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A Founder Tried to Pitch – and Got a Restraining Order

https://trellis.law/case/26-civ-00518/a16z-capital-management-llc-vs-dulat-akan
12•elonmm•1h ago

Comments

kleiba•1h ago
Not enough information here to make informed comments.
yowlingcat•1h ago
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.
IAmBroom•1h ago
If your workplace takes legal action against you, there is more history.
jffry•49m ago
"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

ruined•1h ago
any chance you've got a link with, like, stuff in it?
justonceokay•1h ago
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
welcome_dragon•1h ago
The only useful bit I can get from that incredibly ugly/spammy site is that the restraining order referenced "workplace violence"
DannyBee•1h ago
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.

jacquesm•57m ago
Thanks, that's a much better link. That original submitted link is garbage.
aduwah•53m ago
Can't wait for his LinkedIn post.
IAmBroom•52m ago
"Approached with a firearm" is wildly different from "tried to pitch". This is a ridiculously slanted headline.
elonmm•32m ago
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.

elonmm•35m ago
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.

CodingJeebus•53m ago
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.
elonmm•18m ago
The location in question has full camera surveillance, which clearly shows what actually happened. There was no firearm involved.
IAmBroom•49m ago
Interesting that OP's only other submission is identical, with a post assuring us "this is a truth".

Dulat, is that you?

elonmm•39m ago
Hm I think their security here, there is no firearm been involved, when guy came he asked to pitch and lady asked security to get him out, founder just told real story and recorded video. This founder is created 3d printer and a lot of other things, I think police also commenting here

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