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When should I actually ask my investors for warm intros, and how do I make it easy for them to say yes?
Ask in every update, but make it specific enough that a distracted investor can forward it in ten seconds. Name the exact company, the exact person...
How do I build a relationship with an investor months before I actually need to raise?
Start early and give before you ask. Add target investors to a light "pre-raise" update list and send them a short quarterly note showing steady pr...
Do I really need to send investor updates if I have only raised a small angel round and have no formal reporting obligation?
Yes, and it is the highest-leverage habit you can build early. Even a scrappy monthly update to three angels compounds: it forces you to face your ...