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

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Podcast: [Fund/Build/Scale](https://stenobird.com/podcast/fund-build-scale-6723964)
Published: 2026-07-06T22:01:00+00:00
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## Resource

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.

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