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Lia Cromwell (UpWest): What VCs Really Think After Your Pitch
Lia Cromwell, Partner at UpWest, joins us for a candid conversation about venture capital, founder psychology, and the signals most entrepreneurs misread during fundraising.
We discuss:
– What VCs really think after your pitch
– How to know if a meeting actually went well
– Israeli vs American business culture
– Why conviction can’t be built in one meeting
– Founder red flags investors notice immediately
– The importance of equity splits and co-founder chemistry
– Gut instinct vs data in venture capital
Lia also shares the personal story behind turning down a job, moving to Tel Aviv in 30 days, and building her career in early-stage investing.
This episode blends tactical advice with personal conviction for founders who want to build the right way.
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Lia Cromwell, Partner at UpWest, joins us for a candid conversation about venture capital, founder psychology, and the signals most entrepreneurs misread during fundraising.
We discuss:
– What VCs really think after your pitch
– How to know if a meeting actually went well
– Israeli vs American business culture
– Why conviction can’t be built in one meeting
– Founder red flags investors notice immediately
– The importance of equity splits and co-founder chemistry
– Gut instinct vs data in venture capital
Lia also shares the personal story behind turning down a job, moving to Tel Aviv in 30 days, and building her career in early-stage investing.
This episode blends tactical advice with personal conviction for founders who want to build the right way.