Deeply agree with you. It was kind of the valleys own finance institution and svb had a lot of trust from the ecosystem. I remember working with them through Perkins years ago to get a startup off the ground and I couldn’t believe how much support I got and how well glued together everything was.
Your words are deeply moving and spot on. Thank you for writing this.
The issue here is this: if you have money and wish to be an angel investor in a startup, have at it, and bless you. BUT if you are using other people's money, you have different responsibilities. All the players should be engaging in informed risk management.
Deeply agree with you. It was kind of the valleys own finance institution and svb had a lot of trust from the ecosystem. I remember working with them through Perkins years ago to get a startup off the ground and I couldn’t believe how much support I got and how well glued together everything was.
Your words are deeply moving and spot on. Thank you for writing this.
ty for the very personal story and speaking absolute truth here
"The real world is not kind towards people who don't have money or pedigrees that want to start, fund, or work at early stage companies."
Truth, even before "pedigrees"
The issue here is this: if you have money and wish to be an angel investor in a startup, have at it, and bless you. BUT if you are using other people's money, you have different responsibilities. All the players should be engaging in informed risk management.
ah, what a lovely post, thanks for this
This is the absolute best read and take I've seen. 👏🏼
I'm late to this but appreciated it none the less.