Telling founders "no," Board meeting etiquette (VC School), + Michael Luciani | E1516
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For today's VC Sunday School, Jason talks about saying "no" to founders (1:20), and Molly asks about board meeting etiquette (20:12). Then, for This Week in Climate Startups, Molly speaks with Michael Luciani of Climate Capital (37:18).
(0:00) Jason intros today's show
(1:20) VCSS: Saying "no" to founders
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(11:01) Some VCs give a "no" to gauge a founder's tenacity
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(20:12) Board meeting etiquette
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(37:18) TWiCS: Michael Luciani of Climate Capital
(1:02:40) Outro
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