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For Investors: What separates a tech startup worth backing from one that isn't?
I'd love to know:
- What are the two or three things you look at first when a tech startup comes across your desk?
- How much weight do you give to the founding team versus the product or market size?
- What is the fastest way a founder loses your confidence in a pitch or meeting?
- What is something most founders get wrong about what investors are looking for?
- How has your investment thesis shifted in the last two to three years, particularly around AI-native companies?
Deadline: Apr 13th, 2026 07:00 AM (May close early)
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