The document provides advice for entrepreneurs on understanding what investors look for in potential investments and increasing the chances that a startup will be viewed as investible. It discusses evaluating whether a founder is truly an entrepreneur and prepared to overcome obstacles. Investors prioritize startups with traction, survivability, and a path to high growth. A founder's background, connections, and ability to solve known problems with a proven team also factor into investors' decisions. The document outlines characteristics of investible versus non-investible startups and provides tips for entrepreneurs to enhance their credibility and chances of obtaining funding.