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Vivek Joshi
Director & CEO @ Exc...ย โขย 5m
What Startup Founders Should and Shouldnโt Expect from Consultants, Handholders & Venture Scouts in VC Funding Thereโs a growing ecosystem of firms offering startup consulting, venture scouting, and โfounder handholdingโ services. Many add real valueโbut founders must keep expectations real. Startup Consultants help refine your deck, strategy, and financials. Expect: Strategic clarity and readiness. Not expect: Guaranteed intros or funding. Handholding Services offer end-to-end supportโpitch prep, Q&As, valuations. Expect: Confidence boost and sharper outreach. Not expect: That this replaces founder hustle. Venture Scouts connect startups to investors, often for a success fee. Expect: Warm intros (if thereโs fit). Not expect: That VCs will fund you just because youโre โscouted.โ Bottom line: VC funding is relationship-driven and founder-led. No consultant can replace vision, traction, or persistence. Choose your support system wisely. Expect partnership, not magic.
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