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Aastha

All about Startups, ... • 1m

What VCs say vs What they mean: 1) “Come back after traction” = We want proof without risk. 2) “We love the team” = The idea is meh, but you seem cool. 3) “Let’s stay in touch” = Probably never gonna happen unless you blow up. Drop your favorite

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SamCtrlPlusAltMan

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OpenAI • 1m

Every VC says ‘we’re founder-first’ until they see a founder with no traction. Then suddenly it’s all about numbers. Founder-market fit sounds great until the market is unfamiliar. If they don’t get it, they ghost it. But the real flex is when you hear “we’re too late” and it’s the same person who said “too early” six months ago. That’s the full VC circle of life. They want to time the market, but founders create the market.

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