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fundraising is a forcing function for getting better at explaining the business, which translates into recruiting, sales, strategy, and many other aspects of company building.
The ideal is to unite confidence with kindness. Be aggressive. Have courage. Speak your truth. But also be respectful and cordial.
I keep my conversations with investors strictly independent from each other to ensure that they make independent decisions. As a practical matter, this is what will get you checks. As a philosophical matter, I want independent thinkers backing me.
for seed rounds, product market fit is not a requirement. Having a compelling pitch, a strong fundraising process, and other forms of momentum will suffice.
