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I've loved working with him!
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I've loved working with him!
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I've loved working with him!
Founders! We've partnered with Ramp to help you:
Save your finance teams 10 hours/week. Close your books faster with Ramp’s accounting software integrations and intelligent spend categorization.
Eliminate overspend. Ramp’s current customers are uncovering and cutting an average of $125k/year through our savings reports and automated insights. Don’t leave money on the table.
Earn more than with any other corporate card. $200k in sign-up offers. 1.5% cash back on everything.
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Had a warm intro to Josh through someone I had only met once. He was incredibly generous with his time and feedback. Especially considering the fact that we were just starting to build the product, and were no where near ready to start having conversations with a fund like Upfront. Since then, Josh has responded to all of our emails with care and intention. Highly recommend.
Founders! We've partnered with MainStreet to help you get the $50K+ you're owed in gov't tax credits.
Onboard using our link and they'll donate $500 to Girls Who Code, a nonprofit working to close the gender gap in tech.
Had a warm intro to Josh through someone I had only met once. He was incredibly generous with his time and feedback. Especially considering the fact that we were just starting to build the product, and were no where near ready to start having conversations with a fund like Upfront. Since then, Josh has responded to all of our emails with care and intention. Highly recommend.
Founders! We've partnered with MainStreet to help you get the $50K+ you're owed in gov't tax credits.
Onboard using our link and they'll donate $500 to Girls Who Code, a nonprofit working to close the gender gap in tech.
Had a warm intro to Josh through someone I had only met once. He was incredibly generous with his time and feedback. Especially considering the fact that we were just starting to build the product, and were no where near ready to start having conversations with a fund like Upfront. Since then, Josh has responded to all of our emails with care and intention. Highly recommend.
Founders! We've partnered with Ramp to help you:
Save your finance teams 10 hours/week. Close your books faster with Ramp’s accounting software integrations and intelligent spend categorization.
Eliminate overspend. Ramp’s current customers are uncovering and cutting an average of $125k/year through our savings reports and automated insights. Don’t leave money on the table.
Earn more than with any other corporate card. $200k in sign-up offers. 1.5% cash back on everything.
VC Guide companies receive a $250 SIGNUP BONUS (after $1k in spend).
Luke is a VC investor based in Los Angeles who invests in startups in the Princeton network through his fund Chaac ventures. I worked for a company in their portfolio - Chaac was the company's first investor. The company had problems unrelated to this investment, but Luke stayed aware and constructive to the founders during this process. Luke has many connections within and beyond the Princeton network and earnestly tries to be an ally to founders whether he backs them or not. Since starting a new company, I have used Luke as a sounding board and although our company is not a perfect fit for Chaac ventures, he has been a helpful and trusted partner to our business.
Founders! We've partnered with MainStreet to help you get the $50K+ you're owed in gov't tax credits.
Onboard using our link and they'll donate $500 to Girls Who Code, a nonprofit working to close the gender gap in tech.
Luke is a VC investor based in Los Angeles who invests in startups in the Princeton network through his fund Chaac ventures. I worked for a company in their portfolio - Chaac was the company's first investor. The company had problems unrelated to this investment, but Luke stayed aware and constructive to the founders during this process. Luke has many connections within and beyond the Princeton network and earnestly tries to be an ally to founders whether he backs them or not. Since starting a new company, I have used Luke as a sounding board and although our company is not a perfect fit for Chaac ventures, he has been a helpful and trusted partner to our business.
Founders! We've partnered with MainStreet to help you get the $50K+ you're owed in gov't tax credits.
Onboard using our link and they'll donate $500 to Girls Who Code, a nonprofit working to close the gender gap in tech.
Luke is a VC investor based in Los Angeles who invests in startups in the Princeton network through his fund Chaac ventures. I worked for a company in their portfolio - Chaac was the company's first investor. The company had problems unrelated to this investment, but Luke stayed aware and constructive to the founders during this process. Luke has many connections within and beyond the Princeton network and earnestly tries to be an ally to founders whether he backs them or not. Since starting a new company, I have used Luke as a sounding board and although our company is not a perfect fit for Chaac ventures, he has been a helpful and trusted partner to our business.
Founders! We've partnered with Ramp to help you:
Save your finance teams 10 hours/week. Close your books faster with Ramp’s accounting software integrations and intelligent spend categorization.
Eliminate overspend. Ramp’s current customers are uncovering and cutting an average of $125k/year through our savings reports and automated insights. Don’t leave money on the table.
Earn more than with any other corporate card. $200k in sign-up offers. 1.5% cash back on everything.
VC Guide companies receive a $250 SIGNUP BONUS (after $1k in spend).
Solid, honest and direct. Really cares about the founder and supportive. Very professional.
Founders! We've partnered with MainStreet to help you get the $50K+ you're owed in gov't tax credits.
Onboard using our link and they'll donate $500 to Girls Who Code, a nonprofit working to close the gender gap in tech.
Solid, honest and direct. Really cares about the founder and supportive. Very professional.
Founders! We've partnered with MainStreet to help you get the $50K+ you're owed in gov't tax credits.
Onboard using our link and they'll donate $500 to Girls Who Code, a nonprofit working to close the gender gap in tech.
Solid, honest and direct. Really cares about the founder and supportive. Very professional.
Founders! We've partnered with Ramp to help you:
Save your finance teams 10 hours/week. Close your books faster with Ramp’s accounting software integrations and intelligent spend categorization.
Eliminate overspend. Ramp’s current customers are uncovering and cutting an average of $125k/year through our savings reports and automated insights. Don’t leave money on the table.
Earn more than with any other corporate card. $200k in sign-up offers. 1.5% cash back on everything.
VC Guide companies receive a $250 SIGNUP BONUS (after $1k in spend).
Nick and Alex lived up to their focus on being a first check for founding teams, even at an "uncomfortably early" stage. I felt like they were invested before I was even sure if, when and how to go all-in on the early idea, and played an important role in that. I would only have trusted a few people in that process, and somehow they became a part of it even though I didn't know them up to that point. I think a big reason was how dialed in and well regarded they were in the NY community. The only thing Nick/Notation didn't have that is always useful at pre/seed stage is the ability and track record to reliably lead follow-on rounds as a good longevity option with minimal signaling risk, but wouldn't consider that table stakes for a great first check fund.
Founders! We've partnered with MainStreet to help you get the $50K+ you're owed in gov't tax credits.
Onboard using our link and they'll donate $500 to Girls Who Code, a nonprofit working to close the gender gap in tech.
Nick and Alex lived up to their focus on being a first check for founding teams, even at an "uncomfortably early" stage. I felt like they were invested before I was even sure if, when and how to go all-in on the early idea, and played an important role in that. I would only have trusted a few people in that process, and somehow they became a part of it even though I didn't know them up to that point. I think a big reason was how dialed in and well regarded they were in the NY community. The only thing Nick/Notation didn't have that is always useful at pre/seed stage is the ability and track record to reliably lead follow-on rounds as a good longevity option with minimal signaling risk, but wouldn't consider that table stakes for a great first check fund.
Founders! We've partnered with MainStreet to help you get the $50K+ you're owed in gov't tax credits.
Onboard using our link and they'll donate $500 to Girls Who Code, a nonprofit working to close the gender gap in tech.
Nick and Alex lived up to their focus on being a first check for founding teams, even at an "uncomfortably early" stage. I felt like they were invested before I was even sure if, when and how to go all-in on the early idea, and played an important role in that. I would only have trusted a few people in that process, and somehow they became a part of it even though I didn't know them up to that point. I think a big reason was how dialed in and well regarded they were in the NY community. The only thing Nick/Notation didn't have that is always useful at pre/seed stage is the ability and track record to reliably lead follow-on rounds as a good longevity option with minimal signaling risk, but wouldn't consider that table stakes for a great first check fund.
Founders! We've partnered with Ramp to help you:
Save your finance teams 10 hours/week. Close your books faster with Ramp’s accounting software integrations and intelligent spend categorization.
Eliminate overspend. Ramp’s current customers are uncovering and cutting an average of $125k/year through our savings reports and automated insights. Don’t leave money on the table.
Earn more than with any other corporate card. $200k in sign-up offers. 1.5% cash back on everything.
VC Guide companies receive a $250 SIGNUP BONUS (after $1k in spend).
Pano Anthos is just an awful investor silly because he thinks investors are gods who control entrepreneurs like us. We got funding from him and oh boy, this person hasn't helped us even a single bit. Not at all responsive and his talking tone is as if he has bought me. Luckily, I was able to steer the company to safe harbor on my own. But I would never recommend anyone taking funding from him or XRC Labs. He simply wants to be the next Paul Graham and he is failing miserably at that.
Founders! We've partnered with MainStreet to help you get the $50K+ you're owed in gov't tax credits.
Onboard using our link and they'll donate $500 to Girls Who Code, a nonprofit working to close the gender gap in tech.
Pano Anthos is just an awful investor silly because he thinks investors are gods who control entrepreneurs like us. We got funding from him and oh boy, this person hasn't helped us even a single bit. Not at all responsive and his talking tone is as if he has bought me. Luckily, I was able to steer the company to safe harbor on my own. But I would never recommend anyone taking funding from him or XRC Labs. He simply wants to be the next Paul Graham and he is failing miserably at that.
Founders! We've partnered with MainStreet to help you get the $50K+ you're owed in gov't tax credits.
Onboard using our link and they'll donate $500 to Girls Who Code, a nonprofit working to close the gender gap in tech.
Pano Anthos is just an awful investor silly because he thinks investors are gods who control entrepreneurs like us. We got funding from him and oh boy, this person hasn't helped us even a single bit. Not at all responsive and his talking tone is as if he has bought me. Luckily, I was able to steer the company to safe harbor on my own. But I would never recommend anyone taking funding from him or XRC Labs. He simply wants to be the next Paul Graham and he is failing miserably at that.
Founders! We've partnered with Ramp to help you:
Save your finance teams 10 hours/week. Close your books faster with Ramp’s accounting software integrations and intelligent spend categorization.
Eliminate overspend. Ramp’s current customers are uncovering and cutting an average of $125k/year through our savings reports and automated insights. Don’t leave money on the table.
Earn more than with any other corporate card. $200k in sign-up offers. 1.5% cash back on everything.
VC Guide companies receive a $250 SIGNUP BONUS (after $1k in spend).
Jim is experienced, thoughtful, and wise. He'll tell you up front if he doesn't see you getting VC on favorable terms and what to do to be in a better position--rather than string your along and beat you up later. His portfolio is primarily Gov-tech, but it's done well.
Founders! We've partnered with MainStreet to help you get the $50K+ you're owed in gov't tax credits.
Onboard using our link and they'll donate $500 to Girls Who Code, a nonprofit working to close the gender gap in tech.
Jim is experienced, thoughtful, and wise. He'll tell you up front if he doesn't see you getting VC on favorable terms and what to do to be in a better position--rather than string your along and beat you up later. His portfolio is primarily Gov-tech, but it's done well.
Founders! We've partnered with MainStreet to help you get the $50K+ you're owed in gov't tax credits.
Onboard using our link and they'll donate $500 to Girls Who Code, a nonprofit working to close the gender gap in tech.
Jim is experienced, thoughtful, and wise. He'll tell you up front if he doesn't see you getting VC on favorable terms and what to do to be in a better position--rather than string your along and beat you up later. His portfolio is primarily Gov-tech, but it's done well.
Founders! We've partnered with Ramp to help you:
Save your finance teams 10 hours/week. Close your books faster with Ramp’s accounting software integrations and intelligent spend categorization.
Eliminate overspend. Ramp’s current customers are uncovering and cutting an average of $125k/year through our savings reports and automated insights. Don’t leave money on the table.
Earn more than with any other corporate card. $200k in sign-up offers. 1.5% cash back on everything.
VC Guide companies receive a $250 SIGNUP BONUS (after $1k in spend).
Tim is an amazing investor. He makes decisions very quick. His terms are fair, and the legal team is quick with finalising deals. He always supported with follow up investments, and bridged rounds when needed. On the negative, he is very attached to individuals, and does not dig into the team and its support in detail, aka does decisions on individual opinions/inputs instead of proper "diligence".
Founders! We've partnered with MainStreet to help you get the $50K+ you're owed in gov't tax credits.
Onboard using our link and they'll donate $500 to Girls Who Code, a nonprofit working to close the gender gap in tech.
Tim is an amazing investor. He makes decisions very quick. His terms are fair, and the legal team is quick with finalising deals. He always supported with follow up investments, and bridged rounds when needed. On the negative, he is very attached to individuals, and does not dig into the team and its support in detail, aka does decisions on individual opinions/inputs instead of proper "diligence".
Founders! We've partnered with MainStreet to help you get the $50K+ you're owed in gov't tax credits.
Onboard using our link and they'll donate $500 to Girls Who Code, a nonprofit working to close the gender gap in tech.
Tim is an amazing investor. He makes decisions very quick. His terms are fair, and the legal team is quick with finalising deals. He always supported with follow up investments, and bridged rounds when needed. On the negative, he is very attached to individuals, and does not dig into the team and its support in detail, aka does decisions on individual opinions/inputs instead of proper "diligence".
Founders! We've partnered with Ramp to help you:
Save your finance teams 10 hours/week. Close your books faster with Ramp’s accounting software integrations and intelligent spend categorization.
Eliminate overspend. Ramp’s current customers are uncovering and cutting an average of $125k/year through our savings reports and automated insights. Don’t leave money on the table.
Earn more than with any other corporate card. $200k in sign-up offers. 1.5% cash back on everything.
VC Guide companies receive a $250 SIGNUP BONUS (after $1k in spend).
Jeff was the first investor to take the leap with us. During the raise he was fast, helpful, and really went to bat for us to help us find the right investors to bring into the round. After the raise Jeff was invaluable with intros to other founders and gives great product feedback. If you have the opportunity, you want Jeff on your cap table.
Founders! We've partnered with MainStreet to help you get the $50K+ you're owed in gov't tax credits.
Onboard using our link and they'll donate $500 to Girls Who Code, a nonprofit working to close the gender gap in tech.
Jeff was the first investor to take the leap with us. During the raise he was fast, helpful, and really went to bat for us to help us find the right investors to bring into the round. After the raise Jeff was invaluable with intros to other founders and gives great product feedback. If you have the opportunity, you want Jeff on your cap table.
Founders! We've partnered with MainStreet to help you get the $50K+ you're owed in gov't tax credits.
Onboard using our link and they'll donate $500 to Girls Who Code, a nonprofit working to close the gender gap in tech.
Jeff was the first investor to take the leap with us. During the raise he was fast, helpful, and really went to bat for us to help us find the right investors to bring into the round. After the raise Jeff was invaluable with intros to other founders and gives great product feedback. If you have the opportunity, you want Jeff on your cap table.
Founders! We've partnered with Ramp to help you:
Save your finance teams 10 hours/week. Close your books faster with Ramp’s accounting software integrations and intelligent spend categorization.
Eliminate overspend. Ramp’s current customers are uncovering and cutting an average of $125k/year through our savings reports and automated insights. Don’t leave money on the table.
Earn more than with any other corporate card. $200k in sign-up offers. 1.5% cash back on everything.
VC Guide companies receive a $250 SIGNUP BONUS (after $1k in spend).
Thanks for the review! Means a lot and appreciate you taking the time.
Andreas is a talker, knows everything and has opinions and advices and tells you he wants to invest with small check. But when it comes to writing the check, he will find an excuse and postpone it.
Founders! We've partnered with MainStreet to help you get the $50K+ you're owed in gov't tax credits.
Onboard using our link and they'll donate $500 to Girls Who Code, a nonprofit working to close the gender gap in tech.
Andreas is a talker, knows everything and has opinions and advices and tells you he wants to invest with small check. But when it comes to writing the check, he will find an excuse and postpone it.
Founders! We've partnered with MainStreet to help you get the $50K+ you're owed in gov't tax credits.
Onboard using our link and they'll donate $500 to Girls Who Code, a nonprofit working to close the gender gap in tech.
Andreas is a talker, knows everything and has opinions and advices and tells you he wants to invest with small check. But when it comes to writing the check, he will find an excuse and postpone it.
Founders! We've partnered with Ramp to help you:
Save your finance teams 10 hours/week. Close your books faster with Ramp’s accounting software integrations and intelligent spend categorization.
Eliminate overspend. Ramp’s current customers are uncovering and cutting an average of $125k/year through our savings reports and automated insights. Don’t leave money on the table.
Earn more than with any other corporate card. $200k in sign-up offers. 1.5% cash back on everything.
VC Guide companies receive a $250 SIGNUP BONUS (after $1k in spend).
First up: Sorry that you had a mixed experience with me. If possible if would love if you could reach out so that i know which deal you are talking about. As far as i know i have never given a commitment to invest and then not followed through. I try to be very strict on this and explain usually constraints around investment (eg domain experts as co-investors) if i want to but can't commit. I am not saying you are wrong. Most likely i am just blanking on this situation so i would love to know more and learn from this. No hard feelings. I am very germanic about feedback. PS: Agree on being a talker and having opinions ;)
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