Too often, founders treat fundraising like a scoreboard.

SeatGeek CEO Jack Groetzinger sees it differently and in this episode of Build Mode he explains why.

After raising nearly $400 million, he says capital is a tool, not a vanity metric. The goal isn’t to raise the most money. It’s to build the best business.

He also shares what it was like trying to raise a round in 2020, when the entire live event industry shut down overnight.

Watch the full episode here:

From its dual-camera design to its cutting-edge sensor tech and wider dynamic range, DJI’s Pocket 4P comes with a range of upgrades that make this the ultimate handheld gimbal camera for pro creators wanting to travel light.

Starting at £529 in the UK, it’s not actually that much more expensive than the base Pocket 4 at £445 and the Osmo Pocket 3, which started at £519. But there’s a catch…it’s not officially sold in the U.S.

Unbox it with us and let’s take it out on the street of Paris. #dji #unboxing #vlogging #osmopocket #osmopocket4p

🎥: Andrew Lanxon

How are AI companies trying to win back the public? In some cases, by winning over influencers first.

In OpenAI’s case, their “Summer Club” featured farm-to-table dinners, wellness activities, amid the classes promoting their products.