Best source of info on pre-seed funding and early-stage startups
Hi, I'm getting started with an idea that I feel is ready to turn into a company in 2021. I've looked at some of the early-stage logistics and sources of pre-seed funding, but the information is contradictory and not well organized. I was wondering if the community here has any good resources and pointers, e.g. typical approaches to pre-seed funding conversations and valuations, company setup and other funding options, and so on. I have a few exploratory VC conversations lined up, and I think I'm lacking in resources to make the best decisions at this point. Any help would be appreciated.
The most important consideration here is whether you want to take VC funding at all, or bootstrap as much as possible. There are many fine businesses that fall into the VC game, have undue pressure to hit hockey stick growth and hire too fast. If their strategic prospects are limited, you end up having to downsize and restart.
This essay changed my perspective
https://sahillavingia.com/reflecting Not saying this model is right for you, but worth a consideration.