Maria Poly
Fundraising Strategist, Founder @ VC Lens
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What’s the most irrational thing you’ve done to pursue this idea?
Maria Poly
Fundraising Strategist, Founder @ VC Lens
Why it matters?
Obsession is the best predictor of resilience. Investors want to see that you’re deeply committed, even when it defies logic.
What’s the most counterintuitive thing you’ve learned about this problem?
Maria Poly
Fundraising Strategist, Founder @ VC Lens
Why it matters?
Contrarian insights separate founders who’ve done the work from those who haven’t.
What’s the first domino you need to knock over to make your vision real?
Maria Poly
Fundraising Strategist, Founder @ VC Lens
Why it matters?
A big vision is meaningless without a clear starting point.
If you’re wrong about the timing, why?
Maria Poly
Fundraising Strategist, Founder @ VC Lens
Why it matters?
Self-awareness about timing risk is critical for credibility.
How many iterations did it take to get to your current solution?
Maria Poly
Fundraising Strategist, Founder @ VC Lens
Why it matters?
Iteration speed is a proxy for execution ability.
What do your competitors do better than you?
Maria Poly
Fundraising Strategist, Founder @ VC Lens
Why it matters?
Acknowledging weaknesses shows maturity and strategic thinking.
What’s the biggest mistake you’ve made so far, and what did you learn from it?
Maria Poly
Fundraising Strategist, Founder @ VC Lens
Why it matters?
Mistakes reveal more about resilience than generic challenges.
Who’s the most impressive person you’ve convinced to join your team, and how did you do it?
Maria Poly
Fundraising Strategist, Founder @ VC Lens
Why it matters?
Great founders are magnets for talent.
If you had to cut your burn rate by 50%, what would you prioritize?
Maria Poly
Fundraising Strategist, Founder @ VC Lens
Why it matters?
Capital discipline is critical, especially in tough markets.
What’s one skill you’ve deliberately worked to improve since starting this company?
Maria Poly
Fundraising Strategist, Founder @ VC Lens
Why it matters?
Founders who invest in themselves are more likely to scale with the company.
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