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I have over 170 companies now and on this platform alone I have had more companies not give updates than other platforms and my companies I invest in as a vc combined.","author_name":"John Webster","votes":0,"created_at":"2026-04-20T17:05:58Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/clara.1#question-331532","answers":[{"id":331552,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:331552","answer":"Thanks, John. Just based on my recent experience here - I would wager there are platform considerations influencing that number. Look forward to hearing from you - should you decide to email melinda@claraguide.com","author_name":"Melinda Yormick","votes":0,"created_at":"2026-04-20T20:34:00Z"}]},{"id":331530,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:331530","question":"well I see your round is closing at about midnight. I am headed to one of my companies now and am talking to a founder at 3pm pst today. maybe we can squeeze in some time especially seeing how round is closing fast.","author_name":"John Webster","votes":0,"created_at":"2026-04-20T17:01:47Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/clara.1#question-331530","answers":[{"id":331534,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:331534","answer":"If it works out for you - feel free to email melinda@claraguide.com and we can schedule a virtual. I am flexible this afternoon PST. Thanks!","author_name":"Melinda Yormick","votes":0,"created_at":"2026-04-20T17:13:55Z"}]},{"id":331300,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:331300","question":"I was ready to rock and roll with a good amount especially since I have an investment in this category. where this would be perfect. i asked a question in January and you still haven't responded. there are only 3 questions total on here. good luck to you","author_name":"John Webster","votes":0,"created_at":"2026-04-17T16:18:19Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/clara.1#question-331300","answers":[{"id":331316,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:331316","answer":"Hi John, Apologies for the lack of communication. The platform has been difficult for a number of my investors. I decided to leave the campaign up to see if we would receive investment organically - but to your point - I had disengaged as it was difficult for the first time users I was working with. I do have an updated deck and sim I would be happy to walk you through if you have interest in a virtual chat. - Melinda","author_name":"Melinda Yormick","votes":0,"created_at":"2026-04-17T18:05:05Z"}]},{"id":328466,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:328466","question":"What is the exit plan (acquisition, IPO, merger, etc.) in which investors will be able to see a ROI?","author_name":"bugg logg","votes":0,"created_at":"2026-03-21T11:17:09Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/clara.1#question-328466","answers":[{"id":331317,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:331317","answer":"Thanks for the question. This is a deep vertical platform - goal is IPO. - Melinda","author_name":"Melinda Yormick","votes":0,"created_at":"2026-04-17T18:07:27Z"}]}],"faq":[{"question":"Have you filed your form C yet?","answer":"Yes - form C has been filed."},{"question":"What is the exit plan (acquisition, IPO, merger, etc.) in which investors will be able to see a ROI?","answer":"Thanks for the question. This is a deep vertical platform - goal is IPO. - Melinda"},{"question":"I was ready to rock and roll with a good amount especially since I have an investment in this category. where this would be perfect. i asked a question in January and you still haven't responded. there are only 3 questions total on here. good luck to you","answer":"Hi John, Apologies for the lack of communication. The platform has been difficult for a number of my investors. I decided to leave the campaign up to see if we would receive investment organically - but to your point - I had disengaged as it was difficult for the first time users I was working with. I do have an updated deck and sim I would be happy to walk you through if you have interest in a virtual chat. - Melinda"},{"question":"well I see your round is closing at about midnight. I am headed to one of my companies now and am talking to a founder at 3pm pst today. maybe we can squeeze in some time especially seeing how round is closing fast.","answer":"If it works out for you - feel free to email melinda@claraguide.com and we can schedule a virtual. I am flexible this afternoon PST. Thanks!"},{"question":"fyi when it takes awhile to respond to people while potential investors it makes those investors wonder what will happen if they invest. this platform is known for companies not communicating with investors after raise is over and investments are complete. I have over 170 comp...","answer":"Thanks, John. Just based on my recent experience here - I would wager there are platform considerations influencing that number. Look forward to hearing from you - should you decide to email melinda@claraguide.com"}]}}}