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Allen
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The Dark Side of Startups: How I Was Backstabbed as a Cofounder
In August 2020, Lauren, the founder of IceWhale Tech, approached me with what seemed like an exciting opportunity. Previously, I've been working at DFRobot, leading efforts in overseas market expansion and crowdfunding in the LattePanda project with Lauren. Lauren believed my experience was critical to the success of their new venture, and I was invited to join IceWhale as a cofounder to help establish the company. I started working on overseas market development, branding, and crowdfunding campaigns during my spare time, encouraged by Lauren’s trust and the promise of a collaborative partnership. By May 2021, I had so much faith in this vision that I resigned from my previous job, signed a three-year employment contract effective May 10, 2021, and became the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). From 2021 to 2024, I dedicated myself entirely to managing the company's global marketing and sales strategies. As both a shareholder and an executive, I worked tirelessly, believing that together, we were building something meaningful. However, things began unraveling unexpectedly. On December 6, 2023, I discovered a stamped procurement contract dated August 14, 2023, uploaded into the company’s official system. Strangely, I hadn’t been involved in initiating or approving this document, nor had procurement ever been part of my responsibilities—it was entirely within Lauren’s domain as the founder. Alarmed by this misuse of my identity, I raised concerns about internal management through the company’s system. To my shock, my concerns were perceived as a direct challenge to Lauren’s authority, and the narrative quickly shifted—in their eyes, I had committed an act of “betrayal.” This sparked an aggressive series of negotiations where I was pressured, during seven separate conversations, to transfer 100% of my equity into an ESOP (employee stock ownership plan) under Lauren’s sole control. Despite the repeated demands, I refused to sign any agreement that felt unfair or coercive. Then, on January 15, 2024, Lauren called an emergency board meeting for January 23. The agenda? Alleged “operational issues” in 2023. During that meeting, I was blindsided—I was immediately asked to transfer all my equity and completely resign from company operations. While I was open to negotiating terms for a fair equity transfer, things took a darker turn. IceWhale stopped paying my salary and social insurance since December 2023—a move Lauren openly justified as a consequence of my “failure” to comply with the equity demands. This left me in a precarious position: unable to secure new employment due to the lack of proper separation documentation, unable to access pension insurance or healthcare benefits, and struggling to move forward. After months of uncertainty, an inquiry by the local labor authority on March 26, 2024, revealed that Lauren had illegally terminated my employment contract on December 31, 2023, without issuing any formal notice or required separation documents. I was effectively cut off, both professionally and personally, without warning. This experience was devastating—not just financially, but emotionally. Joining IceWhale Tech as a cofounder started as a leap of faith fueled by trust and ambition. It ended with betrayal, unpaid wages, revoked equity, and an unlawful termination of my employment. For anyone considering joining a startup, particularly as a cofounder, I urge you to protect yourself. Double-check your employment agreements, equity arrangements, and your position within the company's operational structure. Trust is fundamental, but let my story serve as a cautionary tale—sometimes it’s not enough. Allen Shen
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Paul Godfrey
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An Absolute Farce with IceWhale – Beware Kickstarter Scammers
I had the misfortune of backing the ZimaCube Pro on Kickstarter, throwing in a whopping USD 999. Following the campaign's completion, they swiped my credit card and promised delivery by March 2024. But did that happen? Absolutely not. Come June 2024, there was nary a peep from IceWhale. No customer support emails, not a single explanation, just utter silence. Tried ringing the phone number on their website – surprise, surprise, nobody picked up. Honestly, talk about abysmal service! Then, in August 2024, IceWhale had the audacity to claim my reward was on its way. Yet, a month later, I was slapped with a hefty customs fee to actually receive the blasted thing. And to think these charlatans promised everything was included in the price, VAT and all, on their Kickstarter page. The real cheek of it all? I discovered through an invoice that IceWhale marked my $999 item at a mere $150 to dodge tax charges themselves, effectively shoving the extra VAT cost straight down my throat. Simply outrageous! To anyone considering dealings with IceWhale or backing anything on Kickstarter, heed my warning: steer well clear. This lot cannot be trusted.
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Ich habe bei dieser Firma am 22.02.2024…
Ich habe bei dieser Firma am 22.02.2024 eine Bestellung aufgegeben der Kaufpreis wurde sofort über PayPal eingezogen. Ich habe bis heute weder eine Bestellbestätigung mit Lieferdatum noch eine Rechnung bekommen. Auf eine E-Mail mit der Anmahnung mir eine Bestellbestätigung, das Lieferdatum und eine Rechnung zukommen zu lassen. erhielt ich bis heute kein Feedback. Ich hoffe von dieser Firma meine Bestellung zu erhalten, die Hoffnung stirbt zuletzt. Vorsicht beim Kauf !!!
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