Examines the relationship between startup founders and venture capital investors from contrasting perspectives, highlighting the structural conflicts, incentives, and decision-making dynamics that shape venture-backed companies. Drawing on professional experience from both a founder and a venture capitalist, the book analyzes key issues including fundraising, valuation, term sheets, board governance, risk, and growth expectations. It provides a candid discussion of how misaligned goals and power structures can affect company outcomes from early startup stages through exit or IPO, offering practical insight for entrepreneurs, investors, and business professionals involved in high-growth ventures