Core idea:
Capital accelerates whatever it touches — including poor decisions — when founders aren’t ready.
Key arguments to cover:
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Why grants and seed funding often entrench weak models
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The mismatch between funding criteria and founder readiness
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How premature capital distorts learning and incentives
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Why capability should precede capital, not follow it
Suggested structure:
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The hidden cost of funding too early
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What funders assume vs what founders need
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How readiness-based progression improves ROI
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Designing funding pathways that reward learning, not polish
CTA:
Money doesn’t fix readiness — it amplifies it.