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Kirby Winfield / Ascend
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Review Rating
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How Well Do You Know This Investor?
Have known this investor for years (know them very well)
10
My cofounder and I have both known Kirby for years, as coworkers. When we started our current company, we initially brought him on as an advisor, and after a year he became an investor and a board member. Over the subsequent years, he has not only reinvested, but also brought to us other investors over multiple rounds, and connected us with a wide range of people who have been helpful to our growth. What we value most about Kirby is his perspective; he always asks honest, difficult questions that force us to think about the realities of where we're headed and how best to get there. For the most part, the investors we've interacted with all have the same questions, few of which require much more than answers we have ready to hand. But invariably, Kirby asks us questions that are not only unexpected, but which force us to think in new ways about about how our operational decisions (where we must focus) can impact our enterprise value (where we want to focus). In my experience, this is a super rare talent, and Kirby's presence and participation in our company has been additive--if not transformative--at every step.
Verified Investor Response:
Understands Market:
Responsive:
10
Respectful to Founders:
Decisive (Quick to Decision):
Adds Value:
10
Sharp/Pushes Thinking:
Cares About Equality:
I Trust This Investor:
10
No BS (Delivers):
Would You Recommend This Investor?
10
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