What are the questions founders and VC firms should be asking when raising a Series A? How will AI impact things? What are the common pitfalls for Seed-stage startups?

In this episode, Tyler and Sterling sit down with Brett Berson of First Round Capital to answer all these questions and more.

Chapters:

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:00:29) Future of Venture Capital in Software Development

(00:10:24) "Ubiquitous Software Development: Changing Industry Dynamics"

(00:14:03) Navigating Economic Shifts in B2B Software

(00:16:35) Power Law Business Funding for Startups

(00:20:15) Attracting Venture Capital Through Unique Expertise

(00:22:31) Founders' High Regard for First Round

(00:31:29) Foundational Support for Seed to Series A

(00:35:24) Founders' Autonomy in Navigating Funding Rounds

(00:39:19) Narrative-Driven Fundraising Strategy Development Process

(00:47:54) Strategic Investor Relationship Building for Fundraising Success

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