"Apologies" like Chris Sacca's [0] don't make you too hopeful.
Often I have committed as their first limited partner and encouraged them
to use my name and participation to attract other investment. I’ve
introduced them to my fund’s most loyal investors and made sure they have
had the opportunity to make their case rather than get lost in an inbox.
I’ve also connected them to our trusted service providers saving them the
time and frustration I experienced when trying to get my first fund off
the ground. Above all else, I’ve rolled up my sleeves and spent the time
mentoring many of them in how to approach the business itself and how to
navigate the inevitable challenges that arise.
Yea, that's what VCs do?
Just apologize and take a bit of time to rethink stuff, nobody's going to be reassured by lame platitudes.
[0] https://medium.com/@sacca/i-have-more-work-to-do-c775c5d56ca...