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I don't know if these are all scams; but anyone who is charging you for access to investors is not acting in your best interests. It's one thing to be asked for

by olefoo 16y ago

I don't know if these are all scams; but anyone who is charging you for access to investors is not acting in your best interests. It's one thing to be asked for a contribution towards covering an events expenses (room rental, catering, etc.) but for $2000 dollars you could host a schmoozefest that would probably draw more people than this "awards ceremony". And it would be your event and your list of invitees, etc. Listen to your instincts on this one. Your time and your money is better spent elsewhere.

toast76 16y ago
"Listen to your instincts". That should be the stock response to just about any question here on HN as you're absolutely correct. To me, it doesn't "feel" right. I've done the maths, and can see it is certainly more about profit than getting products in front of people. In reality, I'm not sure that we're even looking for investment...we need mentoring more than money!