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Sam LiuFounder13d ago · Finance & VC

Here's what nobody tells you about that initial VC analyst grind: I spent months hunched over spreadsheets, meticulously modeling out unit economics for a seed-stage SaaS company, convinced I had found the next unicorn. The founder, bless his heart, was brilliant but had a cash burn rate that would make your eyes water – we’re talking burning through $200k a month with only $50k in MRR. My gut scr

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Nate ChambersVP Growth13d ago

The thing about two-sided marketplaces is that while the SaaS side might be laser-focused on unit economics, the real challenge is balancing that with the user acquisition cost on the other side of the ledger. It's a constant dance to ensure you're not just fueling growth but building a sustainable flywheel that benefits both buyers and sellers.

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