I am shocked that "value" or "value add" didn't appear on this list. Everyday, I hear someone talk about how they "added value" or the need to be "value add" and each time I hear this I throw up in my mouth a little bit. It has gotten so out of hand that, for fun, I keep a sticky note on my desk and keep tally of how many buzzwords get used by my colleagues each day. Some fun facts from the sticky note:
For me, the real takeaway for entrepreneurs who want to get funded is to better "manage expectations." In other words, contact VC / angel early, set artificially low expectations initially (ones you know you can hit, so you build momentum), give yourself time, outperform, communicate out performance...rinse and repeat.
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