Startups should spend their investment money wisely, as running out of money is a common cause of failure

Negation: Startups should not spend their investment money wisely, as running out of money is not a common cause of failure 0 0 0

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Argument #90d3c36d 1 0 2

If it is true that...

Intellectual property issues can threaten a startup's survival 1 0 2

Then it must be true that...

Startups should spend their investment money wisely, as running out of money is a common cause of failure 1 0 2

Argument #abc182d3 1 0 2

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Startups often require funding from investors 1 0 2

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Raising seed capital is comparatively easy due to the small amounts of money involved 1 0 2

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Investors at the seed stage do not usually expect an elaborate business plan 1 0 2

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Investors provide funding in the hope of generating revenues 1 0 2

Then it must be true that...

Startups should spend their investment money wisely, as running out of money is a common cause of failure 1 0 2

Argument #df97fad7 1 0 2

If it is true that...

Startups should approach venture capital firms before they run out of money 1 0 2

Then it must be true that...

Startups should spend their investment money wisely, as running out of money is a common cause of failure 1 0 2

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Argument #38c4d11a 1 0 2

If it is true that...

Startups often require funding from investors 1 0 2

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Self-funding a startup requires starting as a consulting company, which can be difficult to transition from 1 0 2

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Raising seed capital is comparatively easy due to the small amounts of money involved 1 0 2

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Investors at the seed stage do not usually expect an elaborate business plan 1 0 2

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Startups should spend their investment money wisely, as running out of money is a common cause of failure 1 0 2

Then it must be true that...

Spending money slowly encourages a culture of cheapness 1 0 2

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Most companies don't die because they run out of money 1 0 2 Three things are needed to create a successful startup: starting with good people, making something customers want, and spending as little money as possible 1 0 2 Startups often require funding from investors 1 0 2 Startups should approach venture capital firms before they run out of money 1 0 2 Building something users love and spending less than you make is key to startup success 1 0 2 A high proportion of successful startups raise money 1 0 2 When raising money, a startup should focus its whole attention on it so it can get done quickly and get back to work 1 0 2 The amount a startup should raise depends on the startup's needs, not on the amount investors are willing to invest 1 0 2 A startup will be in a much stronger position if it can make it to profitability without raising any additional money 1 0 2 If milestones are not achieved before funding depletes, the startup will fail 1 0 2