You’re a founder raising capital. You’ve found a VC you really want to work with. You send an email and attach your deck. Then… silence.
Opinion
September 9, 2022
When to poke the VC bear — writing the perfect follow-up email
Founders shouldn't be afraid to be persistent, up to a point.
5 min read
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