MOST FOUNDERS ASK THE WRONG QUESTIONS IN VC FUNDRAISING MEETINGS

Summary from the TLDR Founders newsletter

Here's the thing most founders miss - those VC meetings aren't just about getting a check. Every investor you pitch has seen hundreds of startups, and that experience is yours to tap if you ask the right questions. Don't waste your entire slot running through slides. In a 30-minute meeting, talk for 8 minutes and listen for 22. Ask things like "How would you describe this to your partners?" or "What risks am I not seeing?" or "Have you seen companies like mine crash and burn?" These questions turn investors into free consultants and show you're confident enough to handle tough feedback.