How to Find the Right Investor & Networking

Etiquette

Eric Yuan

KYI - know your investor -Find investor who share same views, venture themes, or insights -Bloomberg, CNBC -AngelList -TechCrunch-Alumni listing

Investors are people too.-They may very well be your family and friends-Be respectful of their time-Realize investors more often than not receive hundreds of emails a week

Social Media

Contact -Ask for introductions -DM Leave short message-Email Leave short email-Phone # Leave short voicemail -Meet-ups, fire chats and conferences -Don’t ever be late for first in-person meeting! *Be respectful and contact if going be late

How to write short and simple messages

Who are you? Team? Edu,Skills, & Work experience

What are you making?

What problem are you solving?

Why you?

Explain what’s compelling or exciting. Don’t throwout the baby, just bathwater

Give Investor something to read

-Short Summary-Investor deck-Be Concise and to the point

Q&Aeric@yangventures.com

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