Jordy Hayes

“They're making these bets where they'll invest Very small six-figure checks at very reasonable valuations, given the risk profile. And I'm extremely bullish on the strategy. It makes me feel like an idiot for entering companies at 15 posts or 20 posts.”

“Investors don't need to see a deck if you have a banger demo and you are super compelling. It helps if you're an insider, it helps if you speak the language, it helps if you've maybe interned at a venture fund or whatever it is, but build a phenomenal demo get…”

“If the market map looks like a TGI Friday's menu, probably stay away. Don't make your first bet.”

“It's actually much less of an issue for the individual. I don't think Mickey's going to get in trouble for doing this. It really comes down to the company.”