Co-Founder at Y Combinator
Founders in aerospace or hardware do not need to build complete physical vehicles immediately. By developing rigorous engineering simulations, publishing credible technical white papers, and booking future launch slots, founders establish sufficient credibility to unlock sequential tranches of investor funding.
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