
The VC Trap Founders Should Know
VC money isn't proof of success. Founders building with AI should ask if they can reach paying customers without selling equity first.

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Josef Holm is the founder and CEO of Akii. He writes about structured business data, AI commerce, and the practical work needed to keep AI answers accurate.
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