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How to Get and Keep a VC's Attention

We are discussing the tricks and tips to get a VC's attention and keeping it. If you want to reach out a VC, listen to this podcast first.

Episode 12 of the Venture Capital podcast, hosted by Jon Bradshaw, Peter Harris, titled "How to Get and Keep a VC's Attention" was published on February 10, 2022 and runs 10 minutes.

February 10, 2022 ·10m · Venture Capital

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We are discussing the tricks and tips to get a VC's attention and keeping it. If you want to reach out a VC, listen to this podcast first.

How to Get and Keep a VC’s Attention

The trickiest part of reaching out to a VC, is keeping them interested. In this episode, we discuss best practices and share a few tips.


Questions Covered in This Episode Include:

  1. Should I focus my efforts on VC’s in my geographic area, or extend beyond my city/state?
  2. How accurate are online lists? What are some of the good ones?
  • AngelList
  • Forbes Midas list
  • Crunchbase
  • CB Insights
  • PitchBook
  • Others?
  1. How do you find a venture capitalist that is a good fit for you?- Size of business (Idea, Pre-Revenue, Etc.)/ Industry?
  2. What about VC’s that focus on particular industries like Blockchain, Healthcare, or SaaS? Or should we look to a generalist?
  3. What are your thoughts on professional fundraisers as a source?
  4. Is it worth my time to network and build relationships with local entrepreneurs to ultimately find a VC?
  5. What do VC super connectors look like?
  6. Does the process change if I’m a college student or a new entrepreneur?
  7. Does attending a bootcamp like NewChip, TechStars, or YCombinator help?
  8. Would first signing with a syndicate, like Jason Calcanis’, increase my odds?
  9. How helpful is it to attend events and virtual conferences with investors present?

Locally we have

  • Silicon Slopes
  • TechBuzz


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