Step-By-Step Fundraising Tactics from an NYC Founder Who Raised $750M
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#2Kevin Ryan, of DoubleClick, Gilt, Mongo DB, BusinessInsider, and Nomad Health.
Edit: fine, no snarky comments
Re: Step-By-Step Fundraising Tactics from an NYC Founder Who Raised $750M
#3One of the better fundraising guides out there for sure.
Re: Step-By-Step Fundraising Tactics from an NYC Founder Who Raised $750M
#4Not really a criticism, but this read a bit like a slimy dating guide. "Remember, like everyone else they want to feel wanted for more than their money". "Keep them all interested until you've made up your mind". "Subtly let them know that you're wanted by others".
On an unrelated note: I don't know why I can never contribute constructively on this site, but here I am.
Re: Step-By-Step Fundraising Tactics from an NYC Founder Who Raised $750M
#5Not really a criticism, but this read a bit like a slimy dating guide. "Remember, like everyone else they want to feel wanted for more than their money". "Keep them all interested until you've made up your mind". "Subtly let them know that you're wanted by others". On an unrelated note: I don't know why I can never contribute constructively on this site, but here I am.
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Re: Step-By-Step Fundraising Tactics from an NYC Founder Who Raised $750M
#6Not really a criticism, but this read a bit like a slimy dating guide. "Remember, like everyone else they want to feel wanted for more than their money". "Keep them all interested until you've made up your mind". "Subtly let them know that you're wanted by others". On an unrelated note: I don't know why I can never contribute constructively on this site, but here I am.
re: your last point, It's not just you. A few of us are feeling that way.
Know any alternatives? Otherwise we could band together and try to form an HN 2.0. It probably won't work, but it's worth attempting.
Re: Step-By-Step Fundraising Tactics from an NYC Founder Who Raised $750M
#7Not really a criticism, but this read a bit like a slimy dating guide. "Remember, like everyone else they want to feel wanted for more than their money". "Keep them all interested until you've made up your mind". "Subtly let them know that you're wanted by others". On an unrelated note: I don't know why I can never contribute constructively on this site, but here I am.
What's slimy about it? It's realistic
Re: Step-By-Step Fundraising Tactics from an NYC Founder Who Raised $750M
#8Not really a criticism, but this read a bit like a slimy dating guide. "Remember, like everyone else they want to feel wanted for more than their money". "Keep them all interested until you've made up your mind". "Subtly let them know that you're wanted by others". On an unrelated note: I don't know why I can never contribute constructively on this site, but here I am.
Given that this was published by a VC and that the writer has been on both sides of the table, I think you're misreading it.
Re: Step-By-Step Fundraising Tactics from an NYC Founder Who Raised $750M
#9Not really a criticism, but this read a bit like a slimy dating guide. "Remember, like everyone else they want to feel wanted for more than their money". "Keep them all interested until you've made up your mind". "Subtly let them know that you're wanted by others". On an unrelated note: I don't know why I can never contribute constructively on this site, but here I am.
Given that this was published by a VC and that the writer has been on both sides of the table, I think you're misreading it.
I wasn't really trying to imply it's bad advice or isn't ethical or anything. I get that the parallel I decided to draw does indeed somewhat imply that, but my intentions weren't as such. Just struck me as funny.
Re: Step-By-Step Fundraising Tactics from an NYC Founder Who Raised $750M
#10Not really a criticism, but this read a bit like a slimy dating guide. "Remember, like everyone else they want to feel wanted for more than their money". "Keep them all interested until you've made up your mind". "Subtly let them know that you're wanted by others". On an unrelated note: I don't know why I can never contribute constructively on this site, but here I am.
What's slimy about it? It's realistic
"Absolutely" is a lie in this situation. Lying, is, realistically, a better way to make any sale - but also realistically, an invitation to lawsuits and prosecution.
"She said, ‘Look, it’s not easy. It’s hard. A couple things have to come together, but I think if they do, we’ll be in a position to make the budget.’ That’s a very honest answer. But it’s not the answer to give in this situation.”
When you’re pitching, he says, the right answer is: “Absolutely. In fact, I actually think we’re going to do a little bit better, but I don’t like to over-promise. There are a couple things that are not in there that we think we can hit. We are absolutely going to make those numbers."