Most founders think they’re being rejected. They’re not—they’re being misaligned.
This episode unpacks the hidden mechanics behind investor decisions—why most “no’s” happen before your deck is even opened, and how structural filters like stage, mandate, and portfolio conflicts quietly shape outcomes.
Yvonne and Maria break down how to stop chasing the wrong investors—and start targeting the ones already wired to say yes.
If you’re raising (or about to), this is required listening.
