JE004: four myths for investment outside of silicon valley | Episode 20

Summary

this week, we have a 1-on-1 episode talking about four of the common myths we hear as it comes to starting companies and finding investment outside of silicon valley.

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Show Notes

people have been talking. we've heard gossip, complaints, and excuses when it comes to raising capital outside of silicon valley. 

this week, we have a 1-on-1 episode talking about four of the common myths we hear as it comes to starting companies and finding investment outside of silicon valley.

we discuss the myths:

1. you can’t start a venture-backed company outside of silicon valley
2. the city you start your company in matters a lot
3. investors should be located geographically near their investments
4. great investors must be located inside of silicon valley

tune in, and listen to what we think we've learned.

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2.) Interview: interview with the founder
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