Flight
Fly in the day before. You need a clear head for the first pitch tomorrow.

A 2-day fundraising roadshow for founders meeting VCs or angels. Tightly scheduled back-to-back investor meetings with prep, debrief, and follow-up built in.
Fly in the day before. You need a clear head for the first pitch tomorrow.
Check in. Stay centrally — investor offices are often clustered and you'll be moving between them fast.
Final prep: review each investor's portfolio, thesis, and any prior interactions. Tailor your pitch angle for each meeting.
Confirm all meeting times, addresses, and contacts for tomorrow. Download offline maps for each location.
Quiet dinner. No alcohol. Early night.
Breakfast. Review your opening line and key numbers one more time.
Investor meeting 1. Arrive 5 minutes early. Pitch, answer questions, close with a clear ask.
Post-meeting debrief: note objections raised, interest level, and requested materials. Do this immediately.
Investor meeting 2.
Post-meeting debrief notes.
Lunch. Keep it quick if you have an afternoon slot.
Investor meeting 3.
Post-meeting debrief notes.
Investor meeting 4 (if scheduled). Or use this slot for a warm intro coffee.
Dinner with a warm contact or advisor in the ecosystem. Debrief the day and get a read on the market.
Breakfast. Incorporate any feedback from Day 1 into today's pitch if warranted.
Investor meeting 5.
Investor meeting 6 (if scheduled).
Send follow-up emails to every investor you met with. Same day follow-up is a strong signal. Attach deck if requested.
Log all expenses. Check out of hotel.
Transfer to airport.
Return flight. Update your investor tracker and CRM on the plane.