As venture capitalists become more purpose-driven, businesses need to be aware of the traits they expect to see in founders they see a future with.

My parents are both in their 80s now. I reflect on the things they did, and how quickly time has flown." — u/cranberries87 13."My dad was the official 'taxi.' ...

I wish they didn’t have to deal with the rollback of civil rights and the attack on the environment." 18."How accessible they are. We used to have to use the landline or eventually use a flip phone.

They might say things like, "Everything always happens to me," or "You don't understand what I'm going through." This tactic is designed to evoke sympathy and shift attention away from their actions.