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Because VC's are not gatekeepers? I'd love to get in on a round at the same time as a VC, but would definitely pass up on a startup which can't garner VC intere
by Nanite 9y ago
Because VC's are not gatekeepers? I'd love to get in on a round at the same time as a VC, but would definitely pass up on a startup which can't garner VC interest.
- EGreg 9y agoYou pretty much described the dynamic of gatekeepers. That's like saying "if an artist can't get a record label to sign them, I would also pass on them"... and now there are tons of ways to self-publish and crowdfund, including soundcloud and patreon and kickstarter!
- miiiiiike 9y agoIt's hard out there. The crowdfunding platforms are not friendly places for early-stage web projects.. Unless you're famous. https://www.kickstarter.com/discover/categories/technology/web?sort=newest https://www.kickstarter.com/discover/categories/technology/w...