For me, the real takeaway for entrepreneurs who want to get funded is to better "manage expectations." In other words, contact VC / angel early, set artificiall

For me, the real takeaway for entrepreneurs who want to get funded is to better "manage expectations." In other words, contact VC / angel early, set artificially low expectations initially (ones you know you can hit, so you build momentum), give yourself time, outperform, communicate out performance...rinse and repeat.