The decision to reject the offer was stressful, as many believed we should sell the company, and I realized I hadn't effectively communicated our mission to the team. Turning down Yahoo's billion dollar offer was painful because it led to a significant loss of trust within the company, resulting in many employees leaving due to a lack of belief in our vision.

I turned down a $12 billion offer from Microsoft because I felt that we had a unique opportunity to create something special and control our own destiny.

After rejecting the offer, I focused on hiring people who were committed to the long-term vision of the company.

One of the hardest moments for me was when Yahoo offered to buy Facebook for a billion dollars, forcing us to consider our future direction.

I turned down a life-changing offer to sell Replit because I felt it wouldn't achieve its full potential and I didn't want to let down my supporters.

Seven years ago, I declined to invest in a company that later became Warby Parker, which sells glasses online and is now valued at over a billion dollars.

When you lose faith in a company after agreeing to invest, it's important to assess the situation on a case-by-case basis, especially if there's evidence of deception or misconduct.

I had to make tough decisions during a crisis, including shrinking the team and raising funds, which ultimately extended our runway and allowed us to launch successfully despite market challenges.

Investors were supportive when I decided to pivot from our game store after realizing it wasn't worth the investment, showing their confidence in our ability to figure things out.