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Philosophy for Early Stage
Key Principles:
- Quality over quantity: Show what you have, don't apologize for what you don't
- Focus on traction & vision: Investors bet on team, market, and momentum
- Keep it simple: 6-8 folders max - make it easy to navigate
- Show progress: Regular updates matter more than perfection
- Be transparent: Honest about gaps builds more trust than pretending
What Early-Stage Investors Actually Care About:
- Team quality and commitment
- Market size and opportunity
- Product-market fit signals
- Early traction/validation
- Clear use of funds
- Realistic path to next milestone
Streamlined Folder Structure (Seed to Series A)