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A16Z Capital Management, Llc Vs. [name redacted]

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To access the actual docs, go here:

https://web.sanmateocourt.org/midx/

Search for 26-CIV-00518

Deep link to the petition/complaint PDF: https://tinyurl.com/32xj5djy

(The details are the last page)

The respondent did not show up to the hearing. They also did not show up to the gun relinquishment hearing, where it was noted they have approached another VC firm with a firearm before being apprehended by the police. The san mateo prosecutor's office was notified of non-compliance.

This seems unlikely to have any sort of happy ending.

Thanks, that's a much better link. That original submitted link is garbage.

Can't wait for his LinkedIn post.

"Approached with a firearm" is wildly different from "tried to pitch". This is a ridiculously slanted headline.

It seems like some people are trying to portray him as something he’s not.

He has been focused on building startups since arriving in Silicon Valley and has created multiple products over the years. That track record speaks more clearly than speculative claims.

(Submitted title was "A Founder Tried to Pitch — and Got a Restraining Orde" - we've changed it since)

The claim that he approached another VC firm is incorrect.

He was invited to the location via text message, where the founder encouraged him to apply and be accepted into their accelerator program. Upon arrival, the situation became uncomfortable, with individuals attempting to intimidate and surround him.

There is a growing concern among founders about how ideas are handled in these environments, and situations like this only reinforce those concerns.

It’s important not to misrepresent what actually happened.

I'm not trying to misrepresent anything, just going by what the documents say.

I don't know what happened but the last paragraph of the complaint says he approached another firm, became aggressive, and pulled out a firearm.

There isn't a transcript of the hearing itself or other affidavits that give a different pov like you are giving.

He also did not show up to the hearing or send a lawyer to present an alternative view or set of evidence.

At that point it becomes an accepted set of uncontested facts (legally, i mean)

inshallah god will see the truth happened

From what I understand, no firearm was involved in this situation. When the individual arrived, he asked to pitch, and shortly after, staff/security asked him to leave.

The founder shared his story and recorded video at the time. This founder has also built a 3D printer and developed several other projects.

There may be additional context from law enforcement as well, but it’s important to rely on verified information rather than assumptions.

Not enough information here to make informed comments.

Agreed. I will say that poking around a bit more on that site it looks like a temporary restraining order involving the same parties was granted, so perhaps there's some more history to this dispute than just what is visible on said link.

If your workplace takes legal action against you, there is more history.

"Workplace violence restraining orders" in California appear to be a type of restraining order that can be filed by an employer on behalf of an employee, to protect said employee from a third party

https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/WV-restraining-order

The only useful bit I can get from that incredibly ugly/spammy site is that the restraining order referenced "workplace violence"

yes looks like security decided to scam, but the actual stuff don't know

An you posted it......

Interesting that OP's only other submission is identical, with a post assuring us "this is a truth".

Dulat, is that you?

Officer Karp sfpd who got his cellphone and asked for a password, he's been working so hard, it's interesting what motivated him to work so hard

I’ve been on this earth for a few days. Something tells me there is probably a better word than “founder” that could be used to describe this guy if legal action is being taken against him

Looks like this guy tried to brandish a firearm while attempting to meet with the plaintiff, a restraining order seems very reasonable given the circumstances.

The location in question has full camera surveillance, which clearly shows what actually happened. There was no firearm involved.

yes a16z have a camera

I think it's security stuff decided to scam, by youself a16z team don't know what happened, but they have cameras

any chance you've got a link with, like, stuff in it?

It is not too clear if he had an appointment or not.

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