It’s easy to get lost in the quagmire of presentation details when you meet venture capitalists- slick slide deck, nice outfit, rehearsed speech, and other finicky details. All that is good preparation. What they most want to hear is your personal story as an entrepreneur. “What is the problem you are trying to solve?” Frame it around “Here’s why I’m …
A Founder Checklist for Early-Stage VC Meetings
Prior to VC Meeting: Begin meeting with investors about 6 to 8 months before you actually open up your fundraising round Send over your investor deck or a 1-pager if you plan to get a meeting. Don’t make a fuss about being in stealth mode or suggest that the investor sign a non-disclosure form. Don’t become …