Billionaire Squarespace Founder On Why Startups Shouldn’t Raise Money Just Because They Can | Forbes

Squarespace CEO Anthony Casalena shares advice for new entrepreneurs and why he believes startups should carefully weigh the pros and cons before taking on investors. Casalena, who founded Squarespace in his college dorm room in 2003, bootstrapped his business for seven years before accepting outside capital. He discusses with Moira Forbes the advantages of growing at your own pace, and how to know if and when to start fundraising.

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