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Not really a criticism, but this read a bit like a slimy dating guide. "Remember, like everyone else they want to feel wanted for more than their money". "Keep

Not really a criticism, but this read a bit like a slimy dating guide. "Remember, like everyone else they want to feel wanted for more than their money". "Keep them all interested until you've made up your mind". "Subtly let them know that you're wanted by others". On an unrelated note: I don't know why I can never contribute constructively on this site, but here I am.

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sillysaurus3 9y ago
re: your last point, It's not just you. A few of us are feeling that way. Know any alternatives? Otherwise we could band together and try to form an HN 2.0. It probably won't work, but it's worth attempting.
meri_dian 9y ago
What's slimy about it? It's realistic
- Nomentatus 9y ago
  "Absolutely" is a lie in this situation. Lying, is, realistically, a better way to make any sale - but also realistically, an invitation to lawsuits and prosecution. "She said, ‘Look, it’s not easy. It’s hard. A couple things have to come together, but I think if they do, we’ll be in a position to make the budget.’ That’s a very honest answer. But it’s not the answer to give in this situation.” When you’re pitching, he says, the right answer is: “Absolutely. In fact, I actually think we’re going to do a little bit better, but I don’t like to over-promise. There are a couple things that are not in there that we think we can hit. We are absolutely going to make those numbers."
  - hugs 9y ago
    I stopped reading after that paragraph. I'd rather give honest answers than think that I have to lie to get funding. Also, my startups have raised tens of millions of dollars, so I'd rather not trust the author's advice.
CalChris 9y ago
Given that this was published by a VC and that the writer has been on both sides of the table, I think you're misreading it.
- nawgszy 9y ago
  I wasn't really trying to imply it's bad advice or isn't ethical or anything. I get that the parallel I decided to draw does indeed somewhat imply that, but my intentions weren't as such. Just struck me as funny.
owens99 9y ago
How did you think they made sausage?

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sillysaurus3 9y ago

re: your last point, It's not just you. A few of us are feeling that way. Know any alternatives? Otherwise we could band together and try to form an HN 2.0. It probably won't work, but it's worth attempting.

meri_dian 9y ago

What's slimy about it? It's realistic

Nomentatus 9y ago
"Absolutely" is a lie in this situation. Lying, is, realistically, a better way to make any sale - but also realistically, an invitation to lawsuits and prosecution. "She said, ‘Look, it’s not easy. It’s hard. A couple things have to come together, but I think if they do, we’ll be in a position to make the budget.’ That’s a very honest answer. But it’s not the answer to give in this situation.” When you’re pitching, he says, the right answer is: “Absolutely. In fact, I actually think we’re going to do a little bit better, but I don’t like to over-promise. There are a couple things that are not in there that we think we can hit. We are absolutely going to make those numbers."
- hugs 9y ago
  I stopped reading after that paragraph. I'd rather give honest answers than think that I have to lie to get funding. Also, my startups have raised tens of millions of dollars, so I'd rather not trust the author's advice.

CalChris 9y ago

Given that this was published by a VC and that the writer has been on both sides of the table, I think you're misreading it.

nawgszy 9y ago
I wasn't really trying to imply it's bad advice or isn't ethical or anything. I get that the parallel I decided to draw does indeed somewhat imply that, but my intentions weren't as such. Just struck me as funny.

owens99 9y ago

How did you think they made sausage?