Only Raise What They’re Willing to Lose
6 Aug 2026 · 0 min
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Omar Zenhom advises entrepreneurs and investors to only raise or invest money they can afford to lose, since businesses fail. Don't bet what you can't afford to lose.
Omar Zenhom advises entrepreneurs and investors to only raise or invest money they can afford to lose, since businesses fail. Don't bet what you can't afford to lose.
I always say that when you're raising money or anybody's investing in your business, or even if you're investing in your own business with your savings, only ask them to invest what they're willing to lose. Okay? Because that is a reality. The business might not succeed and it might fail.
