{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Startup Therapy","title":"Are Investors Trying to Push Us a Cliff?","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/8599f34e\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1206,"description":"In this episode of the Startup Therapy Podcast, Ryan and Will delve into the often misunderstood motivations of venture capitalists. They discuss why investors push startups to grow rapidly, the pressures VCs face to deliver returns within a specific timeframe, and the fundamental differences between the stakes for founders and investors. The episode uncovers the reasons behind the 'push you off a cliff' approach, the impact of the 2 and 20 model on VC behavior, and the importance of understanding these dynamics to better navigate the startup journey.\nSign up for the Startups Newsletter\nhttps://www.startups.com/newsletter\nResources:\nStartup Therapy Podcast \nhttps://www.startups.com/community/st...\nWebsite\nhttps://www.startups.com/begin\nLinkedIn \n \n / startups-co  \nJoin our Network of Top Founders \nWil Schroter\n \n / wilschroter  \nRyan Rutan\n \n / ryan-rutan  \nWhat to listen for:\n00:11 Understanding Investor Motivations\n01:12 The VC Time Crunch\n03:57 Profit vs. Growth: A VC Perspective\n13:25 The Reality of VC Salaries\n16:29 Founders vs. Investors: Different Stakes\n19:00 Conclusion: Aligning Goals with Investors","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/9y9tyZ-ziui558cT6TMlYq3DaFTS8yyOuY7HekWBCbM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzYzOTYvMTU3NjI4/MDk2MS1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}