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Robin's experience and guidance has helped us evolve from heavily tech-focused founders to those that are now shipping a product that has a clear function, clear pricing, and is gaining traction. Over the last few years, he has provided consistently great introductions (customers, recruitment, and other investors), helped with product pricing/packaging, provided feedback on subsequent raises, as well as has always been available without ever meddling in day-to-day operations. I've had the (dis?)pleasure of speaking to many, many investors and, from all that experience, I couldn't recommend Robin highly enough. He has consistently set himself apart.
Robin's experience and guidance has helped us evolve from heavily tech-focused founders to those that are now shipping a product that has a clear function, clear pricing, and is gaining traction. Over the last few years, he has provided consistently great introductions (customers, recruitment, and other investors), helped with product pricing/packaging, provided feedback on subsequent raises, as well as has always been available without ever meddling in day-to-day operations. I've had the (dis?)pleasure of speaking to many, many investors and, from all that experience, I couldn't recommend Robin highly enough. He has consistently set himself apart.
Robin's experience and guidance has helped us evolve from heavily tech-focused founders to those that are now shipping a product that has a clear function, clear pricing, and is gaining traction. Over the last few years, he has provided consistently great introductions (customers, recruitment, and other investors), helped with product pricing/packaging, provided feedback on subsequent raises, as well as has always been available without ever meddling in day-to-day operations. I've had the (dis?)pleasure of speaking to many, many investors and, from all that experience, I couldn't recommend Robin highly enough. He has consistently set himself apart.
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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Santosh and the Dynamo team are some of the most supportive investors we've had. They backed us when we were barely a bit more than a concept (seems like they've done this a few times) and have spent the time and energy into really helping us make a business out of an idea. Santosh is straightforward and doesn't sugarcoat the hard truth but it's conveyed that even critical feedback is given because there's true alignment between him, Dynamo as a fund, and you as a founder. Dynamo's network in the supply chain space is fantastic and they're one of the few funds willing to put their money where their mouth is in terms of intros and network.
Santosh and the Dynamo team are some of the most supportive investors we've had. They backed us when we were barely a bit more than a concept (seems like they've done this a few times) and have spent the time and energy into really helping us make a business out of an idea. Santosh is straightforward and doesn't sugarcoat the hard truth but it's conveyed that even critical feedback is given because there's true alignment between him, Dynamo as a fund, and you as a founder. Dynamo's network in the supply chain space is fantastic and they're one of the few funds willing to put their money where their mouth is in terms of intros and network.
Santosh and the Dynamo team are some of the most supportive investors we've had. They backed us when we were barely a bit more than a concept (seems like they've done this a few times) and have spent the time and energy into really helping us make a business out of an idea. Santosh is straightforward and doesn't sugarcoat the hard truth but it's conveyed that even critical feedback is given because there's true alignment between him, Dynamo as a fund, and you as a founder. Dynamo's network in the supply chain space is fantastic and they're one of the few funds willing to put their money where their mouth is in terms of intros and network.
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 nice guy, and very smart. Gets genuinely excited by the prospect of what you're doing and wants you to succeed. As a board member lets founders get on with it, sometimes to a fault. Occasionally doesn't challenge enough.
Extremely nice guy, and very smart. Gets genuinely excited by the prospect of what you're doing and wants you to succeed. As a board member lets founders get on with it, sometimes to a fault. Occasionally doesn't challenge enough.
Extremely nice guy, and very smart. Gets genuinely excited by the prospect of what you're doing and wants you to succeed. As a board member lets founders get on with it, sometimes to a fault. Occasionally doesn't challenge 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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William and SOSV team is very co-operative and have in-depth knowledge about the ecosystem and help us a lot
William and SOSV team is very co-operative and have in-depth knowledge about the ecosystem and help us a lot
William and SOSV team is very co-operative and have in-depth knowledge about the ecosystem and help us a lot
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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Andre is of the best and most helpful humans beings on this planet — a literal breath of fresh air from all of the dreariness of this industry. He has a wealth of experience that’s so helpful regardless of the stage of the company and genuinely gets personally invested in every company that he works with. Any founder would be lucky to work with him.
Andre is of the best and most helpful humans beings on this planet — a literal breath of fresh air from all of the dreariness of this industry. He has a wealth of experience that’s so helpful regardless of the stage of the company and genuinely gets personally invested in every company that he works with. Any founder would be lucky to work with him.
Andre is of the best and most helpful humans beings on this planet — a literal breath of fresh air from all of the dreariness of this industry. He has a wealth of experience that’s so helpful regardless of the stage of the company and genuinely gets personally invested in every company that he works with. Any founder would be lucky to work with him.
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 worked w/ Jeff for 2+ years now and he's exactly what you want in a product-minded angel. Goes above and beyond to provide objective feedback and helps think through go-to-market on consumer goods. Cherry on top: he'll always champion you and your company with his awesome Twitter audience as well.
I've worked w/ Jeff for 2+ years now and he's exactly what you want in a product-minded angel. Goes above and beyond to provide objective feedback and helps think through go-to-market on consumer goods. Cherry on top: he'll always champion you and your company with his awesome Twitter audience as well.
I've worked w/ Jeff for 2+ years now and he's exactly what you want in a product-minded angel. Goes above and beyond to provide objective feedback and helps think through go-to-market on consumer goods. Cherry on top: he'll always champion you and your company with his awesome Twitter audience as well.
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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Not outright rude but painfully obvious when he doesn't care. Left our call in a hurry. Seems decently smart though.
Not outright rude but painfully obvious when he doesn't care. Left our call in a hurry. Seems decently smart though.
Not outright rude but painfully obvious when he doesn't care. Left our call in a hurry. Seems decently smart though.
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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Sarah's amazing. We first met Sarah while fundraising for our first startup and kept in touch over the years after Greylock passed on investing. When we were raising for our second company and reached out to pitch her, she asked thoughtful questions, set clear expectations, and respected our deadlines. After months of working with Sarah and Greylock, my impression of her has only gotten better. She’s really smart and quick (I often tell her to slow down so I can keep up), responsive (she'll text me back on Saturday morning within minutes), and respectful (doesn't show up late to meetings, follows through on promises). Strategically, she really tries to understand the problem that you are trying to solve for your customers and the business that *you* want to build. On top of all this, it's really clear that Sarah cares deeply about the founders she works with. I cannot recommend working with Sarah highly enough — you'll be really glad to have her on your cap table.
Sarah's amazing. We first met Sarah while fundraising for our first startup and kept in touch over the years after Greylock passed on investing. When we were raising for our second company and reached out to pitch her, she asked thoughtful questions, set clear expectations, and respected our deadlines. After months of working with Sarah and Greylock, my impression of her has only gotten better. She’s really smart and quick (I often tell her to slow down so I can keep up), responsive (she'll text me back on Saturday morning within minutes), and respectful (doesn't show up late to meetings, follows through on promises). Strategically, she really tries to understand the problem that you are trying to solve for your customers and the business that *you* want to build. On top of all this, it's really clear that Sarah cares deeply about the founders she works with. I cannot recommend working with Sarah highly enough — you'll be really glad to have her on your cap table.
Sarah's amazing. We first met Sarah while fundraising for our first startup and kept in touch over the years after Greylock passed on investing. When we were raising for our second company and reached out to pitch her, she asked thoughtful questions, set clear expectations, and respected our deadlines. After months of working with Sarah and Greylock, my impression of her has only gotten better. She’s really smart and quick (I often tell her to slow down so I can keep up), responsive (she'll text me back on Saturday morning within minutes), and respectful (doesn't show up late to meetings, follows through on promises). Strategically, she really tries to understand the problem that you are trying to solve for your customers and the business that *you* want to build. On top of all this, it's really clear that Sarah cares deeply about the founders she works with. I cannot recommend working with Sarah highly enough — you'll be really glad to have her on your cap table.
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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Very nice guy, thoughtful in his decision making and has enough technical chops to be helpful on the product and business sides. Outsiders Fund is a new one, but I enjoyed connecting with them.
Very nice guy, thoughtful in his decision making and has enough technical chops to be helpful on the product and business sides. Outsiders Fund is a new one, but I enjoyed connecting with them.
Very nice guy, thoughtful in his decision making and has enough technical chops to be helpful on the product and business sides. Outsiders Fund is a new one, but I enjoyed connecting with them.
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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Johnson Yang - a legend in the making, and a name you should know. Simultaneously nice, friendly, and super sharp on both B2C and B2B tech. Even if his firm doesn't invest, you'll enjoy talking to him and making a friend in the process.
Johnson Yang - a legend in the making, and a name you should know. Simultaneously nice, friendly, and super sharp on both B2C and B2B tech. Even if his firm doesn't invest, you'll enjoy talking to him and making a friend in the process.
Johnson Yang - a legend in the making, and a name you should know. Simultaneously nice, friendly, and super sharp on both B2C and B2B tech. Even if his firm doesn't invest, you'll enjoy talking to him and making a friend in the process.
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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