In this eye-opening episode, serial entrepreneur and professor Dr. Greg Watson reveals the seven critical funding rounds where founders most commonly make devastating equity mistakes that can cost them control of their companies. You’ll discover the hidden traps in seed rounds, Series A negotiations, and later-stage funding that even experienced entrepreneurs fall into, plus learn the strategic frameworks successful founders use to protect their ownership while still attracting the capital they need. Whether you’re preparing for your first investment or navigating complex growth-stage funding, this episode delivers battle-tested insights that could save your startup from becoming another cautionary tale.
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