i love the perspective on talking to investors just like you would talk to that owner of a convenience store. You dont go into their store and ask them if they could please sell you a loaf of bread. That is their business. in order for them to get money, they need to get their product of their store. Same with investors, bankers, vcs, etc.

I was told that my approach should be like i am the one doing them the favour of getting their product out of the shelves. You are giving them the opportunity to remain in business.

Shall not be afraid of walking into an investment firm and helping them manage their money.

As far as i know, if they have 100 million dollars in store, that means they have a 100 million dollar problem, and you are there to help them sheppard that money, take care of it, invest it wisely, and most importantly get a healthy return on it.

I am curious if you know another good mindset analogy about search funding?