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Stripe Atlas: https://stripe.com/atlas

I'm looking into forming an LLC, and while I am a big fan of Stripe, I can't really understand the value proposition of using Stripe Atlas to form an LLC. Forming a Delaware LLC costs about ~$200 online through some other services. While Stripe Atlas does provide Azlo (https://www.azlo.com/) for LLC's, Azlo is free regardless. So what am I getting for the additional $300 I am giving to Stripe?

Has anyone here formed their LLC through Stripe Atlas and was it worth it?

We all know that the best way to get connected to a VC is through a trusted mutual acquaintance, but of course not everybody has the network. So to the VC's on here: do you actually read every cold pitch email and, if so, how much time on average would you say you dedicate to every email?