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> the VC becomes your boss

Only if you give them board control.




… Or if you expect to ever raise money again.


Not exactly correct, you are now partners. You own X% of the company and they own Y%. If you want to continue raising you better not be that guy that is constantly fighting with their partners... but your partners are definitely not your bosses.


If someone gives you money, they become your boss


Want to test that? I will volunteer to be the recipient.




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