and worst fundraising meetings and shares lessons on minimizing dilution. The conversation highlights the importance of sustainable practices and user experience, offering a fresh perspective on scaling startups.
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Small Teams, Big Impact
- Karri Saarinen learned at early-stage Coinbase the impact small, talented teams can make.
- One engineer built Coinbase Exchange, which now transacts billions, in just six months.
Chesky's Drive
- When asked to choose between Brian Chesky and Brian Armstrong, Karri picks Chesky.
- He highlights Chesky's drive and ability to execute as key strengths.
Quality Growth over Hypergrowth
- Prioritize quality growth, driven by genuine product value, over hypergrowth fueled by artificial boosts.
- Quality growth ensures sustainability and avoids the trap of constant fundraising.