Funding Science Startups & Avoiding Failure | Changing a Leopard’s Spots - Ep. 2

In this episode of Changing a Leopard’s Spots, hosts John Conway (20/15 Visioneers) and Raminderpal Singh (HitchhikersAI.org) dive into the challenges of funding scientific businesses and the key strategies for building sustainable organizations.

💡 Key Topics Covered:
🔹 Alternative funding options beyond venture capital – grants, angel investors, IPOs & more
🔹 The reality of VC funding: high stakes, pressure, and low success rates
🔹 Bootstrapping vs. raising capital – when to choose what
🔹 Building a strong company culture and avoiding toxic competition
🔹 The evolving startup landscape – should young founders take the leap?
🔹 Why real-world business experience beats classroom learning

Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, or just curious about the future of deep-tech startups, this episode is packed with insights to help navigate the business world.

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