this is perhaps the most honest and accurate description of what you will likely find in raising money - couple with fantastic advice. in fact, it accurately re

this is perhaps the most honest and accurate description of what you will likely find in raising money - couple with fantastic advice. in fact, it accurately reflects my first experience and rookie mistakes raising money in a secondary market: wasting time by being led on by investors who don't lead; eventually closing a first investor, which started a rush; etc. if you're raising money for the first time, please read this multiple times...for your sanity's sake.