In my experience, the best way to attract VC investment is to not need VC investment and have success on your own. If you can build your business by bootstrappi

In my experience, the best way to attract VC investment is to not need VC investment and have success on your own. If you can build your business by bootstrapping/angel financing the VCs will come to you. When they come to you you'll: 1. Get better terms 2. Close the deal fast 3. Not worry about your pitch The pitch should be a formality to get them excited, not a way to get them excited in the first place. Unfortunately most start ups start running out of money/savings and then start looking for VC investment which puts the VC in control of the conversation.