The Best VCs Always Knock Twice

I am often reminded what separates great VCs from the good ones -- its formulating long-term relationships so that they can help to identity (and subsequently invest in) world-class teams.  I was reminded of this recently after a recent conversation with a top-notch VC.  He was looking for a CEO "before" he invested in the company.  Over the years the best investors that have worked either successfully with you or wish they had will constantly keep in touch.  They know that whenever you tire of your current opportunity that they want to be first in line to have you involved with their next investment.