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Generally very open to making potential investor connections and serve as a champion of the company. Does not seem to have that much value add on the operational side of the business, but is incredibly knowledgeable about the space they are actively investing in.
Generally very open to making potential investor connections and serve as a champion of the company. Does not seem to have that much value add on the operational side of the business, but is incredibly knowledgeable about the space they are actively investing in.
Generally very open to making potential investor connections and serve as a champion of the company. Does not seem to have that much value add on the operational side of the business, but is incredibly knowledgeable about the space they are actively investing in.
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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To begin at a firm level -- its staggering how well regarded Pillar is in the boston ecosystem compared to how poorly they behave. Parker in particular, who i've known since he joined the firm, has been consistently catty, vindictive, and unrealistic in his communications. I've passed a couple companies into his welcoming arms, and all had intimate details leak within weeks, before he would eventually ghost or patronize the founders. The particular sin here is talking a huge game in first meetings, before slowly talking the founder into a 4 on 2. Horrible.
To begin at a firm level -- its staggering how well regarded Pillar is in the boston ecosystem compared to how poorly they behave. Parker in particular, who i've known since he joined the firm, has been consistently catty, vindictive, and unrealistic in his communications. I've passed a couple companies into his welcoming arms, and all had intimate details leak within weeks, before he would eventually ghost or patronize the founders. The particular sin here is talking a huge game in first meetings, before slowly talking the founder into a 4 on 2. Horrible.
To begin at a firm level -- its staggering how well regarded Pillar is in the boston ecosystem compared to how poorly they behave. Parker in particular, who i've known since he joined the firm, has been consistently catty, vindictive, and unrealistic in his communications. I've passed a couple companies into his welcoming arms, and all had intimate details leak within weeks, before he would eventually ghost or patronize the founders. The particular sin here is talking a huge game in first meetings, before slowly talking the founder into a 4 on 2. Horrible.
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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Friendly, actually helpful, provided direct feedback
Friendly, actually helpful, provided direct feedback
Friendly, actually helpful, provided direct feedback
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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Village Global wasted our time. They were responsive at first and then ghosted on us. They did not give us a clear yes or no until several weeks later. Do not recommend.
Village Global wasted our time. They were responsive at first and then ghosted on us. They did not give us a clear yes or no until several weeks later. Do not recommend.
Village Global wasted our time. They were responsive at first and then ghosted on us. They did not give us a clear yes or no until several weeks later. Do not recommend.
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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Bit of an oddball. Instead of trying to understand what we're doing, he told us what we should be doing and how, very much like a consultant would who has only theoretical exposure to an industry. He also pretended to not know me after I subsequently ran into him at a startup function.
Bit of an oddball. Instead of trying to understand what we're doing, he told us what we should be doing and how, very much like a consultant would who has only theoretical exposure to an industry. He also pretended to not know me after I subsequently ran into him at a startup function.
Bit of an oddball. Instead of trying to understand what we're doing, he told us what we should be doing and how, very much like a consultant would who has only theoretical exposure to an industry. He also pretended to not know me after I subsequently ran into him at a startup function.
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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One of the most underrated investors in the valley. She knows her stuff and will give you brilliant and honest feedback. Plus, she's just a great person to be around. I've known her for years and I don't know how many times I've emailed/texted her asking for help and within the hour we're sitting down or on the phone hashing ideas out. I can't recommend her enough.
One of the most underrated investors in the valley. She knows her stuff and will give you brilliant and honest feedback. Plus, she's just a great person to be around. I've known her for years and I don't know how many times I've emailed/texted her asking for help and within the hour we're sitting down or on the phone hashing ideas out. I can't recommend her enough.
One of the most underrated investors in the valley. She knows her stuff and will give you brilliant and honest feedback. Plus, she's just a great person to be around. I've known her for years and I don't know how many times I've emailed/texted her asking for help and within the hour we're sitting down or on the phone hashing ideas out. I can't recommend her enough.
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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Marshall is young but very hungry. Will grind super hard to help the founders he talks to. Only wish is that he was more available!
Marshall is young but very hungry. Will grind super hard to help the founders he talks to. Only wish is that he was more available!
Marshall is young but very hungry. Will grind super hard to help the founders he talks to. Only wish is that he was more available!
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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Unethical. Feigned interest in our company while having our competitor listen in on a video chat.
Unethical. Feigned interest in our company while having our competitor listen in on a video chat.
Unethical. Feigned interest in our company while having our competitor listen in on a video chat.
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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Dan is relatively new to tech VC but is bringing tremendous value to his portfolio companies. He comes from a hospitality investment firm, so he understands venture & complicated deal structures and has been incredibly helpful in cap table management & company formation. He is also very hands on if you need him to be and will go to bat making introductions, doing reference calls, and being all around helpful. I'm glad we met this boutique firm and I hope they start doing more deals here in NYC soon.
Dan is relatively new to tech VC but is bringing tremendous value to his portfolio companies. He comes from a hospitality investment firm, so he understands venture & complicated deal structures and has been incredibly helpful in cap table management & company formation. He is also very hands on if you need him to be and will go to bat making introductions, doing reference calls, and being all around helpful. I'm glad we met this boutique firm and I hope they start doing more deals here in NYC soon.
Dan is relatively new to tech VC but is bringing tremendous value to his portfolio companies. He comes from a hospitality investment firm, so he understands venture & complicated deal structures and has been incredibly helpful in cap table management & company formation. He is also very hands on if you need him to be and will go to bat making introductions, doing reference calls, and being all around helpful. I'm glad we met this boutique firm and I hope they start doing more deals here in NYC soon.
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 couldn't have wished for a better person to work with. Thoughtful, straightforward and helpful any time. Gives critical and constructive advice. He makes himself available in real time to provide feedback, remove blockers or respond when needed. He comes prepared to every conversation, and reads every email that you send. He knows what he's talking about and helps you focus on the most important problems to solve at each step. Unlike other VCs, he does not burry you with stupid requests, ask unnecessary questions or try to run your business. Instead, he listens, is patient, provides high quality advice, gives support and helps you find the resources needed and make the right decisions to succeed. After working with Chris, I will be a lot more picky about who we decide to let invest in our business. He sets a high bar.
I couldn't have wished for a better person to work with. Thoughtful, straightforward and helpful any time. Gives critical and constructive advice. He makes himself available in real time to provide feedback, remove blockers or respond when needed. He comes prepared to every conversation, and reads every email that you send. He knows what he's talking about and helps you focus on the most important problems to solve at each step. Unlike other VCs, he does not burry you with stupid requests, ask unnecessary questions or try to run your business. Instead, he listens, is patient, provides high quality advice, gives support and helps you find the resources needed and make the right decisions to succeed. After working with Chris, I will be a lot more picky about who we decide to let invest in our business. He sets a high bar.
I couldn't have wished for a better person to work with. Thoughtful, straightforward and helpful any time. Gives critical and constructive advice. He makes himself available in real time to provide feedback, remove blockers or respond when needed. He comes prepared to every conversation, and reads every email that you send. He knows what he's talking about and helps you focus on the most important problems to solve at each step. Unlike other VCs, he does not burry you with stupid requests, ask unnecessary questions or try to run your business. Instead, he listens, is patient, provides high quality advice, gives support and helps you find the resources needed and make the right decisions to succeed. After working with Chris, I will be a lot more picky about who we decide to let invest in our business. He sets a high bar.
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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