Even when we looked like a traditional venture-backed company, our thinking was very much of a long-term independent business, so I’m not sure our thinking process has changed all that much. If anything, it feels like our company’s structure more accurately matches our thinking and ambitions now. It feels very freeing.
I wish things like Indie.vc existed when we were starting out. Early capital brought new, experienced team members and a great network, and was a big part of what made us successful. I love funding options that have more optionality baked in so it’s not this sell or bust model.