[anitil]

What do you mean by 'always include an ask'? Is that to keep them engaged by having some information out of them?

[mhluongo]

You should always think about how your investors can help you, and ask them for it.

It's about engagement, sure. But it's also about realizing that you need to better leverage your network and supporters. Investors can't help you if they don't know what you need.

[sytse]

We at GitLab frequently ask for help with hiring referrals and potential customer introductions.