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by muzani 850 days ago
It's like an interview. It is their job to scout for deals, but it doesn't mean you'll get one.

Don't get too nervous though. Every VC I've ever met is rooting for the entrepreneurs. They want you to succeed. Everyone starts off bad at pitching. The experienced ones could often figure out what you're trying to do even if you say it wrong, and why it would/won't work. The first one I met actually taught me some valuable tips on how to pitch and I still use that framework. As long as you're not pitching to the bad VCs, it should be valuable experience.

Also they often add you on social media because they want data points. It's unlikely you'll get a deal right away, but it's not a rejection. They want to see where you are months later.