Crowdfunding Reality Check
Dalton and Michael discuss the pitfalls of crowdfunding for hardware startups, emphasizing the importance of timing and accountability. They caution against jumping into crowdfunding too early and highlight the lasting impact of mishandling backers' money on the Internet.In this clip
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