Why I Bet on Clay Early and Advice for Choosing Between Startups Today

·Sep 24, 2026 02:40 AM·

You joined Clay before Varun did. What did you see in Clay at that point that made you bet on it, and what would you tell someone choosing between startups today?

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Eric E.
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The thing that made me so excited about Clay in the early days was that they saw the importance of integrations at Scale, and the thing that really sold me on it was Kareem’s conviction and his emphasis on creativity and not business. The main things to focus on when choosing between startups, as cliche as this may sound, is can you get behind the vision. I fundamentally believe that your work product is only as good as your conviction in what you’re working on. If you don’t believe in what you’re building, you’re leaving room for your own growth on the table
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Heli V.
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Thanks for the time Eric E. appreciate you and your insights!

Eric E.
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The thing that made me so excited about Clay in the early days was that they saw the importance of integrations at Scale, and the thing that really sold me on it was Kareem’s conviction and his emphasis on creativity and not business. The main things to focus on when choosing between startups, as cliche as this may sound, is can you get behind the vision. I fundamentally believe that your work product is only as good as your conviction in what you’re working on. If you don’t believe in what you’re building, you’re leaving room for your own growth on the table
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Heli V.
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Thanks for the time Eric E. appreciate you and your insights!