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📖 Episode 15 Summary

Recorded on Christmas Day, Amanda shares a brief reflection on gratitude before diving into the real focus of this episode: how to think about venture capital and funding decisions from a strategic, values-aligned, and intuitive lens. Using the prediction of a16z potentially going public as a launch point, she breaks VC down in human terms — LPs, “war chests,” equity, and why raising money is ultimately an exchange of ownership for resources, speed, and support.

From there, Amanda equips founders and business owners with practical tools to navigate money decisions more intentionally: powerful open questions that expand possibilities rather than trigger fear; strategy questions to clarify what your vision actually requires (speed, expertise, infrastructure, or patience); value-based questions to evaluate potential investors beyond the check size; and a simple yes/no intuition practice to cut through noise and analysis paralysis. She also introduces the “Triple E Test” — ease, energy, and enjoyment — as a gut-level filter for alignment.

This episode isn’t about whether to pursue VC or avoid it — it’s about choosing funding that reflects who you are, the season you’re in, and the future you’re building. It’s a guide for founders who want to grow without losing themselves, reminding us that information builds confidence, but self-trust builds momentum.

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