Weekly Deal Flow Sourcing Checklist

Use this weekly checklist to stay disciplined about deal flow sourcing. Consistency is the #1 predictor of deal quality. Pin it, follow it every week.

Monday: Review GitDealFlow trending list (30 min). Add 5-10 startups to watchlist. Skim sector momentum reports.

Tuesday: Deep-dive 3 startups from Monday (60 min). Read GitHub, LinkedIn, press. Update CRM.

Wednesday: Send 5 personalized outreach emails (60 min). Use MCP in Claude to draft notes referencing engineering traction.

Thursday: Follow up on last week's outreach (30 min). Log all responses.

Friday: Review watchlist momentum changes (30 min). Update pipeline. Plan next week.

Total: 3.5 hours. Sustained for 6 months, this routine surfaces 20-50 quality deals per year.

FAQ

What if I miss a week?

Don't panic, but don't make it a habit. Missing one week is fine; missing a month kills your pipeline. GitDealFlow's weekly digest helps you stay consistent.

Should I source on weekends?

No. Deal flow is a relationship business. Respect founders' and VCs' time. Monday-Friday routine is sustainable; weekend work leads to burnout.

How do I know if my sourcing is working?

Track these metrics: outreach sent per week, meetings booked per month, deals passed on per quarter, deals invested in per year. Improvement in the first three leads to improvement in the fourth.

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