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Seeking CEO+team for VC-backed startup: Make America Functional Again

David Teten

We build a basic deck together and ideally a simple demo. Once we’ve executed all the steps above, we go to VCs and raise seed capital of $1-2m. Please note this is a personal initiative, not an initiative of any of the VC firms or other institutions with which I am affiliated. This work is unpaid. We’re off to the races!

America 60
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Seeking CEO+team for VC-backed startup: Make America Functional Again

David Teten

We build a basic deck together and ideally a simple demo. This work is unpaid, as with any other startup at the pre-seed stage. Once we’ve executed all the steps above, we go to VCs and raise seed capital of $1-2m. We’re off to the races! Sounds great! What’s next??

America 60
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What are the most valuable recommendations in order to raise money from VCs connected via Gust?

Gust

While VCs are the toughest nut to crack, there are many other (often better) sources of seed capital that may be available to you. That’s why investors attend Demo Days and look for acceptance into such programs as one of several ‘validators’ of a startup.