#181 ROOK: The VC Vibe Check
Marco Benitez moved his family to the US to build Rook, an API for wearables. But when a familiar face shows up in The Pitch Room, he learns just how much vibes matter in venture.
This is The Pitch for Rook . Featuring investors Elizabeth Yin , Jesse Middleton , Laura Lucas , and Mike Ma .
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