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EPISODE · Mar 10, 2025 · 10 MIN

Cash vs. Control: A Tech Entrepreneur's Balancing Act When Looking for Funding

from 10-Minute Tech Talks: Business Insights and Growth Hacks for Time-Crunched Entrepreneurs · host Jonathan Kersting, Pittsburgh Technology Council

Are you risking your startup's future by chasing dollars without understanding the true cost of investor relationships? Many entrepreneurs get excited about securing funding, but few realize that taking the wrong investment can derail their vision, control, and company trajectory.  For this episode of 10 Minute Tech Talks, we welcome Pittsburgh Technology Council President and CEO Audrey Russo to help tech entrepreneurs like you: Learn how to identify investors who bring strategic value beyond money Discover techniques to protect your startup's autonomy during fundraising Understand the critical questions to ask before accepting investment capital Hit "PLAY" now to save yourself from potential investor nightmares and set your startup on the path to sustainable success. You don't have to fail whil funding your startup Produced by the Pittsburgh Technology Council, this is a podcast for tech and manufacturing  entrepreneurs exploring the tech ecosystem, from cyber security and AI to SaaS, robotics, and life sciences, featuring insights to satisfy the tech curious.

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