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Looks like a shame piece for this fellow Justin Caldbeck. Was he given a chance to respond and is that in the article?

by buckbova 9y ago

thebiglebrewski 9y ago
Of course, there's no way he could be guilty of these allegations! Harumph!
- 3D0G 9y ago
  Oh, he is guilty. This shit is nothing new for him either. Always been this way. Was one of those star jocks in high school who used to torment nerds and go out with the cheerleaders. Total bro. Fuck these guys. Time to turn Silicon Valley back to the nerds and geeks (of whatever persuasion, color, gender, etc.). These assholes need to go back to Wall Street so we can build in peace.
  - thebiglebrewski 9y ago
    Haha not surprising, I was being sarcastic but interesting context. Sounds like not a nice guy. Did you go to high school with him?
r00fus 9y ago
From TFA: > In a statement, Mr. Caldbeck said, “I strongly deny The Information’s attacks on my character. The fact is, I have always enjoyed respectful relationships with female founders, business partners, and investors.” So yes he was requested to respond and did.
- vonwong 9y ago
  actually it now says: "UPDATE: Through a spokesman, Mr. Caldbeck issued an additional statement on Thursday afternoon: "Obviously, I am deeply disturbed by these allegations. While significant context is missing from the incidents reported by The Information, I deeply regret ever causing anyone to feel uncomfortable. The fact is that I have been privileged to have worked with female entrepreneurs throughout my career and I sincerely apologize to anyone who I made uncomfortable by my actions. There’s no denying this is an issue in the venture community, and I hate that my behavior has contributed to it."
3D0G 9y ago
Nah...I've interacted with this douchebag. This is totally in character for him. Surprised it took so long for this to bubble up. He was identified on Secret a few years ago for this type of behavior. Finally caught up to him. https://startupsanonymous.com/question/thoughts-post-listing-male-vcs-infamous-hitting-female-founders-pitch-business-meetings/ https://startupsanonymous.com/question/thoughts-post-listing...

Looks like a shame piece for this fellow Justin Caldbeck. Was he given a chance to respond and is that in the article?

thebiglebrewski 9y ago

Of course, there's no way he could be guilty of these allegations! Harumph!

3D0G 9y ago
Oh, he is guilty. This shit is nothing new for him either. Always been this way. Was one of those star jocks in high school who used to torment nerds and go out with the cheerleaders. Total bro. Fuck these guys. Time to turn Silicon Valley back to the nerds and geeks (of whatever persuasion, color, gender, etc.). These assholes need to go back to Wall Street so we can build in peace.
- thebiglebrewski 9y ago
  Haha not surprising, I was being sarcastic but interesting context. Sounds like not a nice guy. Did you go to high school with him?

r00fus 9y ago

From TFA: > In a statement, Mr. Caldbeck said, “I strongly deny The Information’s attacks on my character. The fact is, I have always enjoyed respectful relationships with female founders, business partners, and investors.” So yes he was requested to respond and did.

vonwong 9y ago
actually it now says: "UPDATE: Through a spokesman, Mr. Caldbeck issued an additional statement on Thursday afternoon: "Obviously, I am deeply disturbed by these allegations. While significant context is missing from the incidents reported by The Information, I deeply regret ever causing anyone to feel uncomfortable. The fact is that I have been privileged to have worked with female entrepreneurs throughout my career and I sincerely apologize to anyone who I made uncomfortable by my actions. There’s no denying this is an issue in the venture community, and I hate that my behavior has contributed to it."

3D0G 9y ago

Nah...I've interacted with this douchebag. This is totally in character for him. Surprised it took so long for this to bubble up. He was identified on Secret a few years ago for this type of behavior. Finally caught up to him. https://startupsanonymous.com/question/thoughts-post-listing-male-vcs-infamous-hitting-female-founders-pitch-business-meetings/ https://startupsanonymous.com/question/thoughts-post-listing...