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Turner is very nice and courteous. He’s a good listener and asks good questions. However, I’m not sure Turner has the risk or appetite to be an early stage investor. His lack of operating expertise makes me question what value he’d add to our domain. His fund check sizes are minuscule so I fail to see what value he can add from a strategic or monetary front? Hard pass.
Turner is very nice and courteous. He’s a good listener and asks good questions. However, I’m not sure Turner has the risk or appetite to be an early stage investor. His lack of operating expertise makes me question what value he’d add to our domain. His fund check sizes are minuscule so I fail to see what value he can add from a strategic or monetary front? Hard pass.
Turner is very nice and courteous. He’s a good listener and asks good questions. However, I’m not sure Turner has the risk or appetite to be an early stage investor. His lack of operating expertise makes me question what value he’d add to our domain. His fund check sizes are minuscule so I fail to see what value he can add from a strategic or monetary front? Hard pass.
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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Interesting consumer mind, and very friendly. I haven't worked directly with him though. Very inspiring background on how he got into VC.
Interesting consumer mind, and very friendly. I haven't worked directly with him though. Very inspiring background on how he got into VC.
Interesting consumer mind, and very friendly. I haven't worked directly with him though. Very inspiring background on how he got into VC.
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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Joel is a great early investor to have on your cap table. He's not only an investor but someone who's opened up his network and given me a lot of time to iterate and strategize which is fundamental in the early stages of launching a business. He's supportive and doesn't impose his will - instead he's spent a lot of time helping me think through various critical decisions to find the best outcome for the business. He's always very happy to introduce investors, employees or strategic stakeholders and quite often does so without being asked. Finally, he lets you just get on with your business - no silly requests or distractions.
Joel is a great early investor to have on your cap table. He's not only an investor but someone who's opened up his network and given me a lot of time to iterate and strategize which is fundamental in the early stages of launching a business. He's supportive and doesn't impose his will - instead he's spent a lot of time helping me think through various critical decisions to find the best outcome for the business. He's always very happy to introduce investors, employees or strategic stakeholders and quite often does so without being asked. Finally, he lets you just get on with your business - no silly requests or distractions.
Joel is a great early investor to have on your cap table. He's not only an investor but someone who's opened up his network and given me a lot of time to iterate and strategize which is fundamental in the early stages of launching a business. He's supportive and doesn't impose his will - instead he's spent a lot of time helping me think through various critical decisions to find the best outcome for the business. He's always very happy to introduce investors, employees or strategic stakeholders and quite often does so without being asked. Finally, he lets you just get on with your business - no silly requests or distractions.
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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Free Money for Startups
Free Money for Startups
Free Money for Startups
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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When we signed the term sheet, Gil told us that now he works for us. He really meant it. He's very involved in the company (but not too much), he wants to learn as much as he can about our space, he has great product ideas (even for an industry he's not that familiar with), and he tries to find connections whenever we need intros. He's one of the smartest and fast-thinking investors I know. His way of thinking 10x may sometimes be too intense and a bit hard to handle when you're living in the day-to-day but on the flip-side he will never let you settle. I consider myself lucky to have him on board.
When we signed the term sheet, Gil told us that now he works for us. He really meant it. He's very involved in the company (but not too much), he wants to learn as much as he can about our space, he has great product ideas (even for an industry he's not that familiar with), and he tries to find connections whenever we need intros. He's one of the smartest and fast-thinking investors I know. His way of thinking 10x may sometimes be too intense and a bit hard to handle when you're living in the day-to-day but on the flip-side he will never let you settle. I consider myself lucky to have him on board.
When we signed the term sheet, Gil told us that now he works for us. He really meant it. He's very involved in the company (but not too much), he wants to learn as much as he can about our space, he has great product ideas (even for an industry he's not that familiar with), and he tries to find connections whenever we need intros. He's one of the smartest and fast-thinking investors I know. His way of thinking 10x may sometimes be too intense and a bit hard to handle when you're living in the day-to-day but on the flip-side he will never let you settle. I consider myself lucky to have him on board.
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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He was okay to deal with. Did not invest in the end.
He was okay to deal with. Did not invest in the end.
He was okay to deal with. Did not invest in the end.
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've known Tom for years, and he's one of the most singularly self-interested, self-aggrandizing, and decidedly unhelpful investors in the US or Europe. In each of roles, current and prior, he's only ever been interested in Tom. Pick another partner at GV, or look elsewhere for capital.
I've known Tom for years, and he's one of the most singularly self-interested, self-aggrandizing, and decidedly unhelpful investors in the US or Europe. In each of roles, current and prior, he's only ever been interested in Tom. Pick another partner at GV, or look elsewhere for capital.
I've known Tom for years, and he's one of the most singularly self-interested, self-aggrandizing, and decidedly unhelpful investors in the US or Europe. In each of roles, current and prior, he's only ever been interested in Tom. Pick another partner at GV, or look elsewhere for capital.
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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Roy genuinely cares about the tech community and its role in the world. Present, engaged, and candid. Smarter than he needs to be and uncommonly generous with his intelligence and insight. Whether he funds you or not, you definitely want Roy in your corner. A true mensch.
Roy genuinely cares about the tech community and its role in the world. Present, engaged, and candid. Smarter than he needs to be and uncommonly generous with his intelligence and insight. Whether he funds you or not, you definitely want Roy in your corner. A true mensch.
Roy genuinely cares about the tech community and its role in the world. Present, engaged, and candid. Smarter than he needs to be and uncommonly generous with his intelligence and insight. Whether he funds you or not, you definitely want Roy in your corner. A true mensch.
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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Ah Adam, the one that got away. What a super guy. Took the time to understand me as a founder and dig into an unsexy industry. Respectful, responsive, clear and transparent in his process and decisions. In the end he passed but it was done with class. I’d happily spend time doing it again. His team is great too.
Ah Adam, the one that got away. What a super guy. Took the time to understand me as a founder and dig into an unsexy industry. Respectful, responsive, clear and transparent in his process and decisions. In the end he passed but it was done with class. I’d happily spend time doing it again. His team is great too.
Ah Adam, the one that got away. What a super guy. Took the time to understand me as a founder and dig into an unsexy industry. Respectful, responsive, clear and transparent in his process and decisions. In the end he passed but it was done with class. I’d happily spend time doing it again. His team is great too.
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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Received a warm intro through a mutual acquaintance. Had a very good meeting and he seemed very knowledgeable and visibly excited about our solution and product roadmap. Concluded the meeting by promising to follow up in 24 hours. Eventually followed up about a month later after multiple updates from our end.
Received a warm intro through a mutual acquaintance. Had a very good meeting and he seemed very knowledgeable and visibly excited about our solution and product roadmap. Concluded the meeting by promising to follow up in 24 hours. Eventually followed up about a month later after multiple updates from our end.
Received a warm intro through a mutual acquaintance. Had a very good meeting and he seemed very knowledgeable and visibly excited about our solution and product roadmap. Concluded the meeting by promising to follow up in 24 hours. Eventually followed up about a month later after multiple updates from our end.
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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