Joel Gascoigne

Co-founder and CEO of Buffer, a social media management tool. Known for building a profitable and independent company.

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Mar 29, 2019 • 32min

20VC: Buffer's Joel Gascoigne on The Moment The Founder Is No Longer The Boss, The Questions Founders Must Ask Their VCs and Why We Need A Spectrum of Different Financing Mechanisms Other Than VC

Joel Gascoigne, Co-founder and CEO of Buffer, discusses his journey from web developer to running a profitable social media management tool. He highlights the critical moments when founders risk losing control, emphasizing that fundraising decisions are more significant than many realize. Joel critiques the current VC landscape and advocates for alternative financing to ensure founder independence. The conversation also touches on team transparency and Buffer's future plans for sustainable growth and product diversification.

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