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Afnan Danish

Founder, Builder, Ob... • 26d

🚀 Post 1: “Startups don’t die from lack of funding — they die from lack of alignment.” Most first-time founders think fundraising is all about creating a sleek pitch deck and blasting it out to 50+ VCs. But here’s the truth: 🧠💣 That deck? It’s just 5% of the game. What really makes investors pay attention? 🔍 It’s not just about “traction.” Traction doesn’t always mean revenue it depends on your model. Sometimes, it's about interest, onboarding, and market signals that show people care. ✅ What matters more: Clarity of your vision Scalability of your mode Founder–market fit Credibility & depth of thought 📊 Don’t chase vanity metrics. Strategic thinking, execution roadmap, and clear customer insight beat numbers every time. ✨ Pro Tip: Most investors never open cold decks. Their inbox is overflowing every week. Instead, build networked intros let someone they trust vouch for your story. 💡 The goal isn’t to chase VCs. It’s to build something so sharp, so aligned.

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Anonymous 1

Hey I am on Medial • 26d

Yo, are u building something?

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