Seed Money · 2026-07-10 · 12 min
Warm introductions can open doors, but only if you use them the right way. Too many early-stage founders ask for investor intros before they know whether that investor is actually a fit, which can lead to awkward asks, weak pitches, and getting ghosted. In this episode, Jayla breaks down the research you need to do before asking for an introduction to an angel investor, so you can protect your relationships, show up prepared, and increase the chances that the intro actually leads somewhere. You'll learn: Why warm introductions are valuable social capital, and why you should not waste them Why paying for investor introductions is usually a red flag How to figure out whether an angel investor actually invests at your stage What to look for in their industry, business model, and check-size preferences Why you need to research their existing investments and potential competitors How to identify the strongest introduction path, not just the most obvious one What to say when asking for the intro so the person making it feels confident saying yes Before you ask someone to open up their network, make sure you've done the work.
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