Eric Ries is the creator of The Lean Startup. He serves as an "Incorruptible" Partner at Unshackled Ventures.
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Unshackled Ventures writes $250K to $500K checks, larger than 33% of firms in the atlas.
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Who is Eric Ries?
Eric Ries is the creator of The Lean Startup. He serves as an "Incorruptible" Partner at Unshackled Ventures.
How much does Eric Ries invest?
Eric Ries invests through Unshackled Ventures, which writes checks of $250K to $500K at pre-seed.
How do I pitch Eric Ries?
Email [email protected], the firm's inbox for founders, and name Eric in the subject. A warm intro from a founder Unshackled Ventures backed works better.
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