‘Help me lose my virginity?’ is not what to ask an investor

Oct30

by Sindy Cator on October 30, 2015 at 11:56 am

When it comes to startups getting attention from investors at events like the Web Summit, pre-booking your meetings is essential. While serendipity may happen for some, for the majority it won’t. Simple as. So it might be understandable that startups are getting creative when it comes to attracting investor attention. I’ve seen flashy suits, drones, countless booth babes and other spectacles, but this email sent to Intercom founder Eamon Leonard is an example of how things have gone too far. Note to all founders attending #WebSummit – sexual innuendo is an inappropriate way to get investor attention. pic.twitter.com/k6knpIvsA1 — Eamon…