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How do you handle a group of startup incubators demanding brokerage on deals introduced?

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May 03, 2023
How do you handle a group of startup incubators demanding brokerage on deals introduced?
I had a person reach out to me on LinkedIn recently asking for a retainer for deal flow they would send my way. My answer: Thank you but no thanks. In Ariana Grande's words; Sorry, not sorry.
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Jul 01, 2023 12:24pm
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Mike Suprovici
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May 03, 2023
Hey Yinka Adebiyi don’t engage.
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Neal Strickberger
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Aug 10, 2023
This is unethical on the part of the incubators, and a disservice to their participants.
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