Ask an investor

Real q: How do we identify investors to avoid? What should founders look for?

Conduct 3 founder interviews listed on a fund's website to understand what working with them is like. Obviously take into consideration whether they were a lead or follow on investor - etc. But almost always, investors BS pretty hard about their prior involvement with teams.

Easiest way to avoid that trap is ask to speak with founders they’ve led rounds for before

If they will be too excited when you mention the potential amount of growth and income just run.

. mission/vision alignment: e.g. $ + hands-on, or $ + hands-off? (neither is right/wrong--what do you need?)
. ask about their exist strategy: when they'll sell and why (esp. with tokens unlocking)
. check conflicts of interest
. ask founders they've invested in (not others)
. ask other investors about them

1) Go to any Fundraising Data provider: ICO drops or Crypto Fundraising
2) Start looking at the deals + Investors (believe me you might notice approximately 100-150 VCs actively deploying since November 2022)
3) > 4 investments per bear market 
4) Value add: Differentiate the GEO (local market opens up)