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I once worked in a building and got to be friends with the CEO of a medical tech start up. He dressed like shit everyday, literally had his toe poking out a hol
by nr2x 5y ago
I once worked in a building and got to be friends with the CEO of a medical tech start up. He dressed like shit everyday, literally had his toe poking out a hole in his shoe. One day he’s dressed impeccably, not just a suit - but a well tailored, very sharp one. I asked what the occasion was and he gave me some of the best advice ever: “I’m going to ask investors for money today and if you want people to hand you money you need to look like a guy people hand money to.”
- _underfl0w_ 5y agoThat is actually incredibly good advice. Sounds obvious on its face, but isn't necessarily obvious in the moment.
- nr2x 5y agoOh yeah, and he *really* dressed like shit normally - you could easily think he was homeless.
- whimsicalism 5y agoUnless you're wearing a blanket it is difficult for me to tell that someone is homeless from what they are wearing.
- yardie 5y ago> "...if you want people to hand you money you need to look like a guy people hand money to.” Pretty sage advice. I'm keeping this one.