Tech investors talk about adding value to startups all the time but we should be talking about time to value instead. Startups move at astronomical speeds. Time is compressed. One month in a startup is equivalent to 1 year anywhere else. One year is an eternity. A lot can happen.
Also a major difference between "how can I be helpful?" non-participants vs. passive "tell me how to speak about what you do" vs. active partnership investors in helping create that value. Anyone can provide capital.
Also a major difference between "how can I be helpful?" non-participants vs. passive "tell me how to speak about what you do" vs. active partnership investors in helping create that value. Anyone can provide capital.