<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><oembed><type>video</type><version>1.0</version><html>&lt;iframe src=&quot;https://www.loom.com/embed/2beef41b2d0741b7a893b10fabe4b353&quot; frameborder=&quot;0&quot; width=&quot;1280&quot; height=&quot;960&quot; webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;</html><height>960</height><width>1280</width><provider_name>Loom</provider_name><provider_url>https://www.loom.com</provider_url><thumbnail_height>960</thumbnail_height><thumbnail_width>1280</thumbnail_width><thumbnail_url>https://cdn.loom.com/sessions/thumbnails/2beef41b2d0741b7a893b10fabe4b353-00001.gif</thumbnail_url><duration>71.865</duration><title>Lessons Learned from Reaching Out to Over a Thousand VCs 👨‍💼</title><description>Hey there! In this video, I want to share with you the valuable insights I&apos;ve gained from reaching out to over a thousand VCs this year. 📈 It hasn&apos;t been easy, but amidst the poor reactions, I&apos;ve discovered some big successes that we should aim for. Lesson one: crafting clear, exciting, and concise email copy is key. 📧 I&apos;ll explain why detail-heavy decks can make a massive difference. Lesson two: don&apos;t design your investment strategy around lazy analysts. Serious investors require serious information that aligns with their criteria. 📊 Lastly, lesson three: there are no shortcuts, just hard work. With 600 seed VCs in the UK and Europe, it&apos;s all about putting in the effort to reach out and make connections. 🌍 So, let&apos;s dive in and learn from my experiences together! 🎯</description></oembed>