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Has anybody tried approaching angel investors with only on-paper-idea? What was their reaction?
1 point by dummypointer on April 25, 2007 | hide | past | favorite | 4 comments


Based on my experience, they would probably be no more interested in hearing your ideas than watching paint dry on a wall.

Ideas are worthless. You need to develop something to show someone you're passionate about it. I've tried to pitch ideas on paper (or on a PPT presentation), and you'll never get anywhere. That's one of the most important things I learned, see #3 in my article I wrote here: http://jtame05.wordpress.com/2007/03/10/5-tips-for-students-seeking-vc-funding/


Nice article ! Thanks for the pointer.


I try to write for the college student, feel free to search for "tips" I've got several others.


Good question.




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