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By Ben Popper 12/12/11 5:45pm

Too Many Investors Spoil The Fun. GroupMe’s Jared Hecht on The Big Syndicate

Startups like to build big syndicates of investors so they can draw on a wide network and range of special skills. But GroupMe’s Jared Hecht thinks having too many backers can make life hell for a startup. After all, would you prefer to focus on managing the business, or run around trying to lock down a dozen signatures and votes for every big decision. Read More

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