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Was an incredibly supportive investor for my last two startups. Steven will be the first investor I plan on calling when i am ready to build something new in thefuture.
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Was an incredibly supportive investor for my last two startups. Steven will be the first investor I plan on calling when i am ready to build something new in thefuture.
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.
Was an incredibly supportive investor for my last two startups. Steven will be the first investor I plan on calling when i am ready to build something new in thefuture.
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Jai really cares about the founders he meets and is always open to connecting with other founders, VCs, or other industry members. We've had plenty of discussions about various aerospace industries, in which he's offered valuable insights, not only from the financial / fundraising perspective, but also the technology angle. I would highly recommend working with Jai since he's an upstanding character and wants to treat people he works with with respect and decency.
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Onboard using our link and they'll donate $500 to Girls Who Code, a nonprofit working to close the gender gap in tech.
Jai really cares about the founders he meets and is always open to connecting with other founders, VCs, or other industry members. We've had plenty of discussions about various aerospace industries, in which he's offered valuable insights, not only from the financial / fundraising perspective, but also the technology angle. I would highly recommend working with Jai since he's an upstanding character and wants to treat people he works with with respect and decency.
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.
Jai really cares about the founders he meets and is always open to connecting with other founders, VCs, or other industry members. We've had plenty of discussions about various aerospace industries, in which he's offered valuable insights, not only from the financial / fundraising perspective, but also the technology angle. I would highly recommend working with Jai since he's an upstanding character and wants to treat people he works with with respect and decency.
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).
Though she didn't invest, she was very approachable. It wasn't the standard "let me know how I can be helpful" but felt like an actual empathetic conversation despite being a mismatch in what we were building and their interests. Most investors don't reply, or just say no and that is the end of 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.
Though she didn't invest, she was very approachable. It wasn't the standard "let me know how I can be helpful" but felt like an actual empathetic conversation despite being a mismatch in what we were building and their interests. Most investors don't reply, or just say no and that is the end of 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.
Though she didn't invest, she was very approachable. It wasn't the standard "let me know how I can be helpful" but felt like an actual empathetic conversation despite being a mismatch in what we were building and their interests. Most investors don't reply, or just say no and that is the end of 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).
The one thing I will say about Hemant is his breadth of expertise is insane, and it shows in his portfolio. He really knows his stuff about a lot of different fields/industries, but he comes at them with first principles (at the end of the day he's just evaluating them as businesses). He's very smart, but it's hard to get time with him. The time you do get is very valuable.
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.
The one thing I will say about Hemant is his breadth of expertise is insane, and it shows in his portfolio. He really knows his stuff about a lot of different fields/industries, but he comes at them with first principles (at the end of the day he's just evaluating them as businesses). He's very smart, but it's hard to get time with him. The time you do get is very valuable.
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.
The one thing I will say about Hemant is his breadth of expertise is insane, and it shows in his portfolio. He really knows his stuff about a lot of different fields/industries, but he comes at them with first principles (at the end of the day he's just evaluating them as businesses). He's very smart, but it's hard to get time with him. The time you do get is very valuable.
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).
One of the most underrated VCs in the country. David has it all; deep founder and operator experience, spectacular investments, and a venture capital partnership that is genuinely built by and for founders. David is who you want in your corner (and on your board) in the best of times and the worst of times.
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.
One of the most underrated VCs in the country. David has it all; deep founder and operator experience, spectacular investments, and a venture capital partnership that is genuinely built by and for founders. David is who you want in your corner (and on your board) in the best of times and the worst of times.
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.
One of the most underrated VCs in the country. David has it all; deep founder and operator experience, spectacular investments, and a venture capital partnership that is genuinely built by and for founders. David is who you want in your corner (and on your board) in the best of times and the worst of times.
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).
Tina is the most accessible, supportive, and founder first investor & partner we have. Through mutual connections, I heard raves about Tina & the Cherubic Team. And boy she did not disappoint and continues to impress us. Within 48 hours of our official pitch, she gave us a call with her decision to lead our round. The hustle and speed that Tina works is unmatched. Anytime a founder is having trouble she will go to the ends of the earth to keep you afloat and gain back momentum. During Covid-19, I saw her do this first hand for several of her portfolio companies while other investors cut their losses and ghosted. The genuine and caring nature of Tina is amplified ten-fold by her global team in the Valley and Asia. Anytime we needed something in China, Taiwan, or US, within hours or a couple of days we would be in contact with experts in her network or the Cherubic team working to help us. We have other investors that seem like they are "just" about the numbers, growth, and make promises to help that they don't even attempt to keep. Founders are under an incredible amount of self-imposed stress and anxiety, especially at the seed stage, and as founders we don't need more. If you want an investor that will fight like hell in your corner when you need them, prop you up, and let you do your thing when you don't need them, Tina is the partner for you!
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.
Tina is the most accessible, supportive, and founder first investor & partner we have. Through mutual connections, I heard raves about Tina & the Cherubic Team. And boy she did not disappoint and continues to impress us. Within 48 hours of our official pitch, she gave us a call with her decision to lead our round. The hustle and speed that Tina works is unmatched. Anytime a founder is having trouble she will go to the ends of the earth to keep you afloat and gain back momentum. During Covid-19, I saw her do this first hand for several of her portfolio companies while other investors cut their losses and ghosted. The genuine and caring nature of Tina is amplified ten-fold by her global team in the Valley and Asia. Anytime we needed something in China, Taiwan, or US, within hours or a couple of days we would be in contact with experts in her network or the Cherubic team working to help us. We have other investors that seem like they are "just" about the numbers, growth, and make promises to help that they don't even attempt to keep. Founders are under an incredible amount of self-imposed stress and anxiety, especially at the seed stage, and as founders we don't need more. If you want an investor that will fight like hell in your corner when you need them, prop you up, and let you do your thing when you don't need them, Tina is the partner for you!
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.
Tina is the most accessible, supportive, and founder first investor & partner we have. Through mutual connections, I heard raves about Tina & the Cherubic Team. And boy she did not disappoint and continues to impress us. Within 48 hours of our official pitch, she gave us a call with her decision to lead our round. The hustle and speed that Tina works is unmatched. Anytime a founder is having trouble she will go to the ends of the earth to keep you afloat and gain back momentum. During Covid-19, I saw her do this first hand for several of her portfolio companies while other investors cut their losses and ghosted. The genuine and caring nature of Tina is amplified ten-fold by her global team in the Valley and Asia. Anytime we needed something in China, Taiwan, or US, within hours or a couple of days we would be in contact with experts in her network or the Cherubic team working to help us. We have other investors that seem like they are "just" about the numbers, growth, and make promises to help that they don't even attempt to keep. Founders are under an incredible amount of self-imposed stress and anxiety, especially at the seed stage, and as founders we don't need more. If you want an investor that will fight like hell in your corner when you need them, prop you up, and let you do your thing when you don't need them, Tina is the partner for you!
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).
Very prone to ghosting and then reappearing. Say yes/no so we can both get on with our day. Conviction oriented which is good especially when it comes to his opinion on his portfolio companies, but I get the impression that this is out of investor pride instead of industry knowledge. When probed on more technical industries I found he lacked understanding on client acquisition due to not really understanding the client/indursty workings. This is based on my interactions with other investors and technical people. I would recommend him as a follow on cheque, not a lead, assuming there is not a heavy decision making influence.
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.
Very prone to ghosting and then reappearing. Say yes/no so we can both get on with our day. Conviction oriented which is good especially when it comes to his opinion on his portfolio companies, but I get the impression that this is out of investor pride instead of industry knowledge. When probed on more technical industries I found he lacked understanding on client acquisition due to not really understanding the client/indursty workings. This is based on my interactions with other investors and technical people. I would recommend him as a follow on cheque, not a lead, assuming there is not a heavy decision making influence.
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.
Very prone to ghosting and then reappearing. Say yes/no so we can both get on with our day. Conviction oriented which is good especially when it comes to his opinion on his portfolio companies, but I get the impression that this is out of investor pride instead of industry knowledge. When probed on more technical industries I found he lacked understanding on client acquisition due to not really understanding the client/indursty workings. This is based on my interactions with other investors and technical people. I would recommend him as a follow on cheque, not a lead, assuming there is not a heavy decision making influence.
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).
Mark Suster is the last person you want on your cap table or on your board. He is the least founder-friendly investor I've ever dealt with and works to remove more founders from the CEO position than any other investor I've come across. Check out which companies he's been on the board of and then check out which of the founding CEOs are still at those companies -- it's pretty terrible. He is extremely untrustworthy, manipulative, insecure, and believes only his opinion is right. He doesn't belong in VC. If you speak privately to other founders he's worked with, the vast majority will agree that they would never let him on their cap table again.
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.
Mark Suster is the last person you want on your cap table or on your board. He is the least founder-friendly investor I've ever dealt with and works to remove more founders from the CEO position than any other investor I've come across. Check out which companies he's been on the board of and then check out which of the founding CEOs are still at those companies -- it's pretty terrible. He is extremely untrustworthy, manipulative, insecure, and believes only his opinion is right. He doesn't belong in VC. If you speak privately to other founders he's worked with, the vast majority will agree that they would never let him on their cap table again.
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.
Mark Suster is the last person you want on your cap table or on your board. He is the least founder-friendly investor I've ever dealt with and works to remove more founders from the CEO position than any other investor I've come across. Check out which companies he's been on the board of and then check out which of the founding CEOs are still at those companies -- it's pretty terrible. He is extremely untrustworthy, manipulative, insecure, and believes only his opinion is right. He doesn't belong in VC. If you speak privately to other founders he's worked with, the vast majority will agree that they would never let him on their cap table again.
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).
While the firm leaves a lot to be desired, Chris is a great partner and guide. He is knowledgeable - having walked the path - engaged and open. At the early stage of a technical enterprise, he is an enormous asset. It is a shame that he is not as prominent in the firm as he should - I think the brash folk lack appreciation for his more academic style.
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.
While the firm leaves a lot to be desired, Chris is a great partner and guide. He is knowledgeable - having walked the path - engaged and open. At the early stage of a technical enterprise, he is an enormous asset. It is a shame that he is not as prominent in the firm as he should - I think the brash folk lack appreciation for his more academic style.
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.
While the firm leaves a lot to be desired, Chris is a great partner and guide. He is knowledgeable - having walked the path - engaged and open. At the early stage of a technical enterprise, he is an enormous asset. It is a shame that he is not as prominent in the firm as he should - I think the brash folk lack appreciation for his more academic style.
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).
Eager and persistent; moves quickly; good follow-through to get the deal done.
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.
Eager and persistent; moves quickly; good follow-through to get the deal done.
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.
Eager and persistent; moves quickly; good follow-through to get the deal done.
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).
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