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Fundraising Is Easier During 4x Growth Spurts Than Incremental Stages

Chris Riccobono · Advice Line with Chris Riccobono of UNTUCKit · Jul 30, 2026 · at 16:24

UNTUCKit co-founder Chris Riccobono advises AeroShorts founder Adrian Alvarez on the optimal time to raise outside funding based on growth velocity.

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“Get the cash in the door while you were, while you went from a hundred to 400, because it'll be a lot easier than when you go from 400 to 500 or 600.”

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