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

Gust

That’s why investors attend Demo Days and look for acceptance into such programs as one of several ‘validators’ of a startup. Note that because of Gust’s well-known brand, scammers are increasingly trying to take advantage of eager entrepreneurs by claiming some sort of affiliation with the platform.

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ProfessorVC: Touched by an Angel

Professor VC

According to their research, overall returns on group-affiliated angel investments average to a 2.6X Again, I see nothing wrong with this, although entrepreneurs often prefer convertible debt as it defers the valuation discussion and leaves the Series A price for the venture firm to set. Are DEMO's days numbered?