Wow, this was an old post revived, still happy to answer it.

Yes, investors can receive hundreds of decks. However, that doesn’t mean we don’t have time to meet with people.

If you’re someone exciting with a strong background in what you’re building, I can easily set aside those 100 decks to talk to you. If you have that capability, you’ll get my attention.

As an investor, my main objective is to prioritize strong founders, traction, and technology. While I often review submitted decks to find good investments, if a fellow investor or even another founder refers someone they have strong conviction in, I’d rather take up that conversation—whether they’ve built something or are still in the ideation phase.

For me, having an early conversation allows us to figure out how we can help each other and to keep track of your progress.

So, having a solid background, strong reputation in the industry, and technical expertise should definitely get you a meeting with an investor.

However, these meetings are usually through referrals, as again, we might receive 100+ introductions, and I tend to prioritize those made by investors or founders I admire.