When I was a VC, I would always ask Founders one question:

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The video likely resonated due to its relatable anecdote about startup culture and financial priorities, presented in a concise and thought-provoking manner.

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The video features a screenshot of a LinkedIn post by Marc Seitz, who shares his experience as a VC asking founders about owning a bedframe. He explains that successful founders focus on scaling and avoid unnecessary personal expenses. The post highlights a founder who, despite making a 2000x return, questioned why he would own a bedframe without owning a mattress.

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1VC asks founders about owning a bedframe
2Successful founders prioritize scaling over personal expenses
3A founder's surprising response about bedframes and mattresses

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Marc Seitz Co-Founder Paper mark | Open Sour... Visit my website When I was a VC, I would always ask Founders one question: "Do you own a bedframe?" If they answered yes, I'd stop the interview there. The most successful founders are so focused on scaling they don't bother spending time on purchasing unnecessary things like bed frames. Every dollar spent on something for their personal life is a dollar that could be spent on Claude credits. However, the most successful founder I ever invested in, (who made a 2,000x return for the VC), shocked me with his response to the question: "Why would I own a bedframe when I don't even own a mattress?"