Listen "Solo Episode: My "Getting Off The Alphabet Train" Essay Deep Dive"
Episode Synopsis
This week our host, Erica Wenger, chats about her most recent essay: Getting Off The Alphabet Train!On this episode Erica dives into her newest essay which challenges the traditional VC funding model. Getting off the Alphabet Train explores the shift away from traditional VC funding, where startups chase valuations through seed and Series rounds.Instead, a new wave of “elephant” companies is prioritizing profitability, community-driven growth, and long-term sustainability over constant fundraising. The essay highlights how changing market conditions and new funding models are reshaping the startup landscape.Read the essay here: Getting Off The Alphabet TrainFollow Us!Erica Wenger: @erica_wengerDear Twentysomething: @deartwentysomething
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