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EPISODE · Feb 5, 2026 · 31 MIN

“The VC Shine Has Worn Off”: Debating If and How to Raise

from Women In The Building · host The Aurora Tech Award

Venture capital used to be the default path for growth. That’s no longer the case, as VC capital is no longer a default requirement to launch and build a company. In this episode, we look at how the role of VC has changed, what alternatives founders have today, and when raising venture is still the right move.We’re joined by a VC operator, and a two-time founder who’s seen both sides: building one company with VC funding, and another entirely through bootstrapping.***Contact us: Email: [email protected]***Website: https://www.auroratechaward.com/?utm_source=podcast_description&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=women_in_the_building_271125***Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aurora-tech-award/***Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auroratechaward***This podcast is produced by Libo/Libo studio

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