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182 / IT'S YOUR BIZ firm believes the founder does not have the operational skills to grow the company. For most company founders, that's a difficult pill to swallow. Even when you know going into the deal that it's a possibility, if it actually happens it can be traumatic. In some instances, the founder not only loses the CEO title but also gets fired from his or her own company! But venture capital funds can spur major growth in companies. Think of many of the big names such as Google, Facebook, and Twitter; all have grown with VC funds. Whether or not it's right for your business depends on one critical question: Do you want all of a small pie or a small piece of a really big pie? It's up to you. The Perfect Pitch: Knowing How to Present When you're on the money hunt, whether you're pitching to family and friends, bankers, or equity investors such as angels or VCs, you