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Podcast: Optimal Work Daily - Career, Productivity and Entrepreneurship
Episode: [Part 1] How do Great Entrepreneurs Choose a Capital Provider - Maybe Not the Way You Think by Mike Smerklo
Description: Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1888: Mike Smerklo challenges the typical founder mindset around fundraising by revealing why chasing high valuations might be a dangerous distraction. Drawing on lessons from taking two companies public, he lays out the first three of five crucial factors every entrepreneur must consider, valuation, terms, and firm reputation, to avoid costly mistakes and find truly strategic capital partners. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.mikesmerklo...