Post by Antler

The deadliest trap for a founder isn't running out of cash—it's running out of time. Between venture capital rounds, bridge funding, and government grants, it has never been easier to keep a flatlining startup on artificial life support. But as unicorn founder Des Traynor points out, capital is replaceable—your 20s and 30s are not. If your real-world usage, adoption, and ARR growth are mediocre, no amount of venture capital can mask that emptiness. Raising money is just a milestone; it is not market validation. Listen to the full conversation now on The Further, Faster Podcast 👉https://lnkd.in/e7H7UCX5