VC Confidential The enlightened are not sitting on mountain tops.* Winning habits create winners. Keep it simple.* Appreciate the Art of the Deal* Florentine I’m from the government and I’m here to help. Startup Funding Myth 1: Angels are easier to deal with than VCs. Startup Funding Myth 2: It’s easier to raise money Crowdfunding than with VCs. Startup Funding Myth 3: VCs only invest in deals that are already profitable. Startup Funding Myth 4: VCs only invest in CEOs with a history of successful exits. Startup Funding Myth 5: VCs only invest in CEOs that give up control.