# VCs Asleep But Deals Still Happen

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Podcast: [Tech News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tech-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7438584)
Published: 2026-06-05T23:03:50+00:00
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## Resource

Venture capitalists are falling asleep during startup pitches—and somehow still signing term sheets. Founders recount VCs napping through presentations, even scowling or snoozing while handing out deals. One jaw-dropping story: a top VC firm passed on Cloudflare’s co-founder Michelle Zatlyn because they doubted a woman could lead a security infrastructure company—ignoring that Cloudflare is now worth billions. Another founder thought they were chatting casually with Marc Andreessen, only to face a full team interrogation and rejection. Fundraising is wild, unpredictable, and full of power plays—but you’re not alone if you’ve got a story like this. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/4f8a6694c8d20f3b

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