Ever raise venture capital? Then you’ve definitely heard some version of:“It’s a bit too early for us.”“What if Google builds this?”“Ping me when you have a lead.”In Episode 7 of UnicornPrn, Melissa and Lloyed crack open the cliché-filled, gaslight-ridden world of fundraising conversations. They expose the truth behind fake praise, soft NOs, and the cult of “value-add” investors.In this episode, you’ll learn:✅ How to decode the top 10 most common VC phrases ✅ Why “Let us know how we can help” is investor ghosting in disguise✅ When “you’re not thinking big enough” actually means we don’t get it✅ How to navigate value-add promises that vanish post-wireHot Takes:✅ “Founders get confused when someone’s interested, but they’re not actually making a move. Interest ≠ intent.”✅ “Most VCs only give you confidence after someone else has given you conviction.”So grab your Series A dreams and your Series Z patience, because this episode is your official VC-to-English dictionary.Tune in. Wake up. Think hard. Build smart.Contact UnicornPrn Find show notes of each episode on UnicornPrn.com - hit subscribe like it owes you money About our hosts Melissa Kwan is Cofounder and CEO of eWebinar, and a 3X bootstrapper who has spent the last 14 years building companies without ever raising a cent of venture capital. Lloyed Lobo is a WSJ bestselling author, Cofounder of Boast.AI and Traction founder community, startup advisor, angel investor, board member, and LP in multiple VC funds — he’s seen startup chaos from both sides of the term sheet. LinkedIn: Melissa Kwan and Lloyed Lobo Instagram: @themelissakwan and @lloyedlobo⁠⁠ YouTube: @themlissakwan and @StartupTraction Subscribe to 'your founder next door' at melissakwan.com, Melissa's bi-monthly newsletter on how to build a company without an abundance of resources and friends in high places....

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