VCs May Become Jerks & Founder Lessons

Morning beehiivcommunity! This newsletter leverages our experience and other experts’ insights. In this issue, we look at we look at ways VCs can provide crucial capital and support, but founders should weigh the potential tradeoffs.

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How VCs May Become Jerks

"A good investor will recognize that their positive mindset is constantly fighting against the downward pull of negativity.” – Omri Amirav-Drory

Venture capitalists (VCs) can be both beneficial and detrimental to startups. They provide capital and strategic advice but may prioritize their limited partners' interests over the visions of founders.

The pressures of the job can make VCs unresponsive and negative. Founders should seek VCs who maintain a positive mindset, offer constructive feedback, and add strategic value beyond funding, ensuring alignment with the founders' long-term goals.

Expert Tips for Startups

This section calls on other experts to offer quick, valuable insights into startups.

Founder Lessons in Launch

As I build an EdTech company, the lessons are powerful:

• Title. After hesitation, I embraced the founder role to best acknowledge and share my vision.

• Confidence. I pushed through paralyzing shyness to receive tough but rewarding feedback.

• Struggle. My initial awkward conversations improved as I channeled self-doubt into drive.

• Progress. Missteps lead to learning and failures to rethinking assumptions.

• Ideas. I learn equally from my target audience and people across diverse careers and backgrounds. 

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