Senra: Raising money is not an accomplishment, building a durable business is
David Senra · Warren Buffet & Charlie Munger's Greatest Lessons · Sourcery with Molly O'Shea · Dec 31, 2025 · at 21:44
Founders host David Senra discusses his perspective on venture funding with Molly O'Shea, recalling what he told his friend Justin Mares.
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“Raising money is not an accomplishment, so I'm not going to say congratulations. Building a durable business is an accomplishment”
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