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In a brief remark, Jeff "Fuzzy" Wenzel shares Paul Graham's fundraising wisdom: the most effective way to attract investment is to position yourself so that you don't actually need the money. By demonstrating self‑sufficiency and confidence, founders become more attractive to investors, turning scarcity into leverage.

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