Founders must force VCs to pitch their capital to the startup
Wayne Chang · 20VC: How To Run The Perfect Fundraising Process, Why Time Kills All Deals & Why You Have To Get VCs Out Of The Board Room with Wayne Chang, Serial Entrepreneur & Angel Investor · Sep 8, 2017 · at 18:42
Wayne Chang shares his mental model on how top founders manage psychology and leverage during venture fundraising pitches.
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“You're not selling your idea to them. You need to get them to sell their dollars to you. VCs are in the business of trying to get their capital and their money accepted by great entrepreneurs.”
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