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Chadha: Talent density rises astronomically after raising large capital rounds
“The talent density goes up astronomically after you've raised money, you know, with some big valuation numbers or big checks because people want to come and work. Your firm, and you are inviting your friends as well.”
Chadha: Six- and seven-figure secondary payouts transform company culture
“When you really find lots of folks around you in your team have made their first six-figure, seven-figure checks, and they work with you, it will completely change the culture. You don't have to worry. There's a proven culture of financial rewards, extraordina…”
Chadha: Acquiring over 20% of ARR requires making executive hires first
“When you do an acquisition which is more than 20% of your ARR, it's gonna test you. You almost need to hire execs ahead of that transaction.”
Chadha: 200 customers in one vertical makes startups more investable
“First of all, stick with a niche. Niches will bring riches. Certainly, you know, I can you know, attest to that. If you have 200 customers in the same vertical, you're going to be more investable than actually being spread over lots of different verticals.”
Shada: Bootstrapped founders should cash out half their equity in M&A deals
“A good rule of thumb is, you know, you take half off and then, you know, in the new combined entity, you are back on the schedule to get some more options. So you are actually back in the Western schedule.”