I get a lot of VC inbound so I've started requiring 2 portco intros before I'll meet with them, and I have to say it's pretty sad how few actually follow through loll like this should be no brainer and take max 5 minutes
@samhogan now requires two portfolio-company (portco) intros before agreeing to…
Brief
Author @samhogan says he now mandates two introductions to a VC’s portfolio companies before he’ll meet, as a filter against heavy inbound. He complains that surprisingly few VCs actually provide the intros, which he considers a trivial ask that should take no more than five minutes, per his 2026-07-30 post.
Why it matters
@samhogan now requires two portfolio-company (portco) intros before agreeing to meet with a VC.
Key details
- He reports that very few VCs follow through with these intros despite them being quick to make — he says it should take a maximum of 5 minutes.
- The policy is a response to high volumes of VC inbound; tweet posted on 2026-07-30.