SF Startup Toxicity: Bragging About Seed Rounds Exceeding Series B
iScienceLuvr · x · 2026-07-29
Reacting to an overheard brag in SF comparing a seed round to a partner's Series B, the author criticizes the mindset of treating startups as a status contest. They point out that raising too much money doesn't guarantee success; instead, it adds unnecessary pressure and increases the risk of a down-round.
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