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🪴 Are second time founders worth it?

here's why there's a disagreement among VCs whether they prefer fresh or experienced founders..

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Oliver Stafurik
Aug 08, 2025
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Getting funding is tough and VCs look at the quality of founders as much as their ideas. Are they more likely to back first time founders with fresh energy and new ideas or experienced founders with a track record?

It’s a double edged sword, because while seasoned founders get many advantages, they might be blindsided in other areas. Here’s the breakdown.

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