{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwildfire-tales.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Fstartup-wisdom-for-the-ambitious-s2e2-VckpgOOz","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"Startup Wisdom for the Ambitious, Not Just the Patient - S2E2","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/899bf8be-87f2-43f0-b0b1-610302b1c302/19419872-e489-4c27-b2fa-f6ebfc0bd720/startup-stories-podcast-cover.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"<iframe src=\"https://player.simplecast.com/2666b943-efaa-43e1-9eb4-5cd7531f626d\" height=\"200\" width=\"100%\" title=\"Startup Wisdom for the Ambitious, Not Just the Patient - S2E2\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>","height":200,"description":"In this highly anticipated episode, Badlands Capital CEO Blaine Crissman offered some wisdom, reminding us of the often neglected factors shaping startup success. In this podcast you'll get the following key takaways:\n1. Growth Is Nothing Without Time\n2. Don't Mess Up the Equity Pie\n3. Where in the Investor's Fund are You?\nThese snippets from Blaine's interview offer a taste of the real-world wisdom packed into the full podcast. He's a testament to the fact that startup success isn't just about having a great idea – it's about timing, structuring deals thoughtfully, and understanding the financial mechanics underpinning your investors' decisions.\n\nIf you're hungry for knowledge that can prevent costly missteps in your own startup journey, be sure to subscribe to \"Startup Stories from the Treehouse\" for more insights like these.\n"}