Harlem Capital · 18 August 2026 · Operating Insight

Why the Best VC Deals Start Outside the Office

Harlem Capital

Venture's best deals emerge through trust-building outside formal settings—dinners, workouts, long-term relationship cultivation—rather than pitch rooms. Real diligence and conviction show up in what people do repeatedly over years, not in polished presentations.

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Topics: Venture Capital & Startups

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