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by numinary1 3648 days ago
Use the opportunity to learn: (1) What it is that attracted the potential investor to your idea; (2) What they would require of you in order to make an investment. Investors can be a distraction, but when the time comes to raise money you need to understand what investors are looking for. And yes, the most likely outcome of such a meeting will certainly be "let's keep in touch," but the very worst time to get to know investors is when you are desperate for money.