Antler · 21 September 2026 · Operating Insight

Attributes over experience

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Antler's founder survey data reveals that psychological attributes—particularly willingness to sacrifice and extreme drive to win—correlate far more strongly with fundraising success than prior experience, with high-drive founders raising 8x more capital than peers.

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Topics: Venture Capital & Startups

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