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TThe Full Ratchet
A venture capitalist explains why he passed on Chime's seed round despite the founders' proven track record with Green Dot. He shares his reasoning for rejecting what seemed like a logical digital pivot from a successful team, illustrating how even experienced investors can misjudge market opportunities.
TThe Pitch
A VC shares a moment when her husband disagreed with her investment instincts about a platform opportunity, highlighting the tension between personal relationships and professional judgment in venture capital. She believed in the potential while he dismissed it as not viable.