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“I’ve decided to build a company and am learning how much there is to do –just to get off the ground. I need help with the basics.”

Two Emails Every Early Stage Founder Should Master

By Silicon Valley Bank

VCs are drowning in email but it's still critical to build investor relationships before you need money. Use these two templates to start reaching out.
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