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How to Get and Keep a VC's Attention

How to Get and Keep a VC's Attention

FromVenture Capital


How to Get and Keep a VC's Attention

FromVenture Capital

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Length:
11 minutes
Released:
Feb 10, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

How to Get and Keep a VC’s AttentionThe trickiest part of reaching out to a VC, is keeping them interested. In this episode, we discuss best practices and share a few tips.Questions Covered in This Episode Include:
Should I focus my efforts on VC’s in my geographic area, or extend beyond my city/state?
How accurate are online lists? What are some of the good ones?

AngelList
Forbes Midas list
Crunchbase
CB Insights
PitchBook
Others?

How do you find a venture capitalist that is a good fit for you?- Size of business (Idea, Pre-Revenue, Etc.)/ Industry?
What about VC’s that focus on particular industries like Blockchain, Healthcare, or SaaS? Or should we look to a generalist?
What are your thoughts on professional fundraisers as a source?
Is it worth my time to network and build relationships with local entrepreneurs to ultimately find a VC?
What do VC super connectors look like?
Does the process change if I’m a college student or a new entrepreneur?
Does attending a bootcamp like NewChip, TechStars, or YCombinator help?
Would first signing with a syndicate, like Jason Calcanis’, increase my odds?
How helpful is it to attend events and virtual conferences with investors present?
Locally we have
Silicon Slopes
TechBuzz
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Released:
Feb 10, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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A podcast about venture capital, and what is happening each week. We discuss who is getting funded. Why specific companies were funded and much more relating to who the next big unicorn will be.