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Assertion Not checkable as stated
Maveron told Serena & Lily they wouldn't even fund Starbucks in 2008
“In fact, Maveron, who was, you know, came from the money of Starbucks, they told us that if Starbucks had walked in their door right now, they wouldn't fund them.”
Lily Kanter Aug 3, 2026 ▶ 50:07 Serena & Lily: Serena Dugan and Lily Kanter. They Built a $20M Brand—Then One Investor Almost Destroyed It
Assertion Not checkable as stated
Errett: Howard Schultz urged Maveron to slow investments in fall 2007
“I will never forget it was the fall of 2007, and we had an investment meeting in Seattle, and he walked in and he said, we need to slow down our investments.”
Amy Errett Aug 18, 2025 ▶ 18:23 Madison Reed: Amy Errett
Disclosure
Errett: Maveron passed on an early investment in Dollar Shave Club
“We saw an investment at Maveron called Dollar Shave Club. And we passed.”
Amy Errett Aug 18, 2025 ▶ 24:34 Madison Reed: Amy Errett
Assertion Not checkable as stated
Top VCs including First Round and General Catalyst rejected Bombas
“I met with first round capital, general catalyst, Maveron, you know, all the names that we know today of backing up some of the biggest and best brands and companies. And Despite having connections or relationships with people, when I showed up with a deck tal…”
David Heath Sep 19, 2022 ▶ 58:20 Bombas: David Heath and Randy Goldberg
Assertion Supported
Andy Dunn turned down Maveron job offer to build Bonobos
“I have this offer from a venture capital firm, which was a firm up in Seattle called Maveron, and I said, but I don't think I'm going to take it, because I'm going to sell pants on the internet.”
Andy Dunn Apr 4, 2022 ▶ 14:15 Bonobos: Andy Dunn (2019)
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