<ul><li>Mocking the competition and not respecting them can make a founder look naive to VCs.</li><li>Hiding core issues during fundraising, such as not having a CTO or previous funding, reflects naivety to VCs.</li><li>Believing they can achieve significant success with a small team or minimal funding is seen as naive by VCs, unless there are exceptional circumstances.</li><li>Arrogance is a trait that never plays well with VCs, although a little is sometimes acceptable from a top CTO.</li></ul>

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