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Many early-stage founders fear debt and rush to give away equity—often sacrificing long-term ownership, control, and financial upside. This article breaks down the real tradeoffs
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Many early-stage founders fear debt and rush to give away equity—often sacrificing long-term ownership, control, and financial upside. This article breaks down the real tradeoffs