20VC: Why Founders Should Take as Many VC Meetings as Possible, Should Founders Meet Associates, How to Get Intros to the Best VCs, How To Extract the Most Value From Your Investors, Why Post IPO Operators Are the Best Angels with Sam Corcos @ Levels
The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch
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Best meetings - sequoia and A16Z did best preparation
The best investor meetings are those where investors like Mike Renal at Sequoia and Jeff Jordan at Andreessen Horowitz thoroughly read and engage with the material shared in advance. Sending materials ahead of time helps filter out investors who may not be genuinely interested, saving time on repetitive questions and allowing more meaningful discussions with well-prepared investors. Early meetings, however, might be an exception as sending materials in advance could lead investors to search for reasons to say no. Ultimately, the key is to ensure that meetings are with investors who are excited, motivated, and have already done their homework to avoid wasting time on redundant questions.
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