Capital Conundrum

Selena reflects on raising an astonishing $37 million for an online invitation service, realizing in hindsight that it was excessive. She emphasizes the importance of having a solid business foundation and the right unit economics before scaling. Meanwhile, Mariam shares her experience of working tirelessly during the dot-com boom, only to face the harsh reality of the bubble burst, leaving many in Silicon Valley feeling like their world was crumbling.