11 books startup founders should read before pitching VCs for money

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Michael Seto

Attendees at Business Insider's Startup conference in 2012.

When seeking out your first round of venture funding, preparation is key.

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And what better way to prepare than by hitting the books?

We've asked around the Business Insider newsroom and scoured the Web, collecting 11 books that will help startup founders hone their pitch, build their confidence, and better their salesmanship - all while giving them the tools to take a fresh look at their startup.

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