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How a Seed VC Approaches Pre-Product Startups

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We have a bias towards very early stage investing for a bunch of reasons, but it’s not easy. It’s often a good idea for founders to find a way to build something and get some early market validation before raising outside capital. I think this stage, more than others, is very dependent on the individual investor.

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Pitch Deck Month: “Is It Working?” (aka the “Traction” Slide)

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But here’s some examples or frameworks to consider. You’re obviously not showing charts of user growth, number of customers, or revenue. But even as a concept stage company there are ways to show progress with your business. A) Pre-Product Companies. B) Post-Product Companies.

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Crazy! 189 Answers To The Top Startup Questions On Your Mind

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When it comes to early stage investing – it’s all gut. Does it make sense to spend this time speaking about your early stage start-up when your product has not even entered Alpha testing? Only if you’re doing it with the intention to learn about the market and customers. A few nuggets. 1) Hire A’s.