Verified Investor Response:
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It's always tough to hear about negative feedback like this, and I'm sorry you felt I was being condescending or dismissive in our meeting. That is never my intent and I strive to give a direct and prompt decision that is thoughtful and constructive. Generally, that's well-received and Founders tell us that they prefer a quick pass with feedback instead of never getting an answer. But, clearly sometimes I might miss the mark as it appears I might have done here. This is an important part of a VC's job and I'll continue to learn and attempt to convey criticism and feedback thoughtfully. If any Founders reading this are concerned, I'd encourage you to take a look at additional Founder feedback quotes on our website or reach out to any Maven Founder we've invested in to learn more about working with Maven. We take pride in being a close and very helpful partner to all our Maven Founders and are proud of our track record of helping iconic Maven Founders like Eric Yuan at Zoom and Kyle Vogt at Cruise, among many others, achieve their massive successes.