Step 1 – When you are ready to start approaching investors, do not run around knocking on every door. Have a targeted approach. Step 2 – Once you’ve selected your investors, do not cold call them – use referrals. Step 3 – You got your foot in the door – now it’s time to pitch. One more thing to keep in mind: When you prepare your pitch or create your profile on AngelList or Gust, make sure you share something that makes you stand out, because “there are startups everywhere!” And finally, a great closing quote: Editor’s Note: Author Gulnara Mirzakarimova is the founder of Two-Side Brain, a DC-based organization founded in December 2011 to bring startups, mentors, and investors together. You can find her on Twitter at @GulnaraDC. Photo courtesy of Francis Luong – @francisluong
