Like Web3, the Venture Capitalist space is SHOCKINGLY small, especially in America. Every one of us is connected at some length. Founders, don't burn your bridges. Any of those burned bridges may eventually come back to bite you - especially when you are looking to raise funds. The best piece of advice we can give you: If you're looking to build a company backed by venture funding, own up to the fact that the next 5 years (at minimum) will be dedicated to consistently relationship building. Have you reached out to at least 100 Investors yet? Then you haven't put in significant work to be taken seriously. A good way of getting their attention is to provide constant updates, whether it be on your social channels or newsletters. Shooting over a thoughtful or quick news mention or cool new feature release is an excellent way to remind Investors you exists (this is where PR plays such a crucial role in your company, especially at its early stage). Last tip: Follow up in fundraising. Good rule of thumb is to touch base at least 3X in a month from your initial introduction to keep that relationship warm.