perhaps, then again, he's formerly worked at a VC firm. Getting relationship with investors shouldn't a problem. Product Market Fit > Relationship Investors.

perhaps, then again, he's formerly worked at a VC firm. Getting relationship with investors shouldn't a problem. Product Market Fit > Relationship Investors. Of course, I don't know how many people he has on his team working on the company. If he is the face (ceo), then going to parties may help. Still, if you build a great product, with customers who love it, you'll get funding.