One thing many founders miscalibrate about fundraising:
The bar to getting a first meeting with a VC is very low. The bar to getting a second meeting is very high
Author @edsuh (Twitter/X, 2026-04-14) states founders commonly miscalibrate…
Brief
Ed S. (@edsuh) argues that fundraising dynamics are often misunderstood: getting an initial VC meeting requires a comparatively low bar, yet converting that into a second meeting demands a substantially stricter signal. Founders should recognize the asymmetry between easy first access and the much tougher follow-up bar.
Why it matters
Author @edsuh (Twitter/X, 2026-04-14) states founders commonly miscalibrate fundraising: it's relatively easy to secure a first meeting with a VC,
Key details
- But according to the post, the threshold for earning a second meeting with that same VC is much higher.