Lots of people will give you money if they think you will turn it into more money. VCs, YC, techstars, rich people, angel investors, your parents, your dentist, etc. Having dealt with many varieties of these before, they all generally share those principles:
- You get a lot more 'no's than 'yes'es
- They don't give you a lot of feedback when they pass
- Having a previous relationship with them is helpful
- The more successful you are, the more they want to give you money
Unless you are starting a non-profit, this is just how it works. These people are investing, not donating to charity or your team's self-development. Get some traction and/or revenue and the game will flip around very quickly.
- You get a lot more 'no's than 'yes'es
- They don't give you a lot of feedback when they pass
- Having a previous relationship with them is helpful
- The more successful you are, the more they want to give you money
Unless you are starting a non-profit, this is just how it works. These people are investing, not donating to charity or your team's self-development. Get some traction and/or revenue and the game will flip around very quickly.