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They led our first round. CRV's process is not always the fastest - but Max is a loyal investor & board member. He is always responsive and willing to help, but not likely to be very proactive. He's always been in our court and honest.
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.
They led our first round. CRV's process is not always the fastest - but Max is a loyal investor & board member. He is always responsive and willing to help, but not likely to be very proactive. He's always been in our court and honest.
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.
They led our first round. CRV's process is not always the fastest - but Max is a loyal investor & board member. He is always responsive and willing to help, but not likely to be very proactive. He's always been in our court and honest.
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).
We had one call with Pavan @ Arkitekt Ventures. Pavan was engaged, asked good questions, and shared action items for next steps but we never heard back after multiple follow-ups. As a founder, I would love if we responded to people when they follow-up.
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.
We had one call with Pavan @ Arkitekt Ventures. Pavan was engaged, asked good questions, and shared action items for next steps but we never heard back after multiple follow-ups. As a founder, I would love if we responded to people when they follow-up.
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.
We had one call with Pavan @ Arkitekt Ventures. Pavan was engaged, asked good questions, and shared action items for next steps but we never heard back after multiple follow-ups. As a founder, I would love if we responded to people when they follow-up.
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).
David is a true partner to our startup. He brings a great, global perspective to any discussion we have. In addition, he personally helps every single week with intros to clients, advisors, investors etc... You can't ask for a better partner.
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.
David is a true partner to our startup. He brings a great, global perspective to any discussion we have. In addition, he personally helps every single week with intros to clients, advisors, investors etc... You can't ask for a better partner.
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.
David is a true partner to our startup. He brings a great, global perspective to any discussion we have. In addition, he personally helps every single week with intros to clients, advisors, investors etc... You can't ask for a better partner.
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).
Met Marvin once. We came prepared to the meeting with specific questions and knowledge about him. He was condescending and not helpful. Treated me and my co-founders as if we were wasting his time and told us he only took the meeting because someone suggested it. Specifically said "do you know how much my time is worth?". Perhaps he IS helpful when you get to work with him and he is on your CAP table but we had an awful experience that left us with a bad impression of him. I wouldn't want him representing me or my company if that is how he treats others.
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.
Met Marvin once. We came prepared to the meeting with specific questions and knowledge about him. He was condescending and not helpful. Treated me and my co-founders as if we were wasting his time and told us he only took the meeting because someone suggested it. Specifically said "do you know how much my time is worth?". Perhaps he IS helpful when you get to work with him and he is on your CAP table but we had an awful experience that left us with a bad impression of him. I wouldn't want him representing me or my company if that is how he treats others.
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.
Met Marvin once. We came prepared to the meeting with specific questions and knowledge about him. He was condescending and not helpful. Treated me and my co-founders as if we were wasting his time and told us he only took the meeting because someone suggested it. Specifically said "do you know how much my time is worth?". Perhaps he IS helpful when you get to work with him and he is on your CAP table but we had an awful experience that left us with a bad impression of him. I wouldn't want him representing me or my company if that is how he treats others.
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).
I meet thousands of founders. Its hard to read reviews like this. BUT not knowing the context or what & who makes this hard to respond to. I think we all have off days. I tend to be very brutally direct when people ask about their startup, the sector, fundraising in the USA. Its not always well received but my intentions come from trying to be helpful when most investors in Silicon Valley respond with empty platitudes or general feedback that will not help the founder. I specifically remember a situation where a founder from SE Asia out of our Durians portfolio came with questions after taking an office hours meant for my new accelerator batch cos. He wanted to fundraise in USA and I said it was probably not a good idea because of how investors here in SV saw the space, their relatively low growth rate and lack of differentiation. I thought it was a helpful meeting. My colleague from SE Asia called me and told me they thought I was an arrogant jerk. I honestly was kind of surprised but understand their perspective, my approach is not common. I just hope founders do their research and ask the 400+ startups I've invested in. I would like to think most would like or think I am pretty helpful.
Can't recommend Ameet highly enough. He's on the phone with me late into the evenings on a moments notice to help think through day-to-day items like employee equity grants, as well as an incredible supporter during fundraising. Feels like an additional co-founder when you really need one but never oversteps to provide unwanted input. I'd take his $ over another offer with better valuation anyday (within reason).
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.
Can't recommend Ameet highly enough. He's on the phone with me late into the evenings on a moments notice to help think through day-to-day items like employee equity grants, as well as an incredible supporter during fundraising. Feels like an additional co-founder when you really need one but never oversteps to provide unwanted input. I'd take his $ over another offer with better valuation anyday (within reason).
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.
Can't recommend Ameet highly enough. He's on the phone with me late into the evenings on a moments notice to help think through day-to-day items like employee equity grants, as well as an incredible supporter during fundraising. Feels like an additional co-founder when you really need one but never oversteps to provide unwanted input. I'd take his $ over another offer with better valuation anyday (within reason).
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 is a supportive investor in the space sector. He was quite responsive and gave good feedback on the pitch deck.
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 is a supportive investor in the space sector. He was quite responsive and gave good feedback on the pitch deck.
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 is a supportive investor in the space sector. He was quite responsive and gave good feedback on the pitch deck.
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).
It is easy to be a startup investor when everything works out. It is much harder when things are not going well. Josh supported my ideas and explorations in a new industry from the very beginning. Through all of the ups and downs, he was there to help and talk to at any time. If you want a warrior in your corner, work with Josh. Whether you win the battle or not, together you will fight a good fight.
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.
It is easy to be a startup investor when everything works out. It is much harder when things are not going well. Josh supported my ideas and explorations in a new industry from the very beginning. Through all of the ups and downs, he was there to help and talk to at any time. If you want a warrior in your corner, work with Josh. Whether you win the battle or not, together you will fight a good fight.
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.
It is easy to be a startup investor when everything works out. It is much harder when things are not going well. Josh supported my ideas and explorations in a new industry from the very beginning. Through all of the ups and downs, he was there to help and talk to at any time. If you want a warrior in your corner, work with Josh. Whether you win the battle or not, together you will fight a good fight.
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).
John Capodilupo has been one of the best investors in the company. He provides advice and guidance as a fellow founder on how best to build the company. He is understanding through the challenges and extremely encouraging when we need it. I highly recommend Accomplice and John Capodilupo.
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.
John Capodilupo has been one of the best investors in the company. He provides advice and guidance as a fellow founder on how best to build the company. He is understanding through the challenges and extremely encouraging when we need it. I highly recommend Accomplice and John Capodilupo.
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.
John Capodilupo has been one of the best investors in the company. He provides advice and guidance as a fellow founder on how best to build the company. He is understanding through the challenges and extremely encouraging when we need it. I highly recommend Accomplice and John Capodilupo.
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).
Probably one of the hardest-working people I've ever met in VC. Extremely diligent, and very reliable. All-around great cheerleader and thought partner. Huge fan of him -- he's going to be very successful one day.
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.
Probably one of the hardest-working people I've ever met in VC. Extremely diligent, and very reliable. All-around great cheerleader and thought partner. Huge fan of him -- he's going to be very successful one day.
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.
Probably one of the hardest-working people I've ever met in VC. Extremely diligent, and very reliable. All-around great cheerleader and thought partner. Huge fan of him -- he's going to be very successful one day.
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).
I don't have much experience with them in terms of how helpful they are as they are not investing in my company right now. But I've had 2-3 very nice conversations with Meghan Cross and she completely understood my vision and what I'm building. Overall she is very professional and asks tough and thoughtful questions. In the end I was disappointed to learn that they were holding off on investing in marketplace because "they just invested in 2 other ones" and want to see how they do before they make another investment. That was disheartening and didn't feel completely transparent. But she asked me to keep her updated which I will and perhaps sometime in the future there might be a better opportunity. This investor does not lead and they write checks for between $100K-$150K
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.
I don't have much experience with them in terms of how helpful they are as they are not investing in my company right now. But I've had 2-3 very nice conversations with Meghan Cross and she completely understood my vision and what I'm building. Overall she is very professional and asks tough and thoughtful questions. In the end I was disappointed to learn that they were holding off on investing in marketplace because "they just invested in 2 other ones" and want to see how they do before they make another investment. That was disheartening and didn't feel completely transparent. But she asked me to keep her updated which I will and perhaps sometime in the future there might be a better opportunity. This investor does not lead and they write checks for between $100K-$150K
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.
I don't have much experience with them in terms of how helpful they are as they are not investing in my company right now. But I've had 2-3 very nice conversations with Meghan Cross and she completely understood my vision and what I'm building. Overall she is very professional and asks tough and thoughtful questions. In the end I was disappointed to learn that they were holding off on investing in marketplace because "they just invested in 2 other ones" and want to see how they do before they make another investment. That was disheartening and didn't feel completely transparent. But she asked me to keep her updated which I will and perhaps sometime in the future there might be a better opportunity. This investor does not lead and they write checks for between $100K-$150K
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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