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Five Venture Capital Myths That Cost Entrepreneurs Funding, According to Kyle Asman
Asman says investors value resilience and clear exit plans over perfection, and he urges founders to challenge five funding myths.
Kyle Asman, founder of Backswing Ventures based in Orlando, Florida, is challenging prevailing venture capital myths that often mislead founders seeking early-stage funding.
Asman launched Backswing Ventures in 2020 after a career in banking, leading three investment funds focused on early-stage defense technology with emphasis on time-efficient returns.
Addressing the belief that startups require world-changing missions, Asman states, "The goal was to make money for our investors. Our sole cause is to deliver returns for our investors." Profitability resonates more than vague purpose statements.
Responding to the idea that success requires avoiding all setbacks, Asman notes, "I have faced a pandemic and an SEC investigation in my first fund and overcome both," emphasizing a never-quit mentality.
Regarding the myth that entrepreneurs need complete information before launching, Asman advises testing simple plans to solve real problems and protecting calendar time for reflection over constant reaction.