"Founders often underestimate the role debt can play in shaping outcomes for a company. Marshall combines two decades of hard-earned lessons into a book that gives entrepreneurs the context they need to make smarter decisions about when-and when not-to use debt."

Brad Feld, Co-Founder of Foundry Group and Techstars, author of Venture Deals and Startup Communities

"As a CEO, I've raised venture debt and seen how powerful it can be when used well and how risky if misunderstood. Marshall's book is the first to truly level the playing field for founders by explaining both the opportunities and the pitfalls in plain language."

Matt Blumberg, CEO of Markup AI, former Founder & CEO of Return Path and Bolster, author of Startup CEO, Startup CXO and Startup Boards

"Until Marshall Hawks' book, venture debt was a dark art. Now entrepreneurs and venture capitalists alike have the benefit of Marshall's decades of experience and insight. I wish I had this book when I was starting out!"

David Hornik, Co-Founder of Lobby Capital

"I wish I'd had this book earlier when raising venture debt. The section on red flags and potential downsides is especially valuable-venture debt can be dangerous if not used for the right purpose and at the right time. The stories are great, and the advice is practical and real. Don't raise venture debt without reading this book first."

James Park, Co-Founder & former CEO of Fitbit