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December 2023 Edition

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Mike is by far the best investor I've ever had and worked with. No one even comes close. A litmus test I use for investors is what it'd be like if I were stuck at sea in a storm with them trying to find undiscovered land. Some investors would bark orders at you, others would jump ship and some would try and replace you. Mike not only rolls up his sleeves to help, he'd continue to believe in you as the captain of the ship. So if you ever have the chance, go find your own "New World" with him!
Mike is by far the best investor I've ever had and worked with. No one even comes close. A litmus test I use for investors is what it'd be like if I were stuck at sea in a storm with them trying to find undiscovered land. Some investors would bark orders at you, others would jump ship and some would try and replace you. Mike not only rolls up his sleeves to help, he'd continue to believe in you as the captain of the ship. So if you ever have the chance, go find your own "New World" with him!
Mike is by far the best investor I've ever had and worked with. No one even comes close. A litmus test I use for investors is what it'd be like if I were stuck at sea in a storm with them trying to find undiscovered land. Some investors would bark orders at you, others would jump ship and some would try and replace you. Mike not only rolls up his sleeves to help, he'd continue to believe in you as the captain of the ship. So if you ever have the chance, go find your own "New World" with him!
Verified Investor Response:
Helps Founders:
10/10
Saves & Gives Founders Money:
Yes!
Needs to be Profitable?
Nope!
Is This For Real?
13/10
Founder Guarantee?
Nope!
Fees?
Unlimited cards. Zero fees.
Spend Control & Transparency?
13/10
Built to Save Founders Monay?
Yes!
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Sarah is very useful as a partner. She is responsive, supportive, and thoughtful, while working to help the team increase velocity, recruit new teammates, find customers and prospects, and be a sounding board for any questions or challenges that arise. Sarah is aggressive in her own learning curve and her understanding of the tech or market space nuances. She shows up to board meetings to contribute, to challenge, and to debate, and in between meetings tries to proactively provide opportunities, insights, and product-market fit intelligence. Overall, Sarah is a very worthy consideration as you are looking to fundraise, and she works very hard as a teammate.
Sarah is very useful as a partner. She is responsive, supportive, and thoughtful, while working to help the team increase velocity, recruit new teammates, find customers and prospects, and be a sounding board for any questions or challenges that arise. Sarah is aggressive in her own learning curve and her understanding of the tech or market space nuances. She shows up to board meetings to contribute, to challenge, and to debate, and in between meetings tries to proactively provide opportunities, insights, and product-market fit intelligence. Overall, Sarah is a very worthy consideration as you are looking to fundraise, and she works very hard as a teammate.
Sarah is very useful as a partner. She is responsive, supportive, and thoughtful, while working to help the team increase velocity, recruit new teammates, find customers and prospects, and be a sounding board for any questions or challenges that arise. Sarah is aggressive in her own learning curve and her understanding of the tech or market space nuances. She shows up to board meetings to contribute, to challenge, and to debate, and in between meetings tries to proactively provide opportunities, insights, and product-market fit intelligence. Overall, Sarah is a very worthy consideration as you are looking to fundraise, and she works very hard as a teammate.
Verified Investor Response:
Helps Founders:
10/10
Saves & Gives Founders Money:
Yes!
Needs to be Profitable?
Nope!
Is This For Real?
13/10
Founder Guarantee?
Nope!
Fees?
Unlimited cards. Zero fees.
Spend Control & Transparency?
13/10
Built to Save Founders Monay?
Yes!
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A very unusual character who comes across extremely arrogant and aggressive at first. But he's smart. Once you break through his litmus test, he's quite a nice guy. Will talk over you a lot and assume that he knows better than you, until you prove yourself.
A very unusual character who comes across extremely arrogant and aggressive at first. But he's smart. Once you break through his litmus test, he's quite a nice guy. Will talk over you a lot and assume that he knows better than you, until you prove yourself.
A very unusual character who comes across extremely arrogant and aggressive at first. But he's smart. Once you break through his litmus test, he's quite a nice guy. Will talk over you a lot and assume that he knows better than you, until you prove yourself.
Verified Investor Response:
Helps Founders:
10/10
Saves & Gives Founders Money:
Yes!
Needs to be Profitable?
Nope!
Is This For Real?
13/10
Founder Guarantee?
Nope!
Fees?
Unlimited cards. Zero fees.
Spend Control & Transparency?
13/10
Built to Save Founders Monay?
Yes!
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I have known Nitin as a founder for years and have been on many calls with him. He is, in my experience, one of the most dedicated partners at Unshackled, that takes the time to get to know you first, your vision, and your business. He goes above and beyond and gives you intros to help you raise your round as well. If you need help with product, he connects you with other relevant portfolio founders and other immigrant entrepreneurs beyond his portfolio to help you out in whatever aspect of the company. He's essentially a super connecter.
I have known Nitin as a founder for years and have been on many calls with him. He is, in my experience, one of the most dedicated partners at Unshackled, that takes the time to get to know you first, your vision, and your business. He goes above and beyond and gives you intros to help you raise your round as well. If you need help with product, he connects you with other relevant portfolio founders and other immigrant entrepreneurs beyond his portfolio to help you out in whatever aspect of the company. He's essentially a super connecter.
I have known Nitin as a founder for years and have been on many calls with him. He is, in my experience, one of the most dedicated partners at Unshackled, that takes the time to get to know you first, your vision, and your business. He goes above and beyond and gives you intros to help you raise your round as well. If you need help with product, he connects you with other relevant portfolio founders and other immigrant entrepreneurs beyond his portfolio to help you out in whatever aspect of the company. He's essentially a super connecter.
Verified Investor Response:
Helps Founders:
10/10
Saves & Gives Founders Money:
Yes!
Needs to be Profitable?
Nope!
Is This For Real?
13/10
Founder Guarantee?
Nope!
Fees?
Unlimited cards. Zero fees.
Spend Control & Transparency?
13/10
Built to Save Founders Monay?
Yes!
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Melissa has been fantastic to work with. She puts the time in to build the relationship with the founding team and it show. She asks great questions and is extremely clear and direct with expectations, goals and strategic suggestions.
Melissa has been fantastic to work with. She puts the time in to build the relationship with the founding team and it show. She asks great questions and is extremely clear and direct with expectations, goals and strategic suggestions.
Melissa has been fantastic to work with. She puts the time in to build the relationship with the founding team and it show. She asks great questions and is extremely clear and direct with expectations, goals and strategic suggestions.
Verified Investor Response:
Helps Founders:
10/10
Saves & Gives Founders Money:
Yes!
Needs to be Profitable?
Nope!
Is This For Real?
13/10
Founder Guarantee?
Nope!
Fees?
Unlimited cards. Zero fees.
Spend Control & Transparency?
13/10
Built to Save Founders Monay?
Yes!
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Very nice dude. However, they got a late intro and we were closing pretty soon. He rushed to take the meeting and then followed up after with "we require more time for DD before an investment decision". Don't waste your time if you're late in the process.
Very nice dude. However, they got a late intro and we were closing pretty soon. He rushed to take the meeting and then followed up after with "we require more time for DD before an investment decision". Don't waste your time if you're late in the process.
Very nice dude. However, they got a late intro and we were closing pretty soon. He rushed to take the meeting and then followed up after with "we require more time for DD before an investment decision". Don't waste your time if you're late in the process.
Verified Investor Response:
Helps Founders:
10/10
Saves & Gives Founders Money:
Yes!
Needs to be Profitable?
Nope!
Is This For Real?
13/10
Founder Guarantee?
Nope!
Fees?
Unlimited cards. Zero fees.
Spend Control & Transparency?
13/10
Built to Save Founders Monay?
Yes!
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Karin is unreliable, unhelpful, hopelessly lacking self confidence, and misunderstands most business verticals. She might be the single least qualified investor I've ever met. And I've known her for a decade.
Karin is unreliable, unhelpful, hopelessly lacking self confidence, and misunderstands most business verticals. She might be the single least qualified investor I've ever met. And I've known her for a decade.
Karin is unreliable, unhelpful, hopelessly lacking self confidence, and misunderstands most business verticals. She might be the single least qualified investor I've ever met. And I've known her for a decade.
Verified Investor Response:
Helps Founders:
10/10
Saves & Gives Founders Money:
Yes!
Needs to be Profitable?
Nope!
Is This For Real?
13/10
Founder Guarantee?
Nope!
Fees?
Unlimited cards. Zero fees.
Spend Control & Transparency?
13/10
Built to Save Founders Monay?
Yes!
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Interacted with Alfred few times. It's unbelievable how quickly he responds. Sharp, honest guy.
Interacted with Alfred few times. It's unbelievable how quickly he responds. Sharp, honest guy.
Interacted with Alfred few times. It's unbelievable how quickly he responds. Sharp, honest guy.
Verified Investor Response:
Helps Founders:
10/10
Saves & Gives Founders Money:
Yes!
Needs to be Profitable?
Nope!
Is This For Real?
13/10
Founder Guarantee?
Nope!
Fees?
Unlimited cards. Zero fees.
Spend Control & Transparency?
13/10
Built to Save Founders Monay?
Yes!
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I have been working with Kendrick for a few years, and overall he is a great person and really smart. He is devoted to his portfolio companies, both by being supportive and by lending advice. He digs in where appropriate, but also provides space for a me to engage him when and where appropriate. Overall, I highly recommend Kendrick.
I have been working with Kendrick for a few years, and overall he is a great person and really smart. He is devoted to his portfolio companies, both by being supportive and by lending advice. He digs in where appropriate, but also provides space for a me to engage him when and where appropriate. Overall, I highly recommend Kendrick.
I have been working with Kendrick for a few years, and overall he is a great person and really smart. He is devoted to his portfolio companies, both by being supportive and by lending advice. He digs in where appropriate, but also provides space for a me to engage him when and where appropriate. Overall, I highly recommend Kendrick.
Verified Investor Response:
Helps Founders:
10/10
Saves & Gives Founders Money:
Yes!
Needs to be Profitable?
Nope!
Is This For Real?
13/10
Founder Guarantee?
Nope!
Fees?
Unlimited cards. Zero fees.
Spend Control & Transparency?
13/10
Built to Save Founders Monay?
Yes!
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Throughout all the VC's who helped us in the fundraising process, Baris was extremely helpful in being a true partner to our founding team. Extremely sharp, and an incredible group of people at HC that were committed to scaling the engineering talent of our team.
Throughout all the VC's who helped us in the fundraising process, Baris was extremely helpful in being a true partner to our founding team. Extremely sharp, and an incredible group of people at HC that were committed to scaling the engineering talent of our team.
Throughout all the VC's who helped us in the fundraising process, Baris was extremely helpful in being a true partner to our founding team. Extremely sharp, and an incredible group of people at HC that were committed to scaling the engineering talent of our team.
Verified Investor Response:
Helps Founders:
10/10
Saves & Gives Founders Money:
Yes!
Needs to be Profitable?
Nope!
Is This For Real?
13/10
Founder Guarantee?
Nope!
Fees?
Unlimited cards. Zero fees.
Spend Control & Transparency?
13/10
Built to Save Founders Monay?
Yes!
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