Staenberg: Co-investor reputation drives VC deals more than the founder's pitch
Jon Staenberg · 20 VC 034: 250 Investments, AngelList Syndicates and Microsoft with Jon Staenberg · May 7, 2015 · at 7:19
Jon Staenberg shares fundraising advice for entrepreneurs based on how venture capitalists evaluate syndicated investment opportunities.
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“Entrepreneurs should know that often it's not about the person you're pitching, but it's about the people you're bringing to the table.”
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