At pre-seed, investors want proof of learning speed, not traction numbers
atShruti · x · 2026-09-19
Part 1 of @atShruti's founder Q&A: at pre-seed, investors aren't looking for big numbers but evidence that you learn and build unusually fast. Founders should communicate their pace, differentiation, and growth to get users and investors excited.
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