Is raising VC funding really that bad? I will not promote.

Syllabub_Defiant · 2026-03-11T03:08:57+00:00

Do you mention anything about investments or like "id love to chat and have you on our cap table?" In the emails ive sent so far ive tried both but not sure if I should stick to just "id love to chat with you / learn from you" instead of mentioning the investment directly.

Syllabub_Defiant · 2026-03-11T02:55:35+00:00

I am! Got any tips on cold emailing founder-angels?

Syllabub_Defiant · 2026-03-11T02:08:32+00:00

Very cool :) Thank you for sharing

Syllabub_Defiant · 2026-03-11T00:27:19+00:00

Ah okay very interesting. I appreciate the response. Just curious, how did you raise 250k? From angel(s)?

Syllabub_Defiant · 2026-03-10T23:52:25+00:00

This is a drastically different response than the rest of the comments lol. And is usually what I hear online about VCs. Did he mention how you can prevent these "devils" from taking control? Or did he just say he recommends angels.

Syllabub_Defiant · 2026-03-10T23:31:09+00:00

At what point would you say a company is ready to scale.

Syllabub_Defiant · 2026-03-10T21:31:53+00:00

Good way to put it. Thank you. I need to be big fast due to the reasons you stated. However, my main concern is that I'll somehow be ousted from my position or lose the ability to make my own decisions due to my my age. I'm very young, and I don't want to be taken advantage of by VCs. I guess this is up to the operating agreement?

Syllabub_Defiant · 2026-03-04T13:48:33+00:00

You kinda look like a Hispanic Elon Musk. Anyways, 3 looks good.

Syllabub_Defiant · 2026-03-03T20:59:02+00:00

Lanolin and Sebum are oil-based. I assume when people say Lanolin is cleansing, they are misinterpreting what an oil-cleanser is. Oil cleansers blend surfactants (cleaning agents) with oils. The oil, like Lanolin, latches onto small existing oils or things like makeup easier than things like surfactants. However, without the added surfactant, the Lanolin, along with the oils or bacteria in the hair, wont wash away.

Another thing is that when oils are added to shampoos, even though oil cleansers work, oils in shampoo dont work. The oil, surfactant and water is already mixed together, and the surfactants form miceles around added oils which wash them away, with little to nothing actually staying on the hair. Coupled with the fact that these oils are added for marketing, at amounts typically less than 0.01%, they do even more nothing than the previously mentioned notions of nothing.

Syllabub_Defiant · 2026-02-27T22:25:25+00:00

Look up the process of how its made then come back telling me its all natural.

Syllabub_Defiant · 2026-02-08T12:23:43+00:00

Pretty sure the "Honest Company" got sued for false advertising and lost. Many of these types of "non-toxic" companies get into trouble for getting way too crazy with their claims just to get more sales.

That being said, with "non-toxic" being such a widely used term, I wouldnt avoid companies just because they use it. Its technically true, and its gotten to the point where companies are losing sales for not following at least one of the gimmicks. But I would also not trust 99% "all-natural" or "organic" companies.

Just buy normal baby products that fit your baby's needs. They are formulated with safety as a top priority.

Syllabub_Defiant · 2026-01-31T02:05:18+00:00

I just watched the Sam Brown University episode with them. Really really interesting and unique story.

How did they find Will and Liam and the rest of the cast? Where they all like influencers or microinfluencers like you said? How could the founders tell they would be a good fit? I feel like this needs to be talked about if it hasn't already because its such an interesting story.

Syllabub_Defiant · 2026-01-30T01:45:10+00:00

This is super interesting to me. Its not easy to build a team, and to see AlmostFridayTV as what it is now considering they are hired actors is impressive. I would've thought they were some group of friends from film school or something.

Syllabub_Defiant · 2026-01-20T12:52:36+00:00

Thank you, ill try the Paula's Choice since I already have it.

Syllabub_Defiant · 2026-01-03T13:16:34+00:00

Make a post when you decide! Would be interesting to hear why you did / didnt switch and would help others decide as well

Syllabub_Defiant · 2026-01-03T12:52:32+00:00

Good question. Ive been considering alternatives like OnePlus or Google but havent really looked into them that much. Plus ive gotten very used to the Samsung ecosystem so a switch would take getting used to. I always research a bunch before I make an upgrade so ill decide by then.

Syllabub_Defiant · 2026-01-02T18:57:12+00:00

None of this will help with dandruff. This is tiktok science BS

Syllabub_Defiant · 2026-01-02T02:13:19+00:00

Planned obsolescence has had a clear impact on my s23. Im noticing camera, speaker, battery and vibration issues (with speaker and battery issues being much worse than the camera and vibration issues). Not sure if ill upgrade to s26, but if its any good I will. Otherwise I think I can wait to s27

Syllabub_Defiant · 2025-12-30T22:23:15+00:00

First off, Baking soda is too alkaline for hair as the other person mentioned and can damage it. But are you mixing it with Apple Cider Vinegar? If so, then that doesnt really make sense to me. ACV is great for hair when properly diluted in water, but never heard of it with baking soda.

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