{
  "id": 1846698,
  "title": "Why the smartest founders are interviewing investors before investors interview them",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/why-the-smartest-founders-are-interviewing-investors-before-investors",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-19T02:00:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "e27",
    "slug": "e27",
    "url": "https://e27.co/why-the-smartest-founders-are-interviewing-investors-before-investors-interview-them-20260816/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the evolving world of early-stage capital, a notable shift has occurred in the dynamics between founders and investors. Rather than investors being the gatekeepers and founders answering their questions, the tables have turned. Now, founders are conducting the interview, asking tougher questions, and screening for the right investors. This new approach is proving to be a game-changer for both parties involved.",
  "summary": "Picture two founders taking a meeting with the same investor next Tuesday. The first founder spends the weekend polishing his deck. He researches the investor’s portfolio, memorises the latest fund announcement, and rehearses his pitch with a friend. On Tuesday morning he walks in nervous, polite, and ready to answer every question. The second founder […] The post Why the smartest founders are…",
  "key_points": [
    "Founders now interview investors instead of the other way around",
    "Founders ask tougher questions and screen potential investors",
    "Shift in dynamics benefits both founders and investors"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}