Battery's Thakker to first-time founders: A capital raise doesn't necessarily mean you're successful

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Battery Ventures general partner Dharmesh Thakker has some advice for first-time founders: raising capital does not necessarily equate to success. Watch the full interview with CNBC's Kate Rooney.

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