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Down rounds carry a stigma, but they're not always the end of a startup’s story. Charles Hudson of Precursor Ventures shares an example of a company that survived a difficult fundraising process involving a down round and investor-friendly terms. It wasn't easy, but making the hard financing decision ultimately gave the company a chance to keep building. For founders, the lesson is simple: The best fundraising outcome isn't always the highest valuation — it's the one that keeps your business alive. Get more of Hudson’s advice in the latest episode of our Build Mode podcast right here: spr.ly/6011BEH271

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🌶️ "This is the tip of the iceberg. Apple lacks visibility into what’s been happening behind closed doors at OpenAI, where such misconduct is normalized and exemplified by leadership." 🌶️ Apple's filing, accusing OpenAI of directing misconduct from former Apple employees, pulls few punches. It alleges the theft of documents about unannounced features, technical specs for upcoming technology, and more. spr.ly/6013BE3Syc

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Do you fit into one of the trendiest founder archetypes? Fundraising has always been competitive, but today's market is especially tough for first-time founders. In the latest episode of our Build Mode podcast, Charles Hudson of Precursor Ventures breaks down the most popular founder archetypes right now: repeat founders with proven track records and exceptionally young technical founders. That leaves experienced, first-time founders facing a higher bar, even when they have a compelling business idea. But there’s still hope! Listen and subscribe here: spr.ly/6019BEHFNN

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