Raising money fucked me up

4 months ago

The author quit their job to start their own business with a co-founder, Pedrique, after working on a project together for over six months.
Initially, the author wanted to bootstrap the business but had to raise VC funding due to Pedrique's financial constraints.
They successfully raised funds from four angel investors, including former bosses, and partnered with Broom Ventures.
After launching an open-source project, they struggled with monetization and faced internal pressure to grow faster.
The author reflects on the psychological impact of investor expectations and personal insecurities about failing as a founder.
They realized they were prioritizing growth over solving real problems, leading to counterproductive decisions.
The post emphasizes the importance of staying true to one's process and not comparing progress to other startups.
The author shares personal struggles publicly as a way to stay authentic and hopes their story helps others reflect on their entrepreneurial journeys.

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