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The no that isn’t actually no
You’ve made the ask, held the silence, and the response has come back.
Some people will give you a clear no. Often, though, the response is neither a yes nor quite a no. It’s something softer and more measured, and founders are very likely to hear versions of this.
We’ll think about it. It’s real...
by Solvej Biddle —
Oct 31, 2026
engage method
founder communication
investor relations
reading the room
stakeholder influence
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