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The Dangerous Advice Trap

THE LEAN LESSON
“Just talk to 10 investors. If they all say no, quit.”
A respected VC told me that.
It sounded smart—until I realized it was total nonsense.
Most investors meet 100+ startups to pick just one.
If I’d followed that advice, we would’ve never raised $12M.
Founders often fall for advice that sounds logical but ignores real-world odds.
Takeaway:
Don’t quit early.
Great companies face rejection.
You only need one yes.
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