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    Why Warm Intros Are Overrated in Fundraising

    Warm intros make founders and emerging managers feel like progress is happening. But access is not conviction. Here is what serious investors are actually evaluating once the meeting starts.

    Jeff Barnes, MBA·Aug 10, 2026·7 min read
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