Mutual trust. Mutual respect.
The investor & mentor
A founder is a person before they are a pitch.
If you are trying to build something useful, I am happy to listen. My preference is for founders to propose their own term sheet and explain what feels fair to them. I do not want a relationship built around bargaining for more equity. I want trust, respect and a purpose we both believe in.
A cup of tea or dinner at your home would make me happy as a gesture of connection. Mentoring can begin with a conversation; financial investment is considered personally, and any agreed support or terms are recorded clearly together. Neither a meeting nor a submitted pitch promises funding.Tell me what you want to build ↗