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Avi Dey's avatar

06/01/2025 Saturday

What is your life Mission ?

I see you are located in San Francisco. Were you born here or in India ? Also do you have a working link to a VC-Philanthrooist ? Thanks.

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Sayanee Bhowmik's avatar

Hi Avi, I am an Indian. I started this newsletter when I was in the US. I don't live there. I am currently located in Canada.

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Avi Dey's avatar

Hello Sayanne,

From my knowledge and experience of many years past in the financial service industry, quality lifestyles with high quality community such as N.VA/Washington DC hub 2025+. For example, All N.VA counties as well State of VA have AAA+ bond rating by Moody. Come on down for a visit. Perhaps Mayor Alya of City of Alexandria can be your host for a day trip here ? She is planning an Economic Development Conference later this year. Welcome ! My LinkedIn ID: LinkedIn.com/in/cafetwin/. Thanks

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Sayanee Bhowmik's avatar

Thank you so much for the invite! That means a lot. I will check out N.VA. In the meantime, I would love your view on my newsletter. Based on your experience, do let me know how can I improve? Thanks :)

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Conduit of Value's avatar

This is spot on, messy cap tables are a nightmare- there are a few good companies out there that roll up early rounds into an SPV if things got too broad

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Avi Dey's avatar

Hello from Bohimia Americana 0201 Fx-Alexandria, VA. Appreciating your Unicorn Club. Thanks. Welcome your visit here 2025+. My ID: Avi Dey@qlg0201. Am new to Substack. Have complimentary interests. Comments on my startup most welcome! Thanks.

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Sayanee Bhowmik's avatar

Thanks for commenting, Avi. But I am a bit confused about the message here. Could you please elaborate?

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Heartfelt Boundaries's avatar

I especially enjoyed the red flags to watch out for! Thank you and congratulations on selling so many copies! 😁

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Sayanee Bhowmik's avatar

OMG! Thank you so much! Your comment means so much to me :)

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keith newman's avatar

Definitely shining light on a common startup Founder/CEO blind spot. A good read that I'm going to share with my portfolio co's!

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keith newman's avatar

Yeah, thanks for the note. Please, check out my re-launched podcast called LIftoff - was The Look Back- focused on founders and innovators driving growth. check it out.

https://youtu.be/eouCJTOcHVI?si=cgv6-lhSCNfU5NSC

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Sayanee Bhowmik's avatar

Thanks for the heads-up—congrats on the relaunch, Keith! Liftoff sounds right up my alley. I’ll definitely check it out—always keen to hear from voices driving real growth and innovation. Appreciate you sharing!

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Sayanee Bhowmik's avatar

Thanks so much Keith! ♥️♥️

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