Entrepreneur Shares Experience of Disrupted Virtual VC Pitch in 2022
In 2022, entrepreneur Mert Deveci experienced a disruptive virtual pitch when a venture capitalist joined a Google Meet call late and ignored him. During the meeting, the investor engaged in a silent, visible argument with a woman in the background while his camera remained on. After about twelve minutes, the investor briefly listened to the pitch but dismissed it without fully understanding the business and ended the call abruptly.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is negative (30/100). Lens Score 28/100 — low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- ndtv— balanced framing, negative sentiment
- hindustantimes— balanced framing, negative sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles present a straightforward account of an unusual business interaction without political framing. Both sources focus on the entrepreneur's perspective and the investor's behavior during a remote pitch, avoiding political or ideological interpretations. The coverage centers on the incident's professional and personal dynamics rather than political viewpoints.
The tone across the articles is largely negative, reflecting the entrepreneur's frustration and the chaotic nature of the pitch. The coverage emphasizes the investor's inattentiveness and unprofessional conduct, contributing to a critical but factual portrayal. There is no positive sentiment, but the reporting remains descriptive rather than emotive.
How 2 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.