In Part I of his fundraising masterclass, Isaac explores the questions that founders should ask themselves prior to kicking off a fundraising process. Is your business truly venture-scale? Are you ready to give up control and commit fully? Isaac shares frameworks for self-assessment, highlights the high bar for VC-backed growth, and opens room for founders to consider alternatives—like bootstrapping, angel investors, and grants.

Expect clear-eyed guidance on the trade-offs of VC, including the reality of lost control and relentless growth expectations, so you can choose the right path for your startup.