If someone makes you an acceptable offer, take it

Negation: If someone makes you an acceptable offer, do not take it 0 0 0

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Argument #063d64de 1 0 2

If it is true that...

Startups should approach fundraising in phases 2 and later by taking the best of the options in front of them right now 1 0 2

Then it must be true that...

If someone makes you an acceptable offer, take it 1 0 2

Argument #6af259ef 1 0 2

If it is true that...

When you start fundraising, your initial valuation will be set by the deal you make with the first investor who commits 1 0 2

Then it must be true that...

If someone makes you an acceptable offer, take it 1 0 2

Argument #830de120 1 0 2

If it is true that...

As you start to feel you've raised enough, the threshold for acceptable will start to get higher 1 0 2

Then it must be true that...

If someone makes you an acceptable offer, take it 1 0 2

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Argument #07984123 1 0 2

If it is true that...

Startups should approach fundraising in phases 2 and later by taking the best of the options in front of them right now 1 0 2

and

If someone makes you an acceptable offer, take it 1 0 2

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If you have multiple incompatible offers, take the best one 1 0 2

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Don't reject an acceptable offer in the hope of getting a better one in the future 1 0 2

Then it must be true that...

If you're raising money from many investors, roll them up as they say yes 1 0 2

Argument #092655e2 1 0 2

If it is true that...

If someone makes you an acceptable offer, take it 1 0 2

and

If you have multiple incompatible offers, take the best one 1 0 2

Then it must be true that...

Don't reject an acceptable offer in the hope of getting a better one in the future 1 0 2

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Build something people want 1 0 2 Avoid long negotiated deals with big customers if you can 1 0 2 Creating something that people want is important when making something for others 1 0 2 Treat investors as saying no until they unequivocally say yes, in the form of a definite offer with no contingencies 1 0 2 It's not a deal until the money is in the bank 1 0 2 If you have multiple incompatible offers, take the best one 1 0 2 Don't reject an acceptable offer in the hope of getting a better one in the future 1 0 2 As you start to feel you've raised enough, the threshold for acceptable will start to get higher 1 0 2 Avoid casual conversations with potential acquirers unless you want to sell your company right now 1 0 2 Founders have a moral obligation to respond promptly to clean offers from investors 1 0 2