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Community Building Through Fundraising
Bryan Davis
March 12, 2025
Words of wisdom we’ve found from Founders, VC’s and Investors.
Here’s this weeks top 5:
#1
The landscape of VC fundraising is evolving rapidly, and smart founders in 2025 are leveraging the process to create multifaceted advantages beyond just securing capital. Here’s a deeper dive into how they’re doing it:
1️⃣ Using Raises as BD Opportunities
→ Turn investors into… x.com/i/web/status/1…— Jay - Web3 Builder (@Krypto_JayK)
4:25 AM • Mar 9, 2025
Tons of gems in this post. Founders today are shifting their focus beyond merely securing capital. They are actively leveraging the fundraising process to forge valuable partnerships, attract top talent, engage with communities, and solidify their competitive market position. This strategic approach not only empowers their ventures but also creates lasting impact.
#2
2025 will be for creators what 2007 was for the iPhone
If today is literally your day one
You're still miles ahead of the curve.
— Jon Brosio (@jonbrosio)
2:30 PM • Aug 5, 2024
How often do you hear those around you say, “That’s something I’ve always wanted to do.” Real innovators are characterized by action not procrastination.
“The secret to getting ahead is getting started” - Mark Twain
#3
🚨 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐌𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐢𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓
Starting a business in 2025? Don’t fall for these outdated myths:
🔥 𝟏. 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐚 𝐁𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠
Truth: Execution > Ideas. Some of the… x.com/i/web/status/1…
— Talha Fakhar 📈 (@thetalhafakhar)
7:11 AM • Mar 10, 2025
So much to take away from this post. This should really have more comments and likes than it does.
The biggest myth is that Entrepreneurs are lone wolves. This couldn’t be further than the truth! No one achieves greatness alone. The most successful founders recognize the power of collaboration; they build dynamic teams, delegate responsibilities, and seek guidance from inspiring mentors and vibrant communities.
#4
Stop trying to play it safe. It’s holding you back.
The most successful people I know, fail. A lot.
And they do it fast.
Because perfection is overrated. Instead of wasting time chasing the 'perfect strategy,' they test, pivot, and move on.
Here’s the secret:
- Quickly… x.com/i/web/status/1…
— Kody Nordquist (@KodyNordquist)
2:52 PM • Jan 11, 2025
Kody nailed it! We all have this thing where we gravitate towards playing it safe because it keeps us in our comfort zone. Truth is, Staying within the confines of our comfort zones and avoiding risks significantly stunts both personal and professional growth.
It is essential to embrace challenges and venture outside of what feels familiar. By doing so, we open ourselves up to new skills, opportunities, and ultimately, the chance for profound, meaningful development.
Experimentation isn’t optional—it’s survival.
#5
I've see these 25 mistakes silently kill business growth:
(I've seen it across all startups I worked with)
1. Lack of product demand. Being first to market is often a wrong idea; targeting a non-existent niche is a critical mistake.
2. Building features without speaking with… x.com/i/web/status/1…
— Sanket Kogekar 😼 (@SanketKogekar)
4:19 AM • Mar 7, 2025
The three main functions in any startup - sales, operations, finance. The most important of the three…SALES!
Sales can truly determine the fate of a business. From my experience, it is the single most essential factor driving both growth and long-term sustainability. Without strong sales, even the best ideas can struggle to thrive.
“Nothing happens in business until someone sells something” - Thomas J. Watson, the former CEO of IBM.
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