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by ceonyc 5189 days ago
"If you're a nobody, no investor wants to talk to you."

Well, sure if you go in with the pitch that you are, in fact, a nobody, then I'd certainly be less interested. Who wants to talk to someone who isn't confident that what they're doing with their time is awesome? Tell me why you're awesome... and if you're in and around NYC, I'd be happy to make some time.
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ph0rque 5189 days ago
Maybe I just haven't learned the proper bluster when talking to investors... I really believe my idea is awesome, that I and my co-founders have solid skills, and that our startup will succeed with or without investors (but will succeed faster with funding). I feel anything else is BS that investors especially will see through, or am I missing something?

Alas, I am in the Triangle area of NC, but I'd be happy to chat via skype!

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dudeguy999 5189 days ago
Investors need to hear the BS. You should be pitching a billion-dollar idea, even if that's phase 3 of your plan.

Also, NC is sadly outside the seed stage bubble. If you have traction, you may get a meeting, but then you won't need it.

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