I think that depends on the type of VC or the particular partner at the VC. Especially the ones that invest in later stage rounds and enterprise software compan

I think that depends on the type of VC or the particular partner at the VC. Especially the ones that invest in later stage rounds and enterprise software companies. They don’t appreciate flip flops and hoodies. I think it is always best to err on the side of “conservatism” if you want to raise money. Obviously there are many VCs who talk openly about their regrets in missing out on rocketships like Facebook because of Mark Zuckerbergs arrogance. He did the famous Sequoia pitch in pajamas: https://www.businessinsider.com/mark-zuckerbergs-brutal-prank-on-sequoia-2010-5 https://www.businessinsider.com/mark-zuckerbergs-brutal-pran... Stuart Ellman the VC talking about Mark Zuckerbergs arrogance and why they skipped investing in Facebook: https://www.businessinsider.com/15-people-missing-out-on-millions-2014-3#vc-stuart-ellman-met-marc-zuckerberg-by-phone-but-missed-out-on-investing-in-facebook-6 https://www.businessinsider.com/15-people-missing-out-on-mil...