Episode

Why Most Startups Shouldn't Raise Money (Even If They Can)

Podcast: Fund/Build/Scale
Published: Jul 6, 2026
Duration seconds: 2729
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Summary

Before you raise a Series A, ask whether you should. Ryan Ziegler, General Partner at Edison Partners, explains customer validation, investor fit, and the risks of scaling too soon.