Netizens are praising Simu Liu for defending an entrepreneur who Dragons' Den investors criticized for working a full-time job. The Canadian actor wh…
The Canadian actor who has starred in Marvel's Shang-Chi, Barbie, and Kim's Convenience has been a guest on the reality TV showIn a recent episode, Toronto-based business owner Barry Donaldson appeared on the show seeking a $250,000 investment for his company Balu Organics, which sells organic ball pits for children."I don't want to call it a side hustle because this is my baby," said Donaldson. "I'm passionate about this.
Hall replied, "I had three, Barry. You got a day job. I can't invest behind someone this is secondary to them; it's got to be number one. So I'm going to be out for that reason.""Wes, I've got to say, I disagree here. I disagree. I understand. I think investors want their founders, obviously, to prioritize their business," he said.
Another stated, "A lot of people have nine-to-fives until their passion projects can finally pay the bills and become their main source of income. Put some respect that he's trying to do both without stressing his family out." "The panel reeks of privilege and no empathy," said one commenter. "They need to remember their 'humble' beginnings and stop acting like it's easy for everyone to just quit their jobs right off the top. Sometimes, you still have to have a nine-to-five for a period of time.""'I had three.' So he's THAT guy," stated another. "If you know, you know. Always got to one-up the person.
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