Something I've learned in VC:

Not all calls need to be 30 minutes!

Part of managing your calendar is understanding the proper length for each meeting.

Aspiring VCs: Interviewing is A LOT of work, esp. if you’re in multiple processes. This is why it’s crucial to keep the roles/firms you’re interviewing w/ narrow.

Interviews become easier when prep is similar. You can pitch the same deal, tell the same story. Don’t go too broad!

What they don’t tell you about fundraising:

NDAs at the early stages are usually non-starters.

VCs see too many deals to sign NDAs to access info.

Founders: Be careful about stacking SAFEs

You don't want to be suddenly surprised at how much of the business you sold once those convert.

Founders: When fundraising I recommend having a short initial deck & an extended deck if VCs dig in.

Having too much info at once is almost as bad as having too little.

Be mindful that VCs make decisions after reviewing a deck for <5 mins. Be sure it isn’t information overload.