Everyone thinks VCs are there to sprinkle some kind of magic growth dust on your startup. Newsflash - they expect results. Miss your targets and watch how that friendly VC becomes your worst nightmare. Have fun with that.

So true about needing a solid revenue model. VCs want to see that you know how to make money, not just spend it. If your model's not working on a small scale, throwing VC money at it won't magically fix it. Scale what works, ditch what doesn't.

The advice here is bang on. VCs are not your friends; they're in it for the ROI. Always negotiate with the end in mind and remember that the more desperate you seem, the worse the terms you'll get. Walk in like you don't need them because if your startup is as good as you believe, maybe you don't.

Haha, VC money is like making a deal with the devil. They flash the cash and next thing you know, you're out of your company and it's on to the next one for them.

VC funding did wonders for us, but yeah, it's a trade-off. You gotta be ready to scale fast and spend wisely. They'll hold you accountable at every turn. Pro tip: keep those financial models tight and over-communicate with your investors to build trust.

This is gold! I'm just starting out with my app idea and was thinking VC is the only way to go. Didn't realize it's not just easy money. 🤔

Bootstrapping ftw! Never liked the idea of giving away equity. It's slow growth, but you keep control. When you take VC cash, be ready for board meetings and KPIs, and sometimes you might get pushed out of your own company if things don't go their way. Happens more than people like to admit.

VC's definitely not free cash, learned that the hard way. They'll want to see metrics and growth potential. Having a solid biz plan is non-negotiable before you even think about pitching. And the minute they're in, they're gonna wanna see their money work, which means they'll be all up in your business, literally. Make sure you're ready for that.