https://techcrunch.com/2023/04/25/tc-roundup-pitch-coaching-from-5-vcs-black-founder-funding-options-3-fintech-flubs/

Based on my conversations last week at TechCrunch Early Stage, VCs are very open to first-time founders who can demonstrate more than just enthusiasm.

But dealmaking is idiosyncratic: a few investors might be content to make a deal over coffee, but early-stage teams still need a sturdy pitch deck or memo they can leave behind.