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“money's in the bank but the rents still due”
fundraisingexecutionfocus
What It Means
Fundraising is just the beginning - the real work of building the business still needs to happen
Why It Matters
Keeps teams focused on execution rather than celebrating raising money
When It's True
When fundraising is means to an end rather than validation of success
When It's Risky
When it creates pressure that prevents strategic thinking or when it dismisses milestone achievements
How to Apply
1
Frame fundraising as operational necessity, not achievement
2
Immediately redirect team focus to customer and revenue metrics
3
Set expectations that real work begins after fundraising
Example Scenario
“After $10M Series A, CEO tells team 'great, now we have 18 months to prove this works - back to building'”