DiscoverThe Data Stack Show212: Scaling Startups with Purpose: Jonathan Bragdon’s Blueprint for Capital-Efficient Growth
212: Scaling Startups with Purpose: Jonathan Bragdon’s Blueprint for Capital-Efficient Growth

212: Scaling Startups with Purpose: Jonathan Bragdon’s Blueprint for Capital-Efficient Growth

Update: 2024-10-23
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Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

  • Jonathan's Background in Data and VC (1:05 )
  • Working with CPG Data (3:45 )
  • Details of Purchase Data (6:20 )
  • Funding Fast-Growth Companies (12:21 )
  • Venture Studio Model (16:34 )
  • Learnings from Consulting and Incubation (19:35 )
  • Founder Obsession (21:54 )
  • Capital Stack Introduction (24:18 )
  • Capital Efficiency in Startups (28:05 )
  • Value Creation in Venture Capital (33:37 )
  • Revenue-Based Financing (38:43 )
  • Exit Aperture and Dilution (39:39 )
  • Importance of Fit in Investment (41:51 )
  • Setting Expectations Early (44:06 )
  • Aligning Financial and Problem-Solving Goals (46:21 )
  • Technical and Process Focus in Startups (49:21 )
  • Identifying Tech and Process Debt (52:39 )
  • Advice for Aspiring Founders (54:53 )
  • The Craft vs. Problem Focus (57:09 )
  • Final Thoughts and Takeaways (58:48 )

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212: Scaling Startups with Purpose: Jonathan Bragdon’s Blueprint for Capital-Efficient Growth

212: Scaling Startups with Purpose: Jonathan Bragdon’s Blueprint for Capital-Efficient Growth

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