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Am I the only one dealing with angel investor wants board seat??

Started by Justin_W_14 · Jun 26, 2025 · 628 views · 9 replies
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JW
Justin_W_14 OP

I'm in a difficult situation and trying to figure out my next steps.

angel investor wants board seat. I've been dealing with this for about 5 months now and the situation isn't improving.

I have already consulted briefly with a lawyer but the other party is not cooperating.

What's the typical outcome in situations like this?

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startuplife_13

Not surprised at all tbh.

I ended up escalating to a supervisor/manager, which cost about $1-3 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

KM
kyle_m_co_29

Following this thread — following

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nine_to_five_grind_27

Have you tried reaching out to your state's consumer protection office? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

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plea_bargain_bob_2

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

In my case, it took about 4-8 months to resolve. The key was filing with the appropriate government agency.

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average_joe_8

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

In my case, it took about 4-8 months to resolve. The key was filing with the appropriate government agency.

AM
allison.m_2

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

A lot of people mess up by is escalating to a supervisor/manager. I'd recommend following the formal complaint procedure instead.

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two_cents_here_17

Tbh have you tried reaching out to your state's labor board? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

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smallbizhelp_10

I work in compliance and I can tell you — companies take demand letters seriously, especially when they cite specific statutes. A vague 'I'm going to sue you' email gets ignored. A detailed letter citing Chapter X Section Y of the [State] Code with specific damages calculations gets forwarded to legal immediately.

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stressed_and_confused_13

This is really helpful, thank you. I've been dealing with a similar situation and didn't know where to start. Saved this thread for reference.