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How to Prepare for a VC Meeting: The Best Preparation Is Proof
David Rakusan ·

How to Prepare for a VC Meeting: The Best Preparation Is Proof

Most VC meeting prep advice focuses on pitch rehearsal and slide design. But investors spend just 2 minutes reviewing a deck, and the average founder needs 38 meetings to close a seed round. The real differentiator is proof: verified traction, structured answers to diligence questions, and a shareable document that works across every fund. This guide breaks down what investors actually test for and how to build proof that compounds.