Owning Your Struggles Can Win Over Investors

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When pitching investors for capital, your instinct may be to highlight only the upside. But research shows that—when done right—candidly sharing setbacks can increase funding speed, lower borrowing costs, and improve trust. Here’s how to use strategic vulnerability to your advantage. Set expectations with realism. Investors don’t expect perfection. In fact, overly polished pitches may […]