we usually prefer you have: 1) a functional prototype 1.1) or you've built products w/ previous traction 2) a team which includes one engineer at a minimum 2.1) ideally + designer + cust acquisition), and 3) some # of users (not your mom or your friends) 3.1) ideally some revenue too 4) have a business model / revenue model 4.1) or, shitloads of traction if not 5) some moxie.