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Being Authentic Is Your Superpower
The realest founders always win.
There’s a lie too many founders believe that to win, you have to play a role. Talk like a “founder.” Dress like one. Act like you’ve got it all together, even when you’re barely holding it down.
I get it. When I started Upsie, I tried to fit that mold too. I walke...
by Clarence Bethea —
Nov 11, 2025
early stage startups
founder advice
founder mindset
fundraising
fundraising strategy
startup fundraising
startup growth
venture capital