Thinking about building a tool that generates realistic VC questions based on your pitch deck - the skeptical stuff like "Your TAM math doesn't add up" or "Why can't BigCorp clone this?"
Is this actually a problem other founders face? How do you currently get honest pitch feedback before investor meetings?
I suggest a simple process, one that I have used in the past:
Make a list of at least 5, pref 10+ potential investors.
Rank them in order of how much you would like them to invest.
Start with the lowest one on the list
Present and gather feedback
Refine pitch deck to incorporate feedback
Repeat with next investor, working up the list, repeat the feedback and refinement process.
I'm thinking the tool might be more useful in the prep phase, before you even reach out to that first investor on your list. The goal wouldn't be to replace your process, but maybe help founders feel more confident before that first real conversation? Especially founders who don't have experienced networks to practice with initially.
Does that positioning make more sense, or do you think even that prep stage isn't worth the effort vs just jumping straight into real conversations?
r_thambapillai•4h ago
johnzakkam•3h ago
Just checked out your profile, you probably had access to other experienced founders who'd been through similar fundraising experiences. Were they more difficult because of that direct experience, or just naturally more critical in their review style?
I'm thinking most early founders don't have that kind of network though, maybe that's why they're getting much softer feedback.
Did you find the VC questions predictable after getting grilled by fellow founders, or were there still surprises?