What this teaches
Argues for rolling closes on convertible instruments instead of monolithic rounds: take committed money immediately, reward early conviction with better terms, and dissolve the herd-waiting equilibrium among seed investors.
Why it matters
The intellectual foundation for how modern SAFE-based rolling seed rounds work.
Key lessons
- Close investors one at a time as they commit; don't wait for a lead
- Early yes deserves a better price than late yes
- Rolling closes convert investor herding from enemy to ally
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