Raise Millions by Hustle Fund VC Page 55 have it (just ask Meta) – so this frames my business in a way that is compelling to them. 3. Product vision If you’re a first-time founder in the early stages, your product or service is likely terrible right now. That’s honestly OK. VCs are not expecting perfection from anyone who has barely graduated from the idea stage. When you explain your solution, don’t focus on what you have right now. Instead, sell them on your product vision. ● What will the next six months or year look like? ● What are the milestones you’ve set for yourself along the way? Investors want to know how you’re thinking about the future: Are you clear about what needs to be accomplished next? Do you have ambitious plans? How fast can you move? Reassure investors that you know exactly where you’re going and the only thing missing is some capital to help you get there. Market As we mentioned in our chapter “Should you raise from angel investors or VCs?”, both groups have different investing strategies. At Hustle Fund, we have a simple question that helps us with all our hustlefund.vc / @hustlefundvc
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