He Said “People Might Die” And Got The Investment
April 22, 2026
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as posted by the channelAt the Forbes 30 Under 30 Summit in Phoenix, Arizona, Citizen Founder Andrew Frame and Entrepreneur and Angel Investor Shawn Fanning share the wild early story behind one of the most controversial public safety apps. Frame recalls the moment he pitched the idea during the seed round with almost no details, except one shocking line: “People might die.” Despite the risk and uncertainty, Fanning trusted the vision and invested immediately.
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