{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Startup Therapy","title":"Investors are NOT on Our Side of the Table","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/d0f3d0fa\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1658,"description":"In today's Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan discuss the topic that investors and founders are not on the same side of the table. In the startup world, it's important to recognize that investors and founders don't always see eye to eye. Investors are primarily looking to make money, which can sometimes clash with a founder's vision. Balancing these interests can be tricky. Founders need to stay true to their startup's vision while also considering what their investors want, fostering a productive relationship. Good communication and finding common ground are key to ensuring the startup's success in the long run.\n\nSign up for the Startups Newsletter\nhttps://www.startups.com/newsletter\n\nResources:\nStartup Therapy Podcast \nhttps://www.startups.com/begin\nJoin our Network of Top Founders \nCheck in with us on LinkedIn | Wil Schroter | Ryan Rutan\n\nWhat to Listen For\n00:00 Intro\n00:08 Investors are only on the same side when everything is good\n04:07 This is your only bet, not the investor’s\n07:21 Guarantee of a paycheck\n10:15 Why does it matter to be on the same side?\n15:52 When investors believe you’re on the same side of the table…\n17:14 Investors have the luxury of saying no\n25:10 What’s valuable to you might be different from the 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}