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Why we picked it A YC partner walks through the mechanics of actually landing an investor meeting, not just pitching once you're in the room. It's useful precisely because it treats getting the meeting as its own skill, which is what your cold email is actually for. Watch it before you write a single line if you want the full context behind why the ask should be a short call, not a check.
How to Get Meetings With Investors and Raise Money
On Y Combinator (Aaron Harris)
- Getting the meeting is a distinct skill from pitching, and most founders under-invest in it
- Target investors methodically instead of blasting a generic list
- A good outreach message earns a 15 to 20 minute call, it doesn't try to close anything
