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In this conversation, venture capitalist David Paul and Greg Head of Scaling Point discuss the changing landscape of funding for startups. They explore the drawbacks of relying on venture capital (VC) funding and the benefits of bootstrapping and practical founder approaches. Greg emphasizes that VC funding is not necessary for success and that there are multiple paths to building valuable software companies. They also discuss the role of private equity in acquiring SaaS companies and the importance of profitability in the growth game. Greg offers advice to founders and invites them to connect with him for further guidance. You can watch/listen to the podcast on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple.
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03:08 The Changing Landscape of Startup Funding
09:15 The Drawbacks of Venture Capital Funding
15:37 The Benefits of Bootstrapping and Practical Founders
27:31 The Importance of Profitability in the Growth Game
29:13 Multiple Paths to Success in the Startup World