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Mike Maples

Floodgate

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Mike is one of the most thoughtful, curious people I've ever worked with in the business world. The size of the check and the size of the company don't impact the level of attention and care that he gives to the founders he partners with. He is as focused on the people as he is on the problems - and it allows for a deeper discussion of what drives future value than one has with most VCs. I love that he is as motivated by learning, growing and changing the world as he is by returns - and that in turn makes a founder think bigger about their opportunity. He's also a total, experienced pro - and yet he doesn't carry an ego or put dictatorial type pressure on entrepreneurs. Top to bottom, he is a huge value add.
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