I disagree. I think of it as just networking. Very little of my VC interaction has been in their offices, but more out at events, parties, and lunches. They are

I disagree. I think of it as just networking. Very little of my VC interaction has been in their offices, but more out at events, parties, and lunches. They are just normal people, who often have a pretty good external perspective on things. And just because I'm meeting with them doesn't mean I'm talking about my idea. Sometimes other companies and bouncing ideas around. Sometimes about technology. Sometimes about where is best to drink.