Startup Funding Espresso – How To Introduce Yourself to an Investor

Investor Connect Podcast · Mar 24, 2026 · 2m

How To Introduce Yourself to an Investor Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In engaging investors, startup founders should master the self-introduction. It's important to make a good first impression. While some introductions come from others, most often the founder will be introducing themselves. Here are some key points in introducing yourself to an investor: Begin with gratitude for their time. Avoid the entitled attitude, as most founders are not entitled to anything from the investor. Introduce your name…