Using a VC's social media presence can help give you an idea if their general views align with yours.

Using crowdfunding and syndicates to expedite the fundraising process.

You'll know after a pitch who really wants to invest, and playing games with them won't help.

Making your pitch easy to digest, with all needed information on it, will help VCs think when they're reflecting on your pitch.

Don't sell yourself short. Aim for an addressable market over $10 billion.

Using 'committed' clients as traction can be sufficient for firms to know that there is a market for your product.

With small checks comes big networks and expertise.

Expanding your cap table to include passionate investors of all sizes can help you grow your network, strengthen your relationship with your customer base, and have a long list of real people to fall back on.

Using NFTs to build an involved and active community around your growth.

Building relationships for future rounds can help to build trust - the most crucial element needed for a VC.

Warm introductions from a portfolio can make your company instantly credible and much more heard.

Using the group of people who built and supported your startup - your customers - to raise a round through equity crowdfunding.

Schedule all pitches far in advance so you can put them within a few days of each other. This creates a "blitz" effect that builds noise and makes you more competitive with each firm.