The Correct Mindset for an Investor Meeting

James Currier (Partner at NFX) shares collective thoughts on how founders should approach their meetings with potential investors and the mindset it requires to learn as much as possible during fundraising.

[jodopod]

There are so many good points in the one very brief video. Thank you. — Enter your meetings as a "Collaborator." An equal, on the same side of the table (regarding the potential of doing business together). Be there to learn (None of us know everything; so don't pretend you do.). It's not all about The Money; there's MUCH more value there, if you know how to engage to unlock it. And one thing I've never heard before: "These are relationships that are gonna last 7-10 years. Start that collaboration in the very first meeting." So true. Thanks, James.

[azemohdavipaul]

Some investors don’t have the time. What can you offer me in 3 to 5year return for my money, that’s all they wanna hear.

Since its an investor meeting, expectations are usually centered around money 💰 and fundraising.

I’ve had a very hard stop in meetings with investors where we asked about other things aside money.

[tibeb]

Hey you are helping me a lot so don't think your just wasting your time..you maynot get many views but you may get one billgate...thank you

[robinsingh]

Very sharp, concise and to the point advice

[theusu]

1-4% chance are you kidding me? That’s so low where is that figure coming from?

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[ReflectionOcean]

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00:00:26 Approach investor meetings as collaborations.
00:00:52 Maximize learning, not just money, from investors.
00:01:52 Focus on building relationships for long-term success.

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