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Availability feels like progress. A founder searches for a name, sees that it is available, and experiences relief. No negotiation. No delay. No complexity. The domain can be registered immediately and the company can move forward. This moment often feels like a win. In reality, it is usually the weakest reason to choose a name. Serious founders understand that availability …

No venture capitalist will ever say this out loud. They will not mention it in feedback.They will not include it in rejection emails.They will never put it on a due-diligence checklist. But your domain name is being judged long before your pitch deck is finished. Often before your first meeting even begins. For experienced investors, a domain name is not …