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20VC: Why VC is Distorting a Generation of SaaS Companies & With $900M in ARR and a Market Cap of $2.6BN is Lightspeed the Most Misunderstood Public Company with Dax Dasilva, Founder & CEO @ Lightspeed

The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch

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Beware the Growth Trap

SaaS investors may overlook valuable companies due to unrealistic growth expectations that prioritize speed over sustainable development. Many startups, influenced by this pressure, often rush product development and neglect foundational business practices, potentially compromising their long-term success. The focus on rapid revenue growth can overshadow the importance of building robust offerings, leading to a skewed perception of what constitutes a successful business model in the SaaS industry.

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