“Many entrepreneurs don't understand that an up-and-coming associate may be the best VC for their company. This is a mistake because grand-slam investments are disproportionately championed by top associates and new partners. I mention that because Yida is such an associate. While working with Yida, I've found that he has great knowledge, connections, work-ethic, and instincts. That's why I think Yida will be known as a star VC in a few years. I encourage entrepreneurs to reach out to Yida today if they are looking for honest and insightful advice from a dependable partner. ”
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🚀 I'm thrilled to announce that we've successfully concluded our first Investment round at Blerify! Led by ParaFi Capital and supported by AIR…
🚀 I'm thrilled to announce that we've successfully concluded our first Investment round at Blerify! Led by ParaFi Capital and supported by AIR…
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Today we’re launching Trips, a company committed to building great products that provide creators a path to transforming their creative assets into…
Today we’re launching Trips, a company committed to building great products that provide creators a path to transforming their creative assets into…
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Excited to support the team at D3 as they revolutionize the domain name industry with the real metaverse: ICANN-recognized domains that represent…
Excited to support the team at D3 as they revolutionize the domain name industry with the real metaverse: ICANN-recognized domains that represent…
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