>To a venture capitalist in Silicon Valley, I might say something like: "Our goal is to achieve the historic feat of putting a man on the moon and returning him safely to earth, something that has never been done before. This ambitious project has the potential to greatly advance our understanding of space and solidify our position as a global leader in space exploration."

Very close, but no investment for you, Mr. Westford!

Occasionally he will start his response with:

"Hello Venture Capitalists,"

Which reads a lot like "Hello fellow humans, of which I am definitely one of,"