Seriously Don’t Let Investors Drive Your Product Strategy
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"Seriously Don’t Let Investors Drive Your Product Strategy" with Will Trible
We had a powerful conversation about a silent killer in early-stage startups: letting investor pressure override your product instincts. Will Trible—who raised over $3M and scaled partnerships with Coinbase and Plaid—shared hard-earned lessons on what not to do after funding hits your account.
🔥 How to handle investor input without losing product-market fit
🔥 The red flags when feedback becomes interference
🔥 Metrics that actually matter vs. vanity numbers
🔥 How to say "no" (strategically) when investors push you off-course
If you're a founder who's raised or raising, this is the conversation you need before your next board meeting.
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