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Episode Synopsis
Seriously, Don’t Raise Venture Capital Until You Know Your Real Options”Too many founders default to VC funding without understanding the full menu of capital options — and it costs them equity, control, and leverage.In this LinkedIn Live, Dan Griffith sat down with Sarah Willett, a senior healthcare banking advisor with 35+ years of experience, to unpack smarter capital strategies for growth-stage founders.💡 Key Takeaways:The most common mistake founders make under cash pressureHow revenue-based financing and asset-backed lending really work in healthcareWhen family offices offer better terms than traditional VCsWhat metrics and operational readiness lenders care about mostA founder-ready capital readiness checklist you can start todayHow to keep founder control while still raising meaningful capitalReal examples of companies that skipped VC — and won💬 “Capital is a tool. Not all tools are screwdrivers.”LinkedIn | WEBSITE
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