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In fairness, the next sentence is "If we fail, you get a check.", so I'm taking that more as an attempt at dry humour. Watching a random sampling of videos, the feedback is pretty thoughtful and polite. Of course the valuations aren't going to be the highest bearing in mind the tiny amount invested and absence of due diligence.


I agree. this is just a poor attempt at dry humor. That being said, If you read his manifesto, he sounds very angry about the need for connections to get investors and his anger comes off as crude and disrespectful in general. Maybe it's just me, but he can do without all the contempt and anger and net the same or a better result.


why not? it's a mildly refreshing change of pace from the smarmy bullshit and platitudes most people put out.




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