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Nnamdi Okike
Partner at 645 Ventures and former investor at Insight Venture Partners with a focus on early-stage enterprise and internet companies; recounted passing on Skype early due to founder/legal concerns.
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Dec 4, 2025
• 6min
Investor Stories 444. The Biggest Misses in VC: Passing on Airbnb, Overlooking Skype, and Arriving Hours After Postman Closed (Maples, Okike, Mohapatra)
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This segment features Mike Maples Jr., a venture capitalist known for his early-stage investments, who reflects on his decision to pass on Airbnb in 2008 and the valuable lessons learned. Nnamdi Okike, partner at 645 Ventures, reveals how founder concerns led him to overlook Skype early on, impacting his investment trajectory. Hemant Mohapatra from Lightspeed India shares his regret about missing out on Postman due to a delayed decision, emphasizing the importance of acting swiftly when conviction strikes. A compelling discussion on lessons learned in venture capital!
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