As part of our Getting Funded series, we asked members of the Young Entrepreneurs Council what the worst VC meeting they had was and what they learned from it. From angry dinners to annoying yawns, here are their answers.
1. There's Nothing Better Than Your Product Breaking In The Boardroom!
It's inevitable that your product will break or crash five minutes before you talk to a VC. I swear they have apps that ensure it just to test you. The key is to understand your idea and story, bring a short deck of slides, and quickly outline who you are and why you're interesting. Be humble, admit mistakes or weaknesses openly, and ask for feedback. If you do, the meetings will work out fine.
- Derek Shanahan, Foodtree
To read the full, original article click on this link: Learning From Your VC Disaster | Fast Company
