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		jmduke on Sept 26, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Ask HN: Tips for Solopreneur? I'm not saying you're wrong (I've never tried to raise a round!) but I meant that in the context in which I've encountered it, which is in sales to enterprise/larger users who absolutely do expect that if I am hit by a bus there is someone else who can ensure continuity of service.

varispeed on Sept 26, 2023 [–]

If someone is running the business alone, what do they look to get funding for?

To expand, grow, to hire people so that the "bus" scenario won't materialise.

So if someone asks it - they are either taking a piss or think that you want to run with their money (as many think this way of the poor).

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