Elizabeth Yin #VCHunted Twitter Story - Spend more time KNOWING the Venture Capitalist! Know the $!

Peter Saddington interviews Elizabeth Yin about her experiences with venture capital and her approach at the Hustle Fund. Yin reflects on her early fundraising days, admitting she didn't initially consider the type of investor beyond the money itself. She emphasizes the importance of understanding a VC's character and values before pursuing funding. A key point Yin makes is that the VC industry often lacks basic professional courtesy. She recounts instances of VCs being consistently late, canceling meetings, or simply going silent after weeks of communication. Yin champions the idea that venture capital, despite its focus on technology and financials, is ultimately about human relationships. She advocates for building rapport, mutual respect, and holding investors accountable to a standard of courtesy and commitment.