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Old school VC, very into the handshake and in person meeting. Very good at sizing up B2B businesses. Has a very inspiring immigrant backstory.
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Old school VC, very into the handshake and in person meeting. Very good at sizing up B2B businesses. Has a very inspiring immigrant backstory.
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.
Old school VC, very into the handshake and in person meeting. Very good at sizing up B2B businesses. Has a very inspiring immigrant backstory.
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 worst VCs I've ever spoken with. Was an hour late to a meeting, didn't apologize, then played on her phone for the entire pitch. Then ghosted.
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 worst VCs I've ever spoken with. Was an hour late to a meeting, didn't apologize, then played on her phone for the entire pitch. Then ghosted.
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 worst VCs I've ever spoken with. Was an hour late to a meeting, didn't apologize, then played on her phone for the entire pitch. Then ghosted.
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).
Alex is an expert in marketplaces and the business in a box model. He moved faster than any investor I have ever seen in the DD process and truly cared about understanding the company. He was sharp and honest and transparent and all around a good guy. I would definitely recommend him to other founders.
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.
Alex is an expert in marketplaces and the business in a box model. He moved faster than any investor I have ever seen in the DD process and truly cared about understanding the company. He was sharp and honest and transparent and all around a good guy. I would definitely recommend him to other founders.
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.
Alex is an expert in marketplaces and the business in a box model. He moved faster than any investor I have ever seen in the DD process and truly cared about understanding the company. He was sharp and honest and transparent and all around a good guy. I would definitely recommend him to other founders.
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).
His primary value add is his work ethic and hustle. He is very good at keeping his ego in check. A great team player! Also, his network is fantastic. A hustler with a pedigree; rare to find.
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.
His primary value add is his work ethic and hustle. He is very good at keeping his ego in check. A great team player! Also, his network is fantastic. A hustler with a pedigree; rare to find.
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.
His primary value add is his work ethic and hustle. He is very good at keeping his ego in check. A great team player! Also, his network is fantastic. A hustler with a pedigree; rare to find.
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).
Niv is so flaky, it’s a wonder he’s even innbusiness. He ghosted on us without so much as a note.
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.
Niv is so flaky, it’s a wonder he’s even innbusiness. He ghosted on us without so much as a note.
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.
Niv is so flaky, it’s a wonder he’s even innbusiness. He ghosted on us without so much as a note.
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 am accessible 🤷♂️ My email is niv@shrug.vc and you can also text me/Shrug at (415) 234-3348 – I read everything :)
A few days ago, I left a critical review of Jeff. Although I still believe that the review was fair, Jeff's response showed a certain sense of self-awareness, grace, and vulnerability that gave me a newfound respect for him. Rather than responding defensively, Jeff made himself vulnerable and open to discussing how to better improve his methods. He requested that I reach out, and openly discuss things so that we can clear the air and he can work on what irked me, and others, as a founder. We often hear people mention that founders should be coachable, and should evolve overtime. However, we never speak about VCs in that manner, and rarely does their growth through time get highlighted. VCs make mistakes, and as founders, we should remember that they are humans that deserve second chances. From my recent interaction with Jeff, he's shown to truly care about founders and be the type of investor you want on your cap table. I can truly say that if you get Jeff on your team, you are in good company.
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.
A few days ago, I left a critical review of Jeff. Although I still believe that the review was fair, Jeff's response showed a certain sense of self-awareness, grace, and vulnerability that gave me a newfound respect for him. Rather than responding defensively, Jeff made himself vulnerable and open to discussing how to better improve his methods. He requested that I reach out, and openly discuss things so that we can clear the air and he can work on what irked me, and others, as a founder. We often hear people mention that founders should be coachable, and should evolve overtime. However, we never speak about VCs in that manner, and rarely does their growth through time get highlighted. VCs make mistakes, and as founders, we should remember that they are humans that deserve second chances. From my recent interaction with Jeff, he's shown to truly care about founders and be the type of investor you want on your cap table. I can truly say that if you get Jeff on your team, you are in good company.
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.
A few days ago, I left a critical review of Jeff. Although I still believe that the review was fair, Jeff's response showed a certain sense of self-awareness, grace, and vulnerability that gave me a newfound respect for him. Rather than responding defensively, Jeff made himself vulnerable and open to discussing how to better improve his methods. He requested that I reach out, and openly discuss things so that we can clear the air and he can work on what irked me, and others, as a founder. We often hear people mention that founders should be coachable, and should evolve overtime. However, we never speak about VCs in that manner, and rarely does their growth through time get highlighted. VCs make mistakes, and as founders, we should remember that they are humans that deserve second chances. From my recent interaction with Jeff, he's shown to truly care about founders and be the type of investor you want on your cap table. I can truly say that if you get Jeff on your team, you are in good company.
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).
Tommy is a friend and mentor who has helped me a lot over the years. However, he is super busy with his own startup and somewhat disorganized as a person, so he's never on top of his email and very hard to get in touch with. He very rarely makes angel investments, but when he does, he's able to leverage a huge network of angels in Scandinavia and elsewhere. On a personal level, I feel he's someone with integrity and who really cares about founders.
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.
Tommy is a friend and mentor who has helped me a lot over the years. However, he is super busy with his own startup and somewhat disorganized as a person, so he's never on top of his email and very hard to get in touch with. He very rarely makes angel investments, but when he does, he's able to leverage a huge network of angels in Scandinavia and elsewhere. On a personal level, I feel he's someone with integrity and who really cares about founders.
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.
Tommy is a friend and mentor who has helped me a lot over the years. However, he is super busy with his own startup and somewhat disorganized as a person, so he's never on top of his email and very hard to get in touch with. He very rarely makes angel investments, but when he does, he's able to leverage a huge network of angels in Scandinavia and elsewhere. On a personal level, I feel he's someone with integrity and who really cares about founders.
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).
You can't really get better than Eric when it comes to willing to be in the weeds with founders. He represents what his fund is about, and it's willing to be there step by step with his founders, spend time with them, brainstorm with them, whiteboard, the whole 9 yards. Incredibly nice human. Top shelf.
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.
You can't really get better than Eric when it comes to willing to be in the weeds with founders. He represents what his fund is about, and it's willing to be there step by step with his founders, spend time with them, brainstorm with them, whiteboard, the whole 9 yards. Incredibly nice human. Top shelf.
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.
You can't really get better than Eric when it comes to willing to be in the weeds with founders. He represents what his fund is about, and it's willing to be there step by step with his founders, spend time with them, brainstorm with them, whiteboard, the whole 9 yards. Incredibly nice human. Top shelf.
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).
Jesse was not the most respectful of our time, or the most responsive. I found out through the grapevine that he tried to backchannel about me in a quite ignorant way that made some incorrect assumptions about me.
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.
Jesse was not the most respectful of our time, or the most responsive. I found out through the grapevine that he tried to backchannel about me in a quite ignorant way that made some incorrect assumptions about me.
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.
Jesse was not the most respectful of our time, or the most responsive. I found out through the grapevine that he tried to backchannel about me in a quite ignorant way that made some incorrect assumptions about me.
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).
Was relatively disengaged throughout the call, failing to mute himself while yelling at his teenage daughters with all matter of sin, at the end of the call couldn’t muster up any feedback or the bile to just pass on the deal so went “I guess you could intro me to a customer, but like truthfully have no idea what we just spent the hour on so I doubt I’d write a check”. Introed to him through an LP, closed with Sequoia two days later. Hard Hard Passs
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 relatively disengaged throughout the call, failing to mute himself while yelling at his teenage daughters with all matter of sin, at the end of the call couldn’t muster up any feedback or the bile to just pass on the deal so went “I guess you could intro me to a customer, but like truthfully have no idea what we just spent the hour on so I doubt I’d write a check”. Introed to him through an LP, closed with Sequoia two days later. Hard Hard Passs
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 relatively disengaged throughout the call, failing to mute himself while yelling at his teenage daughters with all matter of sin, at the end of the call couldn’t muster up any feedback or the bile to just pass on the deal so went “I guess you could intro me to a customer, but like truthfully have no idea what we just spent the hour on so I doubt I’d write a check”. Introed to him through an LP, closed with Sequoia two days later. Hard Hard Passs
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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