Fundraising tip: Treat non-wire confirmations as rejections
zebird0 · x · 2026-08-18
Tips for dealing with VCs: Anything other than a 'yes, how much and where do I wire' is effectively a 'no'. Phrases like 'maybe' or conditional yeses mean they are keeping optionality. You should push for a definitive commitment.
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