This document provides tips for startups on getting the word out about their product. It discusses the importance of funding, having a lawyer, and whether certain things like a business plan, designer, or coding skills are necessary. It outlines the six stages of pitch grief that startups may experience when pitching investors: the email, response, prep, FOMO, cold shoulder, and acceptance. Tips are provided for each stage, such as being nice in the email, responding immediately, knowing the investor, and keeping at it even after rejection. It also notes that bootstrapping is becoming more common than large seed rounds due to VCs getting wiser.