Sanchez: Raising venture capital forces founders to confront internal insecurities
Gina Sanchez · How she went $0 to $35k MRR in 12 months selling SaaS to RIA's · Apr 4, 2023 · at 17:17
Gina Sanchez, founder and CEO of Chantico Technology, discusses the psychological demands and personal growth required when raising venture capital.
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“We have these insecurities, and I will tell you that going through a venture round forces you to overcome those.”
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