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Hot take: Nabeel Hyatt isn't as much of a 'product guy' as much as he brags about on linkedin and on twitter. That seems to be all he talks about and what his ego is all wrapped up in, but when we worked with him he just seems to not contribute anything meaningful. His portfolio is very impressive, but I'd much rather have a partner who is actually valuable long-term and not just a brand-name sticker?
Hot take: Nabeel Hyatt isn't as much of a 'product guy' as much as he brags about on linkedin and on twitter. That seems to be all he talks about and what his ego is all wrapped up in, but when we worked with him he just seems to not contribute anything meaningful. His portfolio is very impressive, but I'd much rather have a partner who is actually valuable long-term and not just a brand-name sticker?
Hot take: Nabeel Hyatt isn't as much of a 'product guy' as much as he brags about on linkedin and on twitter. That seems to be all he talks about and what his ego is all wrapped up in, but when we worked with him he just seems to not contribute anything meaningful. His portfolio is very impressive, but I'd much rather have a partner who is actually valuable long-term and not just a brand-name sticker?
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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Martin at Holtzbrinck is incredibly supportive. Despite only speaking with him once every month or two, I always felt he was available on the other end of the phone to talk about the business. He was really helpful with fundraising, often convincing the other board members to re-invest and making positive introductions to other VCs.
Martin at Holtzbrinck is incredibly supportive. Despite only speaking with him once every month or two, I always felt he was available on the other end of the phone to talk about the business. He was really helpful with fundraising, often convincing the other board members to re-invest and making positive introductions to other VCs.
Martin at Holtzbrinck is incredibly supportive. Despite only speaking with him once every month or two, I always felt he was available on the other end of the phone to talk about the business. He was really helpful with fundraising, often convincing the other board members to re-invest and making positive introductions to other VCs.
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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Kevin is an amazing investor and an even more amazing person. Kevin always finds a way to add value to our team!
Kevin is an amazing investor and an even more amazing person. Kevin always finds a way to add value to our team!
Kevin is an amazing investor and an even more amazing person. Kevin always finds a way to add value to 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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Eric passed on our company, but he made several intros to funds he thought would be a better fit and made himself available for fundraising strategy discussions and advice. He was kind, thoughtful, and helpful to our fundraising process even though we weren't a good fit for his fund.
Eric passed on our company, but he made several intros to funds he thought would be a better fit and made himself available for fundraising strategy discussions and advice. He was kind, thoughtful, and helpful to our fundraising process even though we weren't a good fit for his fund.
Eric passed on our company, but he made several intros to funds he thought would be a better fit and made himself available for fundraising strategy discussions and advice. He was kind, thoughtful, and helpful to our fundraising process even though we weren't a good fit for his fund.
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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Monica's specialty is in crypto and fintech, definitively. Still fairly new to the investing space due to the fact that she just switched from her operator role. With that said, incredibly helpful, always willing to give her your time to brainstorm, and excited to genuinely help founders.
Monica's specialty is in crypto and fintech, definitively. Still fairly new to the investing space due to the fact that she just switched from her operator role. With that said, incredibly helpful, always willing to give her your time to brainstorm, and excited to genuinely help founders.
Monica's specialty is in crypto and fintech, definitively. Still fairly new to the investing space due to the fact that she just switched from her operator role. With that said, incredibly helpful, always willing to give her your time to brainstorm, and excited to genuinely help founders.
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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Kobi is diligent and does his homework. He started out with a strong focus on security and has since evolved to other b2b spaces. Kobi is great, but not for everyone. He expects you to know your focus and own it. If you do then it is a very fruitful discussion. He is very trustworthy and a great supporter.
Kobi is diligent and does his homework. He started out with a strong focus on security and has since evolved to other b2b spaces. Kobi is great, but not for everyone. He expects you to know your focus and own it. If you do then it is a very fruitful discussion. He is very trustworthy and a great supporter.
Kobi is diligent and does his homework. He started out with a strong focus on security and has since evolved to other b2b spaces. Kobi is great, but not for everyone. He expects you to know your focus and own it. If you do then it is a very fruitful discussion. He is very trustworthy and a great supporter.
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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Understands the challenges of running a business and usually will give views on a decision but not deter you. Also, if pitching will quickly tell you on what are the missing points in your thesis.
Understands the challenges of running a business and usually will give views on a decision but not deter you. Also, if pitching will quickly tell you on what are the missing points in your thesis.
Understands the challenges of running a business and usually will give views on a decision but not deter you. Also, if pitching will quickly tell you on what are the missing points in your thesis.
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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Extremely rude during our meeting. He acted like he didn’t want to be there from the minute we began and actually interrupted not even 3 minutes in to say he hated the idea. I’m all for direct and to the point meetings but this was abrasive, condescending and gave me the sense that he shouldn’t have taken the meeting in the first place. I‘ve pitched 100+ investors and this was one of the worst meetings I have had.
Extremely rude during our meeting. He acted like he didn’t want to be there from the minute we began and actually interrupted not even 3 minutes in to say he hated the idea. I’m all for direct and to the point meetings but this was abrasive, condescending and gave me the sense that he shouldn’t have taken the meeting in the first place. I‘ve pitched 100+ investors and this was one of the worst meetings I have had.
Extremely rude during our meeting. He acted like he didn’t want to be there from the minute we began and actually interrupted not even 3 minutes in to say he hated the idea. I’m all for direct and to the point meetings but this was abrasive, condescending and gave me the sense that he shouldn’t have taken the meeting in the first place. I‘ve pitched 100+ investors and this was one of the worst meetings I have had.
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 delivers value and honest feedback on the business.
Roy delivers value and honest feedback on the business.
Roy delivers value and honest feedback on the business.
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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We pitched David for our Series A. He was very thoughtful in his evaluation. Logistics were a little off as he is Boston based and we were spending a lot of time in the Valley for our round but he introduced us to two highly respected entrepreneurs in his portfolio. When I come across great companies David is one of the first people I think of.
We pitched David for our Series A. He was very thoughtful in his evaluation. Logistics were a little off as he is Boston based and we were spending a lot of time in the Valley for our round but he introduced us to two highly respected entrepreneurs in his portfolio. When I come across great companies David is one of the first people I think of.
We pitched David for our Series A. He was very thoughtful in his evaluation. Logistics were a little off as he is Boston based and we were spending a lot of time in the Valley for our round but he introduced us to two highly respected entrepreneurs in his portfolio. When I come across great companies David is one of the first people I think of.
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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