Aaron Harris advises founders to build VC relationships before raising

Aaron Harris says founders raising large rounds should build investor relationships well before starting a formal fundraise, arguing that seed-stage fundraising advice does not carry over to bigger rounds.

He recommends that founders build a target investor list, secure warm introductions through scripted outreach, and use public posts to draw investor interest. The advice is Harris's own view, reported in a single X post, and no outcomes from following it are cited.