TechCrunch
6/25/2026

Best of Build Mode: Think like a VC
Short summary
A curated TechCrunch Build Mode best-of episode revisiting conversations with prominent VCs and founder-investors discussing what separates successful funding rounds from failed attempts. Covers investor selection, differentiated go-to-market strategies, understanding portfolio competition, and the signals investors actually evaluate. Essential for founders seeking to understand investor incentives and improve their fundraising approach.
- •Learn what signals investors look for beyond pitch quality: go-to-market strategy, portfolio dynamics, founder-investor fit
- •Understand investor types and how to identify which ones match your company's stage and strategy
- •Gain insight into investor psychology and portfolio management to better navigate funding conversations
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