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    The Reference-Check Gap: Why LPs Believe Founders Faster Than They Believe First-Time GPs
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    The Reference-Check Gap: Why LPs Believe Founders Faster Than They Believe First-Time GPs

    Most first-time GPs think they have a narrative problem. They do not. They have a verification problem. Your deck can say you are founder-friendly. Your bio can say you have unique access. Your...

    Jeff Barnes, MBA·Aug 7, 2026·8 min read
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