Limit your pitch to five or six firms culled from your personal and professional network. VCs are more apt to deal with someone who's referred. And do your homework. Don't forget teamwork. Make sure the VC knows the strengths of your team.
Talented teams attract talent.
Consider including key execs in investor meetings. FYI, you'll find more tips like these in Lawrence Aragon's regular column. Click for more . Now hit the TalkBack button below and give me your venture capital thoughts. I'll post responses beneath this article.