Hustle Fund GP: Most Angels Don't Call Themselves Angels — Your Job Is to Excite Them
dunkhippo33 · x · 2026-10-17
In his fundraising thread, dunkhippo33 argues most angels never self-identify as investors — they're busy professionals, past colleagues, or friends who know you well. The founder's job is to get them excited about the idea, not to wait for declared VCs.
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