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In this short video, the speaker warns founders that appearing desperate when pitching to investors is a turn‑off, comparing the fundraising process to dating where one must persuade the other party. He emphasizes that money is just a commodity and that there are now roughly 8,000 venture capitalists available, citing a recent Raise event to illustrate the abundance of potential investors. The core message is to maintain confidence and avoid desperation in fundraising conversations.

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