Key Takeaways

Many startups fail because their foundations were theatrical from day one — built for appearances rather than substance.

Founders damage their own chances by refusing to invest personal capital, which drives away serious investors.

Real commitment is demonstrated through financial investment, full-time focus, fair vesting arrangements and honest measurement.

In many early-stage pitches, a founder presents what they call a “revolutionary” idea, yet commits none of their own capital. Often, they hand out equity to a technical co-founder who treats the role as a side project. Add in a pseudo angel who cares more about name-dropping at dinner parties than about due diligence and investors dazzled by vanity metrics , and within months, the venture unravels.

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