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Startup Competition Slides: A Common Red Flag in Pitches

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It turns out good investors will do their own due diligence and will figure out how they think about competition for themselves. Here’s the test: Think of the person you are most desperate to hire. Which companies would you be most worried about if they hired her instead? The company is really novel.

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Sharp Elbows Among Seed VCs

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Some funds have elevated or hired junior professionals to “partner” titles to try to address this. Some funds have elaborate platforms or staff to support founders at this stage, but I’ve actually found that the most valuable asset for founders is the time, energy, and capabilities of their lead partner.

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