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If someone continues to announce vapor year after year their prospects don't magically phase change from vapor to solid. They are not real prospects. They are mythical prospects excited about an equally mythical imaginary product they can never buy.

Want to show an investor people want to buy your product? Show them the money you collected for your product.

> Why would investors give you money when they've never heard of you

Investors need to hear from you and your future plans. Potential customers should only hear about products they can buy, not vapor-ware. Investors will give you money for a vision and even an imperfect prototype.




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