Definition
When investors, customers, or acquirers proactively reach out to a startup rather than being solicited. It's the entrepreneurial equivalent of being asked to the dance instead of doing the asking.
Example Usage
The viral product launch generated so much inbound interest from VCs that we didn't need to pitch anyone.
Origin
Borrowed from sales and marketing terminology, widely adopted in startup contexts
Fun Fact
Startups with strong inbound interest can negotiate significantly better terms since they're not appearing desperate.
Source: Startup fundraising and business development terminology
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