Honor Your NDAs

September 12, 2024
by a searcher from University of Tennessee - Knoxville in Nashville, TN, USA
SearchFunders,
I was contacted via LinkedIn from another member in this community to learn more about my broken deal from last year. This individual didn't much care to establish a positive relationship as much as they wanted the name of the target company. When I rebuffed and shared that I honor my NDAs, this individual replied, "I completely understand and respect your commitment to NDAs. We honor NDAs as well. That said, if you're comfortable sharing just the name of the company without breaching confidentiality, it would be very helpful. I assure you I won’t use your name or reference anything related to your deal - just looking to build a relationship with the owner to see where it might lead." I shared that their approach wasn't classy. They subsequently blocked me on LinkedIn.
What this individual was asking me to do was unethical and could have had legal ramifications for me had I complied. Your NDAs aren't just pieces of paper. A party with the bankroll and know-how can destroy you and your family if breached. I am fairly confident that I am not the only individual that this person has reached out to, so stay firm in your commitments.
BEWARE THE VULTURES, FOR THEY ARE EVERYWHERE!!!
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