Most founders treat vulnerability like a liability. Every room I have walked into where I admitted I was lost, someone stayed after to help. The armor costs you more than the exposure.
Krishna Lakamsani
Serial entrepreneur, AFoundery venture studio founder, angel investor, mentor, and public speaker. Harvard Business School alumnus. 20+ years building ventures across USA, Mexico, India & Nepal. 30+ startup investments via TheSeedFund.vc.
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