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

Negation: Accept an acceptable offer without hoping for a better one in the future 0 0 0

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Argument #092655e2 1 0 2

If it is true that...

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

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

Argument #7c5db0cd 1 0 2

If it is true that...

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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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

and

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

and

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

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Take risks on high-potential people with a fast rate of improvement 1 0 2 The value of a company is not determined rationally but is essentially a bet on its future success 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 Underestimating the amount you hope to raise sends useful signals to investors 1 0 2 If someone makes you an acceptable offer, take it 1 0 2 If you have multiple incompatible offers, take the best one 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 If you do what's best for this current step, you may miss what's best for a few steps ahead 0 0 1