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Romain has already been in the shoes of a founder, he is therefore really founder’s friendly and can really help you out with many problems you face during your founder’s journey!
Romain has already been in the shoes of a founder, he is therefore really founder’s friendly and can really help you out with many problems you face during your founder’s journey!
Romain has already been in the shoes of a founder, he is therefore really founder’s friendly and can really help you out with many problems you face during your founder’s journey!
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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Basically honest, but negotiates aggressively on valuation and terms. He has as a strong set of views and frameworks for how industries and businesses should operate, and will push those strongly - this was pretty unhelpful in our case as we thought through some of the specific issues and dynamics in our business. Not a bad guy, but low empathy, not highly supportive and will always prioritize his own interests.
Basically honest, but negotiates aggressively on valuation and terms. He has as a strong set of views and frameworks for how industries and businesses should operate, and will push those strongly - this was pretty unhelpful in our case as we thought through some of the specific issues and dynamics in our business. Not a bad guy, but low empathy, not highly supportive and will always prioritize his own interests.
Basically honest, but negotiates aggressively on valuation and terms. He has as a strong set of views and frameworks for how industries and businesses should operate, and will push those strongly - this was pretty unhelpful in our case as we thought through some of the specific issues and dynamics in our business. Not a bad guy, but low empathy, not highly supportive and will always prioritize his own interests.
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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Paul's fund invests in stages later than where we currently are. Even knowing that Paul has been a great sounding board for me and provided great insights and critiques on our deck etc.
Paul's fund invests in stages later than where we currently are. Even knowing that Paul has been a great sounding board for me and provided great insights and critiques on our deck etc.
Paul's fund invests in stages later than where we currently are. Even knowing that Paul has been a great sounding board for me and provided great insights and critiques on our deck etc.
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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Kofi is a great investor! He comes from both sides of the table and leverages his network in the consumer space to make thoughtful introductions, help with hiring, and ultimately, open up doors. He has a high level of empathy and is great at maintaining relationships. To conclude, he is also very supportive of diverse founders.
Kofi is a great investor! He comes from both sides of the table and leverages his network in the consumer space to make thoughtful introductions, help with hiring, and ultimately, open up doors. He has a high level of empathy and is great at maintaining relationships. To conclude, he is also very supportive of diverse founders.
Kofi is a great investor! He comes from both sides of the table and leverages his network in the consumer space to make thoughtful introductions, help with hiring, and ultimately, open up doors. He has a high level of empathy and is great at maintaining relationships. To conclude, he is also very supportive of diverse founders.
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 known Ellen since her time at KP, through her transitional period of the lawsuit and Reddit job, and then afterwards in her current line of work in D&I. Contrary to the media reports (which were largely paid for by PR firms hired by KP), she is a conscientious and warm person who genuinely tries to help entrepreneurs - she invests as an angel now. She will do a tremendous amount of work on your behalf (intros, research, spending time), and possesses very keen analytical business mind that she uses to help founders see around corners and anticipate problems. At the same time, she's not going to be pushy or arrogant like other hotshot investors. She will offer you her advice and if you're not smart enough to take it, she'll still come around later to help you fix the mess. Totally a class act.
I've known Ellen since her time at KP, through her transitional period of the lawsuit and Reddit job, and then afterwards in her current line of work in D&I. Contrary to the media reports (which were largely paid for by PR firms hired by KP), she is a conscientious and warm person who genuinely tries to help entrepreneurs - she invests as an angel now. She will do a tremendous amount of work on your behalf (intros, research, spending time), and possesses very keen analytical business mind that she uses to help founders see around corners and anticipate problems. At the same time, she's not going to be pushy or arrogant like other hotshot investors. She will offer you her advice and if you're not smart enough to take it, she'll still come around later to help you fix the mess. Totally a class act.
I've known Ellen since her time at KP, through her transitional period of the lawsuit and Reddit job, and then afterwards in her current line of work in D&I. Contrary to the media reports (which were largely paid for by PR firms hired by KP), she is a conscientious and warm person who genuinely tries to help entrepreneurs - she invests as an angel now. She will do a tremendous amount of work on your behalf (intros, research, spending time), and possesses very keen analytical business mind that she uses to help founders see around corners and anticipate problems. At the same time, she's not going to be pushy or arrogant like other hotshot investors. She will offer you her advice and if you're not smart enough to take it, she'll still come around later to help you fix the mess. Totally a class act.
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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Jason is one of the friendliest, most thoughtful VCs I've worked with / had on my board. He always comes with good ideas but doesn't force them on the CEOs he works with. The entire Maveron team is also very friendly and open to helping, even when a given partner isn't on the board. I would strongly recommend working with Jason if you have the opportunity to do so!
Jason is one of the friendliest, most thoughtful VCs I've worked with / had on my board. He always comes with good ideas but doesn't force them on the CEOs he works with. The entire Maveron team is also very friendly and open to helping, even when a given partner isn't on the board. I would strongly recommend working with Jason if you have the opportunity to do so!
Jason is one of the friendliest, most thoughtful VCs I've worked with / had on my board. He always comes with good ideas but doesn't force them on the CEOs he works with. The entire Maveron team is also very friendly and open to helping, even when a given partner isn't on the board. I would strongly recommend working with Jason if you have the opportunity to do so!
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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VentureSouth has done an excellent job of coaching our company in the transition from pre-seed angel and debt financing through our first equity round, ensuring that our cap table and operating structure are mutually beneficial for both the investors and our business. There is a strong willingness to help, coach, challenge, etc. to ensure the best outcome for all parties. We continue to work with VentureSouth for follow on funding rounds. They also do a great job of leveraging the SC high growth angel investor tax credit for their investors, which in-turn increases size of funding rounds.
VentureSouth has done an excellent job of coaching our company in the transition from pre-seed angel and debt financing through our first equity round, ensuring that our cap table and operating structure are mutually beneficial for both the investors and our business. There is a strong willingness to help, coach, challenge, etc. to ensure the best outcome for all parties. We continue to work with VentureSouth for follow on funding rounds. They also do a great job of leveraging the SC high growth angel investor tax credit for their investors, which in-turn increases size of funding rounds.
VentureSouth has done an excellent job of coaching our company in the transition from pre-seed angel and debt financing through our first equity round, ensuring that our cap table and operating structure are mutually beneficial for both the investors and our business. There is a strong willingness to help, coach, challenge, etc. to ensure the best outcome for all parties. We continue to work with VentureSouth for follow on funding rounds. They also do a great job of leveraging the SC high growth angel investor tax credit for their investors, which in-turn increases size of funding rounds.
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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The one investor in the valley that will always be on your side.
The one investor in the valley that will always be on your side.
The one investor in the valley that will always be on your side.
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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Danielle was exceedingly pleasant to talk with and honest about her fund's previous challenges with investment in our particular sector. While she told us no, she did so quickly, politely, and in a way that left feeling like we had created an actual relationship. When asked, she did make introductions on our behalf to other funders and relayed similarly unvarnished feedback. I can't speak to her or or colleagues' technical or business acumen, but I would've liked to work with her on our product launch.
Danielle was exceedingly pleasant to talk with and honest about her fund's previous challenges with investment in our particular sector. While she told us no, she did so quickly, politely, and in a way that left feeling like we had created an actual relationship. When asked, she did make introductions on our behalf to other funders and relayed similarly unvarnished feedback. I can't speak to her or or colleagues' technical or business acumen, but I would've liked to work with her on our product launch.
Danielle was exceedingly pleasant to talk with and honest about her fund's previous challenges with investment in our particular sector. While she told us no, she did so quickly, politely, and in a way that left feeling like we had created an actual relationship. When asked, she did make introductions on our behalf to other funders and relayed similarly unvarnished feedback. I can't speak to her or or colleagues' technical or business acumen, but I would've liked to work with her on our product launch.
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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One of the few black VCs in Southeast Asia; a trailblazer that has earned him a lot of notoriety and connections.
One of the few black VCs in Southeast Asia; a trailblazer that has earned him a lot of notoriety and connections.
One of the few black VCs in Southeast Asia; a trailblazer that has earned him a lot of notoriety and connections.
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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