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After raising $4 million, rising startup star reveals why fundraising is the means not the end

After raising $4 million, rising startup star reveals why fundraising is the means not the end – SmartCompany

GO1, the education technology startup I co-founded, recently announced a $4 million raise. Inevitably an announcement like this triggers a stream of congratulations and questions on how to fundraise. I find it somewhat awkward to respond. Raising money should not be seen as an achievement in itself.