Sammy Abdullah · 4 November 2026 · Operating Insight

Negotiating With VC, or Really Anyone

Sammy Abdullah, GP @ Blossom Street

FBI hostage negotiation tactics from Chris Voss's 'Never Split the Difference' applied to VC fundraising: use first names and warmth, ask questions instead of saying no, listen actively, avoid assumptions, mirror language, and lead with empathy rather than aggression.

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Topics: Venture Capital & Startups

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