The Importance of Referrals When Choosing a Fund

A lot of VC say this and it's hard for founders, right? Because everyone says it, you know. And I think they're like the key key thing and the key advice I have for founders is to do references when you are looking. When you are in the fortunate position that you can pick which investor you go with, make sure to speak to other founders who have partners with those funds before. There is definitely a difference in how investors show up and and how they support when things don't go as well. Ultimately, investors can can tell you that they're, that they're adding value. But I would always reference, like actual people that have worked with them over a long