The case for self-funding your search

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by an investor from INSEAD
in Singapore

5yrs ago

The case for self-funding your search

In March I wrote about the risks of self-funding your search: redacted

To keep this a fair fight, I just published the other side of the story: redacted

Enjoy!

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reply by a searcher 5yrs ago
from The University of Michigan in 2232 S Main St #424, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, USA

As a former self-funded searcher, I would say this is spot on. Great read, thanks Jake!

reply by a professional 5yrs ago
from Harvard University in Atlanta, GA, USA

I will check these out! As a former self funded searcher it will be cool to hear both sides of the case for doing self funded vs. funded. Thanks ^redacted‌