Oregon Trail Generation knows how to text and spontaneously call ☎

Arianna Simpson

                    @AriannaSimpson

                  7 Jan 2022

                Like any good millennial, I have historically been allergic to phone calls. But I recently discovered that sometimes, you just … call someone, and they pick up, and…  the thing that would have taken a week of back and forth to schedule for is resolved in five minutes?! 🤯


I like to have these same friends to appreciate how much more struggle they have had to systemically deal with and the persistence with which they face it.

Alexis Gay

                    @yayalexisgay

                  7 Jan 2022

                I like having younger friends because you get to say stuff like “for sure, I went through something similar when I was your age” and then take a long, slow sip of Chardonnay while they gaze upon you as though you’re a wizened old oak tree.


Landing in Costa Rica feels like being in the line to Burning Man — super colorful outfits, heard “I don’t know the name of the festival either?!”, and something about ayahuasca in the first 3 minutes of landing.


@Pavel_Asparagus @alisontarwater 🤣


My accent is decent enough that people try real Spanish on me and then I have to tell them that I can only say “permite ir al bano” para escuela espanol.


Seeing a bunch of tweets about IQ today. So I have a little story for you…


I thought I was going to be a neuropsychologist when I grew up, so my first job was as a psychometrician. I was the youngest intern they had ever had in the neurology department of the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.


I made myself an internship by showing up in their waiting room and asking to talk to Dr. Margaret O’Connor. She said I could come back to observe sessions. So I kept showing up. Eventually they trained me on their three hour neuropsych battery and I started assessing patients.


Part of the battery was giving the WAIS scale, a general intelligence test. This was in Boston. Most people I scored were generally above 110 IQ.


I worked with a patient one day who tested out quickly. I felt bad for him and was sure that he must have clinical mental retardation. He scored dead average at 100. Big wake up call that living in a place where the average is skewed higher was a big advantage to my development.


For you neuro nerds out there my favorite tests to administer were the Rey–Osterrieth and the Wisconsin Card Sort 🤓


Running my first 15K in March. Will run for chocolate!

hotchocolate15k.com/city/san…


@luminartech @IndyAChallenge Loved hearing Austin laugh and awe in this!


@michellepencz Go Go Go!!


@ReichartsRant Goals!


@SeishinWrites @bruno_wilhelm So much preciousness in your kitty and the bond you both formed. So sorry :(


Learning an expensive lesson: airports don’t believe in cheapie sunglasses.


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Stop Scrolling.@stop_scrollin
                  8 Jan 2022

                Stop scrolling. Put your phone down.


@luminartech @cookrd1 @PatrickMoorhead SO EXCITED!!!


Hating on Peter is some people’s favorite hobby. The thing that everyone needs to keep in mind is that he is always developing his ideas and they are more nuanced than any headline or tweet can capture.


“A culture of narcissism is not a place where love can flourish. The emergence of the ‘me’ culture is a direct response to our nation’s failure to truly actualize the vision of democracy articulated in our Constitution and Bill of Rights.” - bell hooks


Though this is sad and strange. It was stranger to me to see DJ Tanner’s dad do standup and realize how dirty he was. #notmyfullhouse

Trying to understand how Bob Saget is gone. It just feels so strange.

Arlan 👊🏾

Proud founder of @Backstage_Cap💯 + @HireRunner💜🏃🏾♀, Author IT’S ABOUT DAMN TIME, Host YOUR FIRST MILLION, @QueerGermanGirl’s WIFEY😍@generalhospital fan📺


Same!

Eric Bahn 💛

                    @ericbahn

                  9 Jan 2022

                I, for one, write my own shitty tweets.


Taking my first this week in Costa Rica!

Amanda Goetz@AmandaMGoetz
                  9 Jan 2022

                fun fact: I have never taken a solo vacation

I have traveled solo all around the world for work but mentally I have attached relationship status to vacations.

So 2022 is the year I will take my first solo vacation.

Criteria: wellness + nature + safe + spa + wifi

Recs?


@AmandaMGoetz Costa Rica!


Lots of construction here in Nosara. So yes!


It runs both ways!

Replying to @katylevinson @made_in_cosmos


I’m reading a book about leading with a love ethic, this isn’t it.

Amrit Singh

                    @amritxyz

                  11 Jan 2022

                When we raised our Series A last year, we spoke with 2 Indian VCs who were invested in competitors. They begged us to be in the round, explaining there was no conflict.

After we shared our diligence materials we never heard back from them. Our competitors got all our data.


This is what burnout feels like.


This reminds me of a friend whose email signature is, “The mind is a terrible thing.”


@cullend Eeeee!


Erik Pavia

                    @erikpavia

                  12 Jan 2022

                Empathy isn’t always about being nice. A harshness today can be a kindness tomorrow.

Many managers can’t fire people or give critical feedback and they don’t realize they’re hurting more than helping.

(Goes for breakups in bad relationships, too.)


Learnings @ this yoga retreat 🧘🏼♀

- Try doing everyday things in a loving way.
- What you put attention on leads to where you will find tension. Tend to those places.
- When working with 🔥 only the not self burns away. Essence is renewed in flame.


Been doing simple things like washing my face in a loving way and it’s truly different. Highly recommend bringing this type of gift to yourself.


We are working through elements like earth, water, and fire. Today was a fire class and the idea is that when you are letting something burn off that it is likely a wrong teaching or societal bullshit that you took on. So that burns off while who you truly are thrives in flame.


Yeah I find it’s hard to be loving and fast at the same time. If I’m moving fast I’m usually not present.


Feeling conflicted. My account has not recovered (in terms of engagement) from being shut down for three weeks while being hacked. I also feel shame thinking that this is important to care about. I’ll take help with my account and/or my emotions🙏


@Quan Looking forward to it!


@Quan And happy to help!


@micah And now I’m wondering if I can scroll Twitter in a loving way 🤔 🧐 💓


@cagey1970 Account is recovered. Engagement just tanked afterwards since my account was suspended for almost a month.


Twitter has been great for me for meeting lots of awesome people and building a voice that is larger than myself!


@ezeramuzzi Spambots gotta spambot 🤖


@micah What areas are you working to be (more) intentional about now?


@ngeloxyz My name is Louden, Louden Clear.


I think some of the disappointment comes from putting time and energy into something to have it snatched away (which was weird in itself) and then not be able to engage in the way I was before. Like identity was taken and reach. I wasn’t expecting the latter.


@Shripriya But yes, maybe part of 🔥!


Are you sure the number isn’t 867-5309?


@madbardmike 💗


@LiamWolfeRose That’s some zen shit right there 🙏


@Shripriya Totally, that’s where the shame comes in. This is totally a negative 400 world problem!


@LiamWolfeRose ☯ 💩


@LiamWolfeRose Same :)


Someone doesn’t get the joke.

Danielle Strachman 💗 🐈 💃 🪴 🎸 🎨 🐕

                    @DStrachman

                  12 Jan 2022

                Are you sure the number isn’t 867-5309?


But the person’s name is Jenny right?


Definitely curious if there are themes that people are interested in!


@micah Thank you for sharing! I can feel the stretch in your share :)


@DatingRev Thanks Ross! What would you like to hear about? :)


@emjaco_ 🙏


@ericweinstein 😂🙏


While we are talking about songs, I love Jesse’s Girl for unknowingly bringing Girard’s work to pop culture.


Great cereal. I made the same mistake with Honey Nut Cheerios. Reminds me of an old SNL commercial :)


@ericweinstein Pop culture for $400 Alex. You’re gonna have to clue me in here.


@ericweinstein Great one!


@DatingRev Roger that!


@ericweinstein We can’t all be pop culture savants.


@ericbahn I thought it was just the water (we both probably had fluoride) :p


Oh damn! Should have had that one. I loved The Cars growing up. Ummm but I think we all need to hear you play it on banjo. Sounds epic!


@grantadever 🙏


@ericbahn Same! My dentist thinks I’m insane bc I’m so relaxed that I fall asleep in the chair during cleanings and have never needed Novocain for cavities. Never had them as a kid but strangely have had a handful as an adult. I’m thinking it’s like the DSM where the criteria changes.


@ericweinstein Until next time! I should be in your hood soonish 💗 (and I’m not leaving until I hear that banjo!)


@DatingRev You’re a Saint!


@ReichartsRant Our friend then! Is she back in SD now?


@ReichartsRant Hit me up when you are in town. Last I heard, our friend is in Mountain View.


@ronaldmannak They were! My account was compromised but the person never made any tweets and I had time to lock the account down as soon as I figured it out. But it meant I didn’t get to use the site for three weeks.


@ReichartsRant You better, you better, you bet!


@ReichartsRant Sorry I’m on an 80’s songs kick in my tweets tonight n


For some reason I have a full on disdain for that book.


This might be what gets me to try Taco Bell for the first time.


@UnseriousDude_ Lol I know. I wrote it. Your point?


Original MTV shaped my young mind


@UnseriousDude_ 🪞


Today 1517 officially funds DNA rounds 🧬

Paul Graham

                    @paulg

                  12 Jan 2022

                Does the phrase "$15M in Pre-Seed funding" not strike anyone else as strange?


@cupazhou 🙏


@ReichartsRant Wow! Banned for what?!


@martyrdison Srsly, like grandma’s oocytes funding.


@heyecs Thank you friend!


Love you too sister 💗💓🌞


@mcmccaffery @ericbahn Sounds like an interesting meditation to start — the “things we couldn’t have as kids” awareness feels.


@NPDeMember Yeah definitely kinda intrusive.


@ReichartsRant 🤔 will have to read up more on this!


@ReichartsRant Ah yes, I had first seen this as a different song. Yeah women masterbating is so much dirtier than singing about sex with others 😂


@chiaseedpuddin Appreciate the feeling seen here. Thank you sister!


I deeply appreciate when people invest in what we do to fulfill on our mission. When it’s family offices I’m grateful, when it’s previous founders I’m humbled, and when it’s a company founder I’ve needed to previously pass on, I’m floored. Thank you 💗🙏


Acupuncture! I had a session in January for burnout and it really got me back on track. Huge fan of acupuncture for all kinds of issues.


@DNAutics @karansdalal Thanks!


@trexwilleatyou That was helpful. Thank you!


This is A game! Shaun Chaudhuri @thewestlygroup is srsly one of the kindest and most proactive investors. He gave great feedback to a portco team and has been sending intros nonstop after passing (too early for them). Can't wait to work together more!

linkedin.com/in/shaunchaudhu…


I got to meet him because of a diligence call (which was also great) and he has been BCCing me on the intros. Srsly can't wait to do more deals together even if it's a pass. Never seen another investor this proactive with both the portco and the lead.


Also writes great emails and includes fun pics of family and dogs :)


I always love asking people about their dropout status.

"Also, I believe you fit our dropout narrative? No BA and No BS?" 🙅


Make make make! Take up new areas of interest. Reading groups. Have really interesting friends.


@ReichartsRant It’s a good question about how people keep accountable to worthy knowledge!


With rounds being overfunded this isn’t surprising. I want to see the ratios of women founded company deals per stage and the top of the funnel. I’d guess that women founders are getting meetings but only a tiny fraction are being invested into.  bloomberg.com/news/articles/…


@therealbrom Sorry, speak to me like I’m in kindergarten.  Say what?


Queer Eye!


@MarkTravis15 Humble beginnings!


@Bryan_Barton @Stanford @1517fund We are here to change that!


@BigSisTracey I think so too! I also see underrepresented founders get “offered” insanely low caps on rounds. I think this is so funds can say they are making offers to these founders full well knowing that many would be crazy to accept. Disgusting and predatory behavior.


@BigSisTracey Was at a conference where a female VC was bragging about getting in on overlooked founder’s below market deals. When called on it her excuse was that they don’t lead rounds. Educating those founders to negotiate was a novel idea to her. Total bullshit.


Apparently instant enlightenment is just 10 days away.


Didn’t see the sign out yesterday. But maybe it’s 100 years old.


Didn’t realize the invitation was going to be on a note that looks like something I’d pass in 4th grade. Makes sense.


Ask for raises. Negotiate starting salary. Start a 401K. Only date people who are a hell yes (to you and about you)!


A friend just said “we are living in a stimulation”…and I think she’s not wrong.


@ReichartsRant Totes a friend. I take credit for my own stuff :)


Same

Deon Nicholas@dojideon
                  15 Jan 2022

                Can someone, please, for the love of all that is good in the world, tell me… what is “wordle”?


Like 2048 for words?


@nickcammarata Have you seen The 4th Messenger? https://www.amazon.com/Fourth-Messenger-Musical-Shaffer-Vienna/dp/0692545875


@nickcammarata I remember enjoying it when I saw it when it first came out.


Excited to see what she brews up next! Her last album is almost ten years old.

Vienna Teng@viennateng
                  30 Apr 2021

                Working on music. Feeling rusty & not particularly skillful. But also finding mountains worth climbing, little molecules of music with life in them.

I also told @EricWhitacre I’d send him a draft of something by May 1. Two days to make something coherent out of this sprawl.


I’m the uncool VC

Gabe Rivera

                    @gaberivera

                  14 Jan 2022

                This is roughly 30% of my Twitter feed lately...


I’m an uncool legend.


Ah, I can see the draw in that, thanks!


@Adam_at_Feral Agreed! Sometimes my buddha is a taxi or tow truck driver. Will check out Huang!


I love love. Congrats you two! Such beautiful care and attention for each other with mutual proposals.

Feross

                    @feross

                  15 Jan 2022

                ✨ I'm engaged! ✨

Asking @noor_siddiqui_ to marry me was the easiest decision I've ever made! ❤ If you know Noor, then you know what I mean! I feel lucky that I get to spend my life with her.

But planning the proposal wasn't simple. Here's how I asked her to marry me...

1/5


Teens and people in their early 20s ask me how to get into VC often. Go operate something that pushes your comfort zone. You will be a much better support to your founders if you’ve had to do things that make you uncomfortable like raising money, managing others, firing, etc.


That is beautifully said!

Replying to @0FJAKE @SP1NS1R @shriyanevatia


Or just having a job that you care about!


@Adam_at_Feral Thanks!


@araghougassian Still have mine up!


@TylerAlterman @AnneSelke Home in Oakland now :)


@iAbheejit @araghougassian Xmas forever!


@iAbheejit @araghougassian I mean really, people pay BIG money to have a large plant in their home. Maybe I should just name is my monstera decor and leave it at that.


“Seek out strong women to befriend, to align yourself with, to learn from, to collaborate with, to be inspired by, to support, and enlightened by.” ~ Madonna


@iAbheejit @araghougassian Is it an evergreen type? Pics!


@iAbheejit @araghougassian Thx this awesome!!


I love to start meetings with founders with, “Of all the things that you could spend a lot of pain and suffering on, why this?”

Kelly OConnell@KellyO_Cares
                  16 Jan 2022

                Founders what is 1 question that you wish more VCs would ask of you during your initial conversations?

VC Community is there a “go to”
question that you ask all founders you meet?

@Zecca_Lehn @galeforceVC @saraledterman @lolitataub @myfriendjanine

#startups #VentureCapital


And name dropping schools, who they know, and being an insider. Very few outsiders (people without signals from institutions or society) can raise without doing the work (and a lot more of it).

Jim

                    @jimchang

                  15 Jan 2022

                In university, I attended all these entrepreneurship classes that told me I needed to learn how to make a beautiful deck, concise elevator pitch, and projection models to raise VC funding

Now y'all are here showing some Figma mocks, rambling for 30 minutes & asking for $20M


@Quan


I love phone calls!


Kinda sounds like this: I went to Stanford for CS, worked at Stripe for 5 years, friends with XYZ, and is interviewing with YC.


@tommyrva 💯


@XXfounder Interesting to see you are going for gentler :). I see you’ve done some Ironmans. Nice! I’m doing my first tough mudder in May (5K) any tips on training for crazy events?!


@betrspot This doesn’t strike me as your why. This is kinda the what. Why do you care so much about this? Why bother?


@aidanminded 🙏


I really like when founders have an extra section about what they are reading, watching, personal goal reached, etc. something outside of business. But yeah it’s nice to be listed when help works out!

Arianna Simpson

                    @AriannaSimpson

                  16 Jan 2022

                Founders: To get the most out of your investors, it’s a good idea to have a shoutout section in your investor updates. We’re competitive nerds and will definitely go the extra mile to consistently make it on the list 😉


7/10 — get rid of the laptop and it’s 10/10.


So we are two weeks into 2022. Many are taking on doing something new. What is it that you want to stop doing?


God I loved this game

𝘾𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙨 𝙂𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙨𝙚@Chris_Grosse
                  15 Jan 2022

                Age yourself with a computer game.


Early elementary


Middle school. Lol I can still feel leaning back into those jumps and turns. Such a fantastic game!


High school


New game show: pitch your startup while playing a video game with an investor.

Danielle Strachman 💗 🐈 💃 🪴 🎸 🎨 🐕

                    @DStrachman

                  16 Jan 2022

                Replying to @DStrachman
                Middle school. Lol I can still feel leaning back into those jumps and turns. Such a fantastic game!

                      ALT  Fzero Snes GIF


@themainmanmono Lol can you still hear the music?


@alexiskold Lol I hear that! HNY!!!


@loom


@yesbook13 Me too me too! Like right now — I could be pulling out paints but here I am. Pro tips on putting the new cigarette (phones) down?


Big Covid is the new TSA. I paid $70 in Costa Rica to get tested on the way back. The administer didn’t do the test properly (for anyone in my group) to help ensure a negative read. I’m pro staying healthy and reasonable but I’m anti covid theatre and profiteering💰💉🤧

Shriya Nevatia

                    @shriyanevatia

                  16 Jan 2022

                Am I the only one who has found “social distancing” to be kind of stupid this whole time?

I’ve been conscious of wearing a mask (on and off as the rules and spread has changed) but in a lot of situations a few more feet feels like a pointless thing to be monitoring constantly


@_maiyerlee Yaaaaas!!!!


Both are helpful but I’d also say it depends on stage of investor you want to be.


@ReichartsRant No one has ever let me try with theirs. Everyone is all “do you want to *hold* the baby?”


@moatazr @steviemctweets I’d say relatively low fabrication. People are pretty straightforward since even a bad answer to me “this is a huge opportunity to make money” might be a good thing to hear by other investors. I like your Q though!


@betrspot This sounds like it’s coming from your head. I want to know what’s in your heart. Why do you ache to do this.


@themainmanmono Lol forgot about those sounds!


@TheRealJoshGalt Also a fake test?


@betrspot Hmm, not sensing the fire in the belly here. One founder who I had a similar impression of (looking for a problem to solve) loved trains and transportation. Apparently it was a childhood fav. He dumped what he was working on to do something he loved. Gotta checkin with him.


@betrspot Awesome, glad to hear this is your thing :)


“Apparently Dean doesn’t know that @luminartech went public. Gotta raise my sugar baby rates.”


@Quan You can start now!


@Quan Or better yet, now! No more twitter!


We loved our frequent fliers at the Thiel Fellowship and we gave feedback to applicants who made it past the first cut (the bar was submitting a full application). I still get emails from past applicants who valued the process even if they didn’t get a fellowship.

Shriya Nevatia

                    @shriyanevatia

                  17 Jan 2022

                A lot of elite/selective programs for young people make those who are rejected (or, even worse, “who weren’t invited) feel absolutely terrible.

I aspire to never run any program that does this.

I 💗 repeat applicants, I 💗 people who try to get better for years.


By shaking a floppy disk and blowing in the drive.

ishan@usrbinishan
                  17 Jan 2022

                How did you get into computers?


Made our first investment in such a founder last year. @William_Blake was at a conference last week and believe the person walked up to him, thanked him for his work, and quickly moved on. Interesting times indeed.

Jeff Morris Jr.

                    @jmj

                  16 Jan 2022

                I’ve had several “work calls” this year with pseudonymous creators who are raising funds or starting companies.

They don’t share real names or turn on video during Zoom calls.

Even so, the convos have a high level of trust because they’re able to be so authentic online.


So down!

Aerin@FromAerin
                  15 Jan 2022

                I really dislike people who are too cool to have fun. Never wanna go skating, to a water park, or go-cart racing it’s always the hookah bar or a club like nuh uh i want more than just nightlife memories in my 20s let’s go to laser tag hoe


@snigdhar0y Instill remember taking apart my first keyboard and playing text based games. And the internet was smaller! It was a time :)


@Bryan_Barton Bad how?!


@BryceJohanneck Hell yes!!


@eddchiang @dunkhippo33 Lol I have no clue what that is :)


For the love of all that is holy!

Clarence Bethea@Clarence_Bethea
                  17 Jan 2022

                Founder tip: if you’re going to reach out to someone, say what you want. Don’t say “pick your brain” or “get to know you.” Say “I want you to review my deck.”


If you like running, a group of us go on a jog around Lake Merritt around 7am on Thursdays and then have a coffee after.


@willium Oh darn!


@willium This month is pretty insane for me otherwise is love to connect :(


As I practice What’s Going On on guitar this morning it dawns on me that going viral on Twitter for the first time must feel like being a one hit wonder.


This is me in a nutshell.


Every damn time!!!


@jebbdykstra99 I agree fully! Making it at all is a giant win!


@jebbdykstra99 And it’s a great song to play!


@shriyanevatia I pick three frogs to swallow every day and mostly keep on top that way!


@gio__aa @William_Blake


gm

✴ kitt ✴

                    @profeshkitten

                  19 Jan 2022

                I learned how to photoshop for this


Check out Presso! (Also a 1517 company :))


💗 Lavender Nails in Oakland. They have been a highlight through the pandemic. Last year the owner bought a karaoke machine. There is nothing better than getting a pedicure and singing Freedom 90 with your friends. Yesterday they sang for us! 💅


Their business, like many small businesses, has had so many challenges over the last two years. They would love to have more business! Bring some friends for karaoke nails — it’s so fun and so novel. Just tell them that you want to sing! 🎶 🎤 🎵


Not gonna lie, we also basically did a Disney singalong yesterday. Moana, Little Mermaid, Aladdin…it was epic.


It’s the Queen’s birthday today 👑

Stella Parton@StellaParton
                  19 Jan 2022

                Happy Birthday to my beautiful sister Dolly today. Love and blessings to her today and everyday!


Interesting how times have changed, no one asks me about geographies of companies anymore.


@colemanoates I do. Afternoons are for ops. But today it was back to back meetings.


For 1517 we are broad across North America.

Replying to @emjaco_ @alexiskold @2048vc


So exciting!!!!

Luminar

                    @luminartech

                  20 Jan 2022

                Luminar and @MercedesBenz partner to enhance safety and autonomy on next-gen Mercedes-Benz passenger cars. “Luminar is the perfect addition to our existing roster of first-class cooperations with leading and cutting–edge tech companies.” - Markus Schäfer luminartech.com/mb


Said brilliantly by a friend: Look, we all love Wordle. It's my morning ritual and sets the tone for the day. But like masturbation, it's a private thing that you do for yourself, with yourself, and no one needs to know how you went about it or how it ended. Keep it to yourself🤫


@misha_saul 😂


Same girl same!


School founder and principal

Tadas Petra

                    @tadaspetra

                  20 Jan 2022

                Before Tech I worked as a Chinese food delivery boy for 6 years.

How about you?


@Erikals7 Game on :)


Say hello to my new coworker! He will probably be on all of my zooms this week supervising 🐈


@ReichartsRant He is from a rescue group so not sure but he sure does have a lot of the features so I hope so!


Was just reading a chapter about how death teaches us to love and say the unsaid. So big yes on friending death even if I’d prefer the corporeal sense of it to shift.


@inababi I’m totally ok if he micro-manages me 🤣


@inababi Tortie! Such fun personalities:)


He’s polydactyl:)


@abhargava20 He will be there :)


What’s a hobby that you wish you had gotten into sooner?


@Lizquidity Hold up. What do you mean?! I have only caught domestic cats so far lol.


Oh man, I really think I will kick myself for not starting that one sooner. When do you journal?


@Lizquidity @SethHall22 Ah so in a sense because I have all rescues, I too am a cat hunter. I just outsource it lol.


I have a raging crush on my new coworker. The power dynamic isn’t right but I’m not sure I can help myself.


Nickname is little prince. He’s Chief Biscuit Officer.


@ericbahn He is perfect in every way 🥰


@ericbahn It is pretty cool to think that this little guy might know me in my 60s!


@NPDeMember Ohhhhh


@AdamPerschke Omg! We have the same cat!


@AdamPerschke Omg you are the best cat dad!!


@FrankieS2727 Probably a million of them but likely taking up one of each instrument areas.


So sorry Marc :(


@topaz_tee Rescue! So unsure but I might test him later.


This is your permission to take a pet break. Go say hello to your fluff ball!


@pt Love your floof!


Money because it has the most utility for sharing with others.


Asked a founder for some clarification on their business model and got the best response ever:

It is like Ikea serving Swedish meatballs.  You wouldn't really call Ikea a restaurant, even though they sell food.  They sell food because people shop so long in their store.


@_cat_turner @shriyanevatia This is just one of their business models and not the main one.


So excited for what’s next for you Joule!!


Flirts are so weird. I can dress to the nines and get basically zero attention but today I have a stye in my eye and the guy at Trader Joe’s is all “how you doin’?”


@ngeloxyz Over my cold dead body ☠


Interesting! Done a lot of non-dual practice but not focused on metta. Have a guided practice you like?


Definitely old. Didn’t know discord was down.


Get the dog!!


@karensalay He was! I was all “is this really happening right now?” Lol


@sashachapin Thank you!!


@MikeGelb Pork chops — salted for at least an hour, cook fat side down first and sear. Then do the sides. Then in the oven at 450 for 12 min.


It’s an interesting week where you have to ask two potential portfolio founders “so who comes after you with guns if you do this right?”


@grgelee


@therealbrom Same!


Caught my coworker sleeping on the job!


Also did this morning but it was about signing up for snowmobiling on our founder retreat next week!


My god, he must have pulled an all nighter. Nice work on the deck kitty!


Form looks hexcellent!


@vhmth Couldn’t help myself :)


The past tense of tweet should be twit.


@ThatMrE 😂🤣😂🤣😂


Let me help you out today!


@rekatz Got you!


@UnitedAirlines_ Was just on hold for an hour. Agent's connection was so bad that I could not understand 1/2 of what they were saying. And they couldn't transfer me to another agent for better reception. My flight for tomorrow has magically disappeared from my account. Help!


Giant nope right there


@ReichartsRant 🤣


@lindsayjeanthom 🤣


It sickens me how much simple science about women’s bodies isn’t taught in school.

Noor Siddiqui

                    @noor_siddiqui_

                  2 Feb 2022

                PSA for women - you don't lose 1 egg per month, you lose up to 1,000 eggs per month!

Only 1 egg is matured & ovulated during your period, but ~1k still die⚰ every month regardless


@vhmth Pretty awesome! And how full circle!


Simple intro hack:

In the To: field = the person who wants the intro.

Bcc: The person you’re asking to connect them too.

Write the intro and let the Bcc person opt in to chatting immediately or offer a lightweight out to make the person in the To: field feel ok.


Ex: Hey Peter (in BCC),

[Greeting and info]

If you're interested in getting in touch with Karen, she’s in the To: field. If this is outside your scope just let me know so I can adjust accordingly in the future.

Best!

Danielle


@Alec_Coughlin Efficient!


Tried it. Honestly didn’t find it any better than what I’m already doing. The founder is good people though!


@fpontaza That’s what I’m here for!


@neelsomani Because the double opt in is inherent in the BCC and saves a step of getting the yes and then adding someone to an email.


@noor_siddiqui_ Exactly!


It’s a small world when you and your second/third cousin are back channeling on a deal 🤣


Humility is good for everyone. If you haven’t had recognized success or especially if you have this character trait is a must!


Solemn & Formal Declarations, The@_areoform
                  10 Mar 2021

                Meditations on thinking in emergencies.

All astronauts in the space shuttle had an emergency air supply. It was called Personal Egress Air Pack (PEAP). And it would give the astronaut 6 minutes of air. A critical 6 minutes to figure out how to solve the problem. 1/6

                        ALT  Crew of mission 51-L, including Elison and Judy. They are in a locker room, listening to someone.


@cyborgcharu Congrats!!!!


We ask founders about team management all the time. This has nothing to do with gender. Be careful not to make hammer and nail issues. The right answe is your philosophy on management and how to grow the team.


1517 really needs to start a blooper reel 🎞

VCs go camping. Sprays themselves with bear spray.

VCs go to a ski town deep in Colorado mountains. Rents a Toyota Camry…


Check out our post! medium.com/1517/a-1517-anti-…


We are snowmobiling on Sat!


@zachcaceres No Denver trip this time!


@leaglundy Don’t stop, won’t stop!


Super fun interview!


Thank you!


@JaiRelan @seedscout @VitalikButerin @zoink Glad you enjoyed it!


@trexwilleatyou Real time footage of me tomorrow


@leaglundy I hear this one a lot :)


Journal prompt at our retreat:

What 3 things changed that you are thrilled with? Who did you need to become, what systems did you put in place to bring these things to fruition, and what support from others did you call on?

Date this entry one year in the future.


Founder retreat!


@Quan Would love to meet him!!


@Quan Thank you!


@usrbinishan Not much more than we took a good handful of our founders on a retreat :). But we are out in Colorado doing the mountain thing and talking about leadership!


Maybe if you become a portco in the future :)

Replying to @lillifren @replicationer @usrbinishan


The first 1517 retreat in a long while was a big success! So amazed by the company we keep. Looking forward to doing it again next year in Guatemala!


We always try do something that most people have never done before. This time it was snowmobiling!


My friend @ReichartsRant wrote a great piece about pitching! Really love this straightforward advice. Easy to read but hard to do well.
 brkvw.medium.com/how-to-avoi…


We're all out to sea!


@TomHiggins42 Certainly very different. I found it a lot harder. You're operating a machine that both takes finesse and confidence to operate -- and you usually don't have either when you start. For example many of our arms were soar the next day from driving.


Two GOATs indeed!

Replying to @k__jkl @KEVALINKETCHAM @colemanoates @nhuebecker


Need to vent: expletives expletives Newark airport. Connecting flight. Fuuuuuuck.


Made it!


@robmalchow Nooooo


@chiaseedpuddin Sorry!


@PJManney Such good ones! All of them! We are blessed to be part of such people’s lives :)


Um...

"After reading about your focus on early-stage investments, I am reaching out to introduce you to a truly novel start up named CAT TERDS.  They have developed a unique business model in sustainable luxury with digital ownership."

I am definitely full up on cat terds🐈💩


I can't make this shit up...was actually capitalized and in my inbox this morning.


They must know that I increased my cat shit ratio by one whole cat -- three kitties is a lot of CAT TERDS.


@fpontaza SOLD!


@alexandertmills That's what I said...happy Monday lol!


@ReichartsRant #goals


@trexwilleatyou An investment group reached out to me about it…not the founders and their info isn’t in the deck!


@grgelee So great to spend time together!


@William_Blake @cullend It’s Tycho!


@AdrienneGT For the future!


Thinking about doing a little 1517 meetup in Boston on Saturday. Anyone want to meet at one of the museums? Maybe an MFA walk and hang in the cafe.


We do them fairly often in SF given covid! Last one was in Dolores park with ice cream and screen printing your own tshirt :)


You shouldn’t use should :p


Alright Boston - let’s plan for 2pm at the MFA. Museum tickets on me :).


@jdanjohnson So do I! It’s freezing up here!!


Will definitely get to Seattle in time!


@snigdhar0y Just wait until you hit 30 or 40 :)


Anna Gát

                    @TheAnnaGat

                  8 Feb 2022

                "Tell me more" is literally the hottest thing a man can say. I've fallen in love with at least 2 dudes just in the past few years who simply kept saying that.


@robertmclaws @TonnaObaze Great list!


I feel so seen 🩲 🩲 🩲

tricia srinivasan@trexwilleatyou
                  9 Feb 2022

                Replying to @trexwilleatyou
                It's amazing to me, that the word FASHION makes so many people think
"oh, that's not me... I am not fashionable".

When in reality- FASHION is in fact the pack of underwear you just amazon-primed.


@becca_peng Personal flair makes the update for me and keeps me engaged while reading!


@snigdhar0y Would have to think on this longer but my gut says no!


@trexwilleatyou Ah-mazing :)


That bathroom is goals!


@trexwilleatyou Twitter is going to shit!


Thank you!!


Supposedly I like know the meaning of life today -- feels the same as before so I must have known it this whole time. What a trick!!


Let's hang in Austin and read stuff!


Came here to say exactly this -- they'd be up in my dms if they could!


Right here :)

Replying to @aakruti_desai @briannekimmel @erika_echaniz @galeforceVC @anuatluru @wenwen @eva_ho @dunkhippo33 @HeatherHartnett


"You have Pitchbook" doesn't have quite the right ring to it :)


Thank you for the birthday wishes! Tonight I had dinner with both of my parents in the same room -- this hasn't happened in over 20 years. To all of you kids of divorced parents, miracles can happen.


Thank you!

Replying to @aakruti_desai @briannekimmel @erika_echaniz @galeforceVC @anuatluru @wenwen @eva_ho @dunkhippo33 @HeatherHartnett @1517fund


Thank you Rob! It's especially touching since I really never thought it would happen.


@jebbdykstra99 100%


Hope you feel better soon!


Volunteer at the local school down the street from you. Reading buddies is always in high demand and very satisfying!


Just a reminder to meet at the Museum of Fine Arts at 2pm today! DM me if you can’t find our group!


I’m here a little early! DM me when you arrive!


We are meeting in the front foyer next to the gift shop!


@dagreen77 Thank you! 🦢


🎯 Thesis: Dropouts!
🌱Stage: Angel/preseed
🌎 Geo focus: North America
💰 Check-size: $50K - $400K
🔗 Contact: danielle@1517fund.com

Lolita Taub

                    @lolitataub

                  12 Feb 2022

                🤩 Women emerging fund managers: share your deets so we can all follow, celebrate and pitch you.

🎯 Thesis:
🌱Stage:
🌎 Geo focus:
💰 Check-size:
🔗 Contact:


@Quan You do and it's awesome!!!


So fun today! Should have gotten a picture with everyone with that big Egyptian statue! Thanks for coming :D


@usrbinishan https://www.1517fund.com/about


New DAO project! https://x.com/WillManidis/status/1492668544450011138


Woohoo fabulous! Love to connect Sophie!


@pmccmc Always game for puns!


@OhRebeccaO You and I have similar personal hells. Sorry!


+1 and go to bed earlier!

Ryan Breslow

                    @ryanbreslow

                  12 Feb 2022

                I strongly recommend sleeping more 🚀🚀🚀


@ayushnoori @kehindewileyart @BarackObama @smithsoniannpg Thank you for adding the artist, following! It was incredible! And thank you for coming and sharing your love of art!


@ayushnoori @kehindewileyart @BarackObama @smithsoniannpg SOLD! Would love to do a longer art walk -- would be fun if we can go during a tour too -- always great to hear from the curators.


Is your adhd cured?


And for y'all in the back. Dropout = no BA or BS degree.


I know I'm probably supposed to say congrats here but all I can think of is "We've got it all on UHF!"

Jackson Greathouse Fall

                    @jacksonfall

                  13 Feb 2022

                Sometimes I think about how a year ago I designed a silly little brand for a startup and now that logo is (among other things) a massive permanently installed sculpture in a 7 story NYC townhouse owned by a company that just raised a series A from A16Z, ily @launchhouse


I'm glad to see that I'm not the only Weird Al fan in the house. Also, he's playing in Tulsa on June 1st. Since hackathons are barely in person I may start using concert dates as a forcing function to hit up different cities. Any nerds want to join?


@founderannie You saying that Weird Al ain't pretty? hmmm....

Awesome story!


@founderannie They both have very high cheekbones!


@NormaPadron__ Thank you!


@Quan It's been 22 minutes -- they must be gone already!


I KNEW YOU KNOW HIM!!!


@ReichartsRant @founderannie !!!’nnn!’nnn!!!!!!


@ReichartsRant @founderannie The look for who? 🤣🙏🤔


@ArlanWasHere Sounds killer!


@ReichartsRant @founderannie I think you’re missing out!


The remote or the clicker


Well that’s some cold water!

Tiago Forte

                    @fortelabs

                  13 Feb 2022

                How many years you have left to live, statistically speaking, based on your year of birth:

1980: 32 years
1981: 33 years
1982: 35 years
1983: 36 years
1984: 37 years
1985: 38 years
1986: 39 years
1987: 40 years
1988: 41 years
1989: 42 years
1990: 43 years


I guess I should watch the half time show to see if it’s time for bed yet.

Garrett Haake

                    @GarrettHaake

                  14 Feb 2022

                If you knew all the words to that halftime show performance, it’s probably time to start getting ready for bed.


@fpontaza YOU SO STUPID!!!


The land of my people.


I enjoy living in a world where Gen X is figuring out that they are old tonight bc of some sportsball and PG just keeps tweeting PG.

Paul Graham

                    @paulg

                  13 Feb 2022

                Valuation matters far, far less than the decision of whether to invest or not. The spread between bargain and outrageous startup valuations can't be more than 5x, in a world where the best investments can return 1000x.


@grantadever Love that game!


@grantadever Ruh roh!


@katylevinson Great find Katy! Love this!


@Zakarias721 Not that come to mind, we don't do much in the space. Best of luck!


So when are we having dinner? :)


@JonShanny @carolinecasson_ Thanks Jon!


@replicationer Agreed -- I think it's an outcome of doing the work.


@Adam_at_Feral Not yet!


Learned something that really changes the way I think about mental health tonight. Age of onset for many mental health episodes is in the early 20s but age of diagnosis (and then actual support) tends to be years or even a decade later (especially for bipolar II).


@emjaco_ I was talking to a friend and founder about it. Bipolar II is new in the DSM so that may also be part of the issue. He was saying that time to diagnosis for bipolar II is particularly long because so many people try to self treat and it's hard to find experts who really get it.


I use Loom to give deck feedback -- it's a perfect fit!

Janet Lee

                    @jayleejanet

                  17 Feb 2022

                Loom has 14M+ users across 200K+ companies.

You probably use it to record quick training videos.

Here are 6 other ways to use @loom that you might not be thinking about ✍


Probably "it depends." Maybe for sifting through early candidates but I wouldn't do it at a later stage.


Nothing makes me more mad than when fools call young people "kids" -- it's really demeaning. The only person I want being called kids are your own damn children. Pay some respect because you'll be calling a "kid" your boss someday because they are creative and wildly capable.

tim@itstim999
                  18 Feb 2022

                ETH dipped 8% today bcuz of this


BLARG! I am SO excited but I can't tweet about it yet. Grumble grumble but SOON!


@replicationer What do you think it is?!


I see this all the time. I think a lot of seed investors are getting priced out of seed rounds so are moving into preseed with little conviction or know how for making preseed investments.

Morgan Cheatham, MD

                    @morgancheatham

                  17 Feb 2022

                everybody tryna be an early-stage investor but nobody tryna take early-stage risk


Super behind on my DMs. I also think about it like when there is a knock at the front door — there are some I miss and some I choose not to open.

Justin Gordon

                    @justingordon212

                  17 Feb 2022

                If an investor hasn't responded to your DM:

1. Remember they get hundreds of DMs from founders
2. Do they invest in the type of company you have and at your stage?
3. Was your DM lengthy? SHORTEN
4. Did they miss your DM? FOLLOW UP
5. Has it been 5 minutes? PATIENCE


@nooriefyi Italian Indian fusion cuisine? :p


Is this what happens after reaching 10K? Just a few hundred people to go before I can pontificate on asinine shit and people call it genius! Yes!!

kyle o’hehir

                    @financeguy725

                  18 Feb 2022

                I want a lot of followers so I can be an expert in everything

It appears this transformation happens for most after 10k

Help me do it boys and girls 🚀🚀


My coworker is leaving me to become an Instagram model.


His blue steel is stupidly good.


PG&E would bankrupt me if I kept the heat over 68 - 70.


@jamesbregan Yeah but thanks because she’s probably 75+ and calls everyone honey anyway lol.


That’s true!


Incredible. People are getting gouged by PG&E. Last two months have bills have been double for most people.


If by “in love” you mean bell hooks’ definition of being committed to your own and another’s growth, I’m all for this kind of madness!


Lol that’s pretty rad and random. Love it! Must be something in the air :)


A teacher, a philosopher, and two dropouts just finished raising $80M for 1517 Fund III! We are so excited for what's next! Onward and upward (and with a lot more capital to head in that direction)! Here is how we're excited to grow into an institution and continue our mission:


1517 is building an Invisible College. We are an anti-establishment education institution. Our founders learn by doing and by taking courageous risks to better the world for others. We support them with funding, mentorship, and an extraordinary community of peers.


1517 is writing $400K lead checks into preseed companies raising under $2M. We focus on dropouts, renegade scientists, and those with an atypical story or background. And we love to follow up with more capital into companies quickly so $400K is just the start.


1517 also writes $50K - $150K checks into deep tech teams to help them get a prototype started while also applying for grants to support their work. Within a year we hope for these founders to receive more substantial monies from us and continue building the future.


As always, 1517 writes $1K checks into teens or people in school to prototype ideas and projects. Share what you’re working on and how $1K would help you and we might surprise you with a quick Venmo cash! More soon about expanding our grant program and writing larger checks!


🎉 July 15 - 17 we’re hosting the 1517 San Diego Summit: Escape from Captivity! Meet other young makers, hackers, and scientists for an unforgettable and inspiring weekend to collaborate and learn from your peers. Know a teen who should join us? We would love to invite them!


Ok I didn’t have to wait that long but the announcement is out :)


@financeguy725 Thank you for supporting future tweets like “I recommend breathing air.”


@karansdalal Thank you!!


@alexandertmills Thanks Alex!


And if you aren’t already part of our community and didn’t get the save the date for this in email, message us at info@1517fund.com about why you’d like to join! A perfect participant is a teen maker, hacker, or scientist.

Danielle Strachman 💗 🐈 💃 🪴 🎸 🎨 🐕

                    @DStrachman

                  18 Feb 2022

                Replying to @DStrachman
                🎉 July 15 - 17 we’re hosting the 1517 San Diego Summit: Escape from Captivity! Meet other young makers, hackers, and scientists for an unforgettable and inspiring weekend to collaborate and learn from your peers. Know a teen who should join us? We would love to invite them!


@heyecs @1517fund Thank you Evan! Your support and enthusiasm means a lot to me.


@alexandertmills Hello hello!


@wbhub Thanks!


For context, raising Fund II was like crawling on our hands and knees over nails. We raised half of what we wanted, it took two years to do it, and very few believed in us or our mission. Fund III took three months and no one asked me if I was “just lucky” this time around.


@holdenbrad Thank you friend!!


lol


So excited to convene again!!!!!!!!!! Can’t wait to see you!!!


@sarah_cone Thank you sister!


@jdanjohnson @OSMedSupplies Thank you!!! Always such a blessing to do the work we do. Having fun, making an impact, and working with mission driven people like you is a true gift.


@ctabrizi_ 💗💗💗


Yes! And a big surprise was that 20% of our Fund I companies started as grantees with us.


It’s been such a blessing and a journey to be part of the @loom story! 💗🙏💗

Shahed Khan

                    @shahedkhan

                  18 Feb 2022

                1517 was the *first* fund who believed in & backed us at @loom.

Highly recommend.


Thank you Shahed! Such a blessing and a journey. I’ll never forget those early meetings and further those early years.


@snigdhar0y 💗💗💗


@jaredkleinert You’re in! Message Nick for more details :)


@_BenBJ Fund I came together start to finish in 8 months. People needed to make a gut decision on working with us for Fund I. In Fund II we had data so people needed to feel like they were making a good decision but our numbers were tracking very well but still not tangible enough.


@_BenBJ So yes, much much harder than Fund I.


@pratyushbuddiga Spiral signature?


Thank you for seeing us and me! 💗💗💗


@tomthecarrot Thank you!


@Bryan_Barton @William_Blake @1517fund Thank you!


@ale7zelaya @William_Blake @zslayback Thank you!


@EdwardStarcraft Thank you!


Thank you!


I forgot to add kudos to our other team members Nala, Meera, Littles, and Grady. All the money kitties are good luck for 1517!


@JaiRelan @1517fund Thank you Jai! This is really kind 💗


@jdcampolargo Email us!! Info@1517fund.com


@_aliaabbas Nick@1517fund.com would love to chat!


I don’t carry cards but I do ask for cards or contact info for people I want to stay in touch with. Follow up is so rare I want to be the first to act if I think I should be working with someone.


@jdcampolargo Just ping him again :) we all have been very busy.


@jebbdykstra99 I was thinking the same thing :)


Thank you!!


Yes you were brother!!!


@itstavishi @William_Blake Thank you!


@theanupamkumar Grants are!


What you are reading, watching, or something you’re doing personally. I find these little personal takes keep me reading all the way to the end. People invested in you, not just your KPIs.

Replying to @Zecca_Lehn @jaimalik @MacConwell @GS_VCactivist @jasonlk @sabakarimm @KellyO_Cares @paigefinnn @bzises @steps @BNarasin


Help is on the way :) Happy to chat!


Serious moment of “is that where I fuckin get it?!”

New Englander forever on the inside, Californian on the outside.

This also means I’m really good at smiling at you and thinking that you’re an idiot at the same time.

kyle o’hehir

                    @financeguy725

                  18 Feb 2022

                Do people write f*ck to be more inclusive towards Bostonians?


@patriciamou_ Somatic therapy


@augierakow <3 <3 <3


We're pretty blessed that 90% of the work is a lot of fun and very inspiring. When you can put "love" and hearts in emails to founders and LPs you know you're doing something right :). So very excited to do more of it! Thanks Patri!


Eating dippin dots for the first time right now. Why does this taste so good? Weirdly enjoyable texture. AMA


This wikipedia is everything: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dippin…


"Dippin' Dots was founded in New Grand Chain, Illinois, in 1988. Jones began the company in his parents' garage.[1] It was originally invented as cow feed when Jones, who specialized in cryogenics, was trying to make efficient fodder for farm animals.[5]"


I saw it a bunch and assumed it would taste terrible and be junky. But it's actually pretty decent on macros and fairly natural ingredients. And often when I've never had something I will just be the last one to try something...like I was 39 when I tried nutella. Hated it.


@andrewfielding Chocolate...but I the corner store where I live has these things and I think I'm about to become an addict.


@potterlab <old person voice> Sunny, back in my day, space ice cream was dry and brittle and tasted like cardboard with chocolate flavoring on it. This new fangled dot cream makes me skeptically happy.


I have it on my table to read this month but I've heard that Letters to a Young Poet by Rilke is a good and important read.


@snigdhar0y I had never heard of it until last week! Good recommendation though!


On it. Will report back.


@conrtv Would love to help with this. Danielle@1517fund.com


Thanks Vinay!!!


This is the content I can’t wait to create when I hit 10K followers 🍕

Lex Fridman

                    @lexfridman

                  18 Feb 2022

                If you fold a pizza slice in half, you get bread on each side with ingredients in between. Therefore: pizza is a sandwich.


@dusty_daemon basically saying if you fold a pizza in half it's a sandwich. lol


@madbardmike I know right?!


Ali Wong


@madbardmike Tried the brownie batter one tonight...I don't like the mix of consistencies between the ice cream and the brownie bites -- but still tasty!


@Zecca_Lehn Just watched the new special a couple days ago and it's fantastic!


@Zecca_Lehn Yup


I've fallen into a Dippin Dots rabbit hole and I can't get up! "DD's creation of ultra low temp freezers, as low as −122 °F, sparked interest when vaccines were developed for COVID-19 that required storage at -94 °F. Pharmacists and distributors reached out for freezers."


@drojasug The wikipedia page is a treasure!


@RMB Am I missing an easter egg? Just checked out the website and didn't catch what you are going for.


@UnseriousDude_ I think it's pretty interesting...making an ice cream that can't go in a normal freezer seems like a really bad business idea but interesting that they've used the IP from the freezer as another business. But agreed that it's a funny outcome!


@dusty_daemon Wild!


@bigsurgold Omg...well, I have something to watch now while I clean the house.


I am so so confused by the Dippin Dots story and business...they also sell vitamins and journals. Maybe I'll dig in enough to write a case study about them.


First, a podcast: npr.org/2019/09/06/758394062….


@LiveSimulator Lol srsly and apparently it got away from the founder too...listening to the podcast now and he lost his business but it brings in $300M/year.


@namathree Not yet!


@RMB ><


Totally down!!


@davidkircos I am lucky/unlucky because my corner store has a DD freezer. So far plain chocolate is my fav but the birthday cake one was surprisingly good.


@davidkircos I keep hearing about the banana split ones. Haven't been able to get my hands on any yet. I have a feeling I'll really like it since I do seem to like the only ice cream ones best so far...just love the texture.


Lol the DD rabbit hole continues to just really surprise me and now this 🤣

Dippin' Dots@DippinDots
                  1 Feb 2022

                To NFT, or not to NFT?


And the DD founder now makes coffee in dot form. Must try it!

40 Below Joe@40BelowJoe
                  28 Oct 2021

                🎃🍂 #pumpkinspice #frozencoffee instagram.com/p/CVk5Q2HLxxM/…


@Quan Lol it could be it! We will see!


@Quan I told you man, this rabbit hole is stupidly good. And now I'm contemplating buying $50 worth of coffee dots from @40BelowJoe.


@Quan @40BelowJoe Just ordered the adult version of dippin dots...can't wait. Basically a bunch of coffee ice creams in my freezer.


@heyecs <--- Below 40 Influencer (but I'm above 40)


@Quan @40BelowJoe I've never liked frozen boba -- I find it gets grainy, no?


@SecureMiningLoc @Quan @40BelowJoe Contacts DD or 40 Below?


Shit’s gonna get crazy.


So great to catch up with you today! Love your approach and systematic thinking!!


Inflation is real folks. Just saw a TikTok of an elementary aged child selling a cup of lemonade for $4.


Yup!


@0xbkay Lol I heard it was bougie.


@lydialaurenson


One offering I've gotten a lot of positive feedback on is my in real time @loom feedback on pitch decks, meaning that I just open them and start recording my response. Want some feedback in public? Happy to take a deck or two from the Twitterverse and respond with a Loom.


Huge fan of this book. I've read a lot of books about habits and think this one is the most actionable and an easy short read. The audio book is awesome too!

Elizabeth Yin 💛

                    @dunkhippo33

                  24 Feb 2022

                Tonight's tweetstorm is about learnings from an audiobook I recently listened to called Atomic Habits by James Clear.

Read on >>


@Quan You've got this bro *hugs*


@Quan Probably through some metta meditation.


@Quan And yeah, been watching some videos...it's some scary shit.


Candles, chocolate, fun drinks like kombucha/water kefir....but my favorite house warming gift is @30_sdp. Total winner and I keep three at home at all times to hand out at parties and house warmings.


@FUniversalBank @loom Feel free to DM it over and I'll reply with the video in this tweet thread. From your name I am either going to love doing this "FU Bank" lol or just not be able to keep a straight face.


@Quan Yeah, I don't know how to process this. I'm sitting here at home banging out emails and there are a lot of people dying right now.


@therealbrom @loom @EmpathVentures Thank you Brom! Looking forward to catching up soon too!


Bless his heart 💞


@maiab @DaleJStephens @loom 100%!!!


Want to see pitch feedback in real time?

@FUniversalBank was kind enough to share their deck!

loom.com/share/6995483a6c874…


@juanyoungjr @lolitataub @Melanence_ email me!


@zawwarkhan_ @30_sdp I'm super fan! Have already bought 5 and given away 2.


@grgelee In this particular type of way, no. Coachability and having good communication/relations with founders is really important to us.


@Bryan_Barton @FUniversalBank @1517fund Agreed!


@Bryan_Barton @FUniversalBank @1517fund LD!


@trexwilleatyou Feel better! Kids are welcome any time! Was so fun to meet your family :)


a blessing indeed!


I see it more like a vertical but could see it becoming its own category.

Replying to @chrsaravia @thisiskp_ @William_Blake @fpontaza


Huge congrats to the Hydra team!

Hydra Host

                    @get_hydrahost

                  1 Mar 2022

                1/ After a year of hard work in stealth, excited to announce Hydrahost.com: Natively cross-cloud infrastructure for apps with high resilience & security requirements. Host your apps on a combo of public or private cloud providers for first-class outage protection.


Spring is sprunging! Been invited to multiple awesome in person events today. Let the mingling (and dancing, and laughing, and greetings in person) begin!


@giladrom Don't have anything on the calendar just yet!


So we have a pretty active discord community for 1517 which is awesome -- but I have to say it's really tough to run a community when you know you know who the people are but barely anyone goes by their names. Dunbar number + anonymity issues!


Oh I want to know!

Zécca

                    @Zecca_Lehn

                  3 Mar 2022

                What’s the best question an investor has asked you recently? 💚


Pre-seed (meaning when one is raising under $2M)! Thanks!


Would love to see what you put together and share!


What's the next big thing that no one is paying attention to?


Well that is a fascinating rabbit-hole, thank you!

Replying to @powerbottomdad1 @drmichaellevin


Hmm...is this not getting airtime? Lots of schools seemed to be quite happy collecting large tuition dollars and not caring where their students were. Or maybe you mean something different? Do tell!


@karanbhangui What do you mean by full stack companies?


I mean, I'm biased! :P


If only!


@dens Lol


@karanbhangui @cdixon Thankee!


@karanbhangui @cdixon And roger that, didn't realize it had a name, thanks!


Any places you suggest reading up first? I'm having an ASMR response to those words in sequence.


Fabulous, thank you! This is going to be fun to dig in on!


@kinza_haq @stevemushero @Stryx_Official


“Web 4 is just going outside again” 🌲🌴🌵🍃🌿🏖🌊


Love this! And I think 100% correct.


@Bryan_Barton Lol I owe you emails, I know! But this is funny...but that's cause you are funny, I don't care what anyone else says!


Speaking of which, is it time for another 1517 ice cream social in Dolores? Maybe March 13th in the afternoon?

Danielle Strachman 💗 🐈 💃 🪴 🎸 🎨 🐕

                    @DStrachman

                  2 Mar 2022

                Spring is sprunging! Been invited to multiple awesome in person events today. Let the mingling (and dancing, and laughing, and greetings in person) begin!


@SmothersAaron @shriyanevatia

Replying to @SmothersAaron @shriyanevatia


Who said anything about tech? I want to know what's up across the board.


So fun and beautiful!

Guildfather

                    @tasshinfogleman

                  28 Feb 2022

                you’re tasshin, loving the whole universe [music video]


same!

Replying to @austinmcraig @jsadlowe @davemcclure


when my kitten falls asleep and is snoring in my arms, that's a valid reason to quit all other obligations right? supposed to do an airport run tonight hmmm...


@goodheARTist <3


"You can't double your intelligence in one hour, but you can use one hour to write something twice as clear. And ideas that are easy to read and easy to understand will make you seem smarter. The better you communicate, the more intelligent you appear." - James Clear


@roberthess @austinmcraig But do you know the history of Nintendo? It's pretty awesome! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo


I'm 9 people away from being given license to make really asinine tweets! Can't wait to stop needing a filter on super basic humaning tips.


You have a friend that needs to hear this right?

There is never a good time to breakup with someone. Please stop waiting for the right time, there are only kind and unkind ways to do it. Focus on that.


What's going on?! We can Dear Abby or Dan Savage this!


@inababi Sending my best, unkind breakups are the worst :(


Had a similar moment yesterday, ran a 10K and noticed that my head was a lot clearer half way through. Less chatter, more "oooh it's so pretty outside" even though my legs were speaking to me.

p.s. Still doing run club in Oakland on Thursday mornings if anyone wants to join.

Micah Baldwin

                    @micah

                  4 Mar 2022

                Finished my hardest workout in about a year earlier today. My entire body is sore, but my heart is light.


@jelenachaing I did?


Ohhh I did!


What are the things that you wished people would tweet about that they don't?


@akashbhatia So far it takes me more like the 7K point to get to that state! Glad it can come on faster for some!


@erikpavia Interesting...I've been thinking about this some. I kinda see FB as more cat photos + life updates, twitter as thoughts about work stuff, and insta for creative expression...but it seems like mixing it up on twitter could be a fruitful experiment.


Was hanging with a gal pal tonight and talking about how it would be great if there were crash courses for women entering each new decade.

Tips for "Breaking into your 20s, 30s, 40s, etc"? What would be awesome relevant and under discussed content?


@potterlab That would be wonderful!


@LiamWolfeRose Um, so...what's your weird hobby? My current weird ones are cat training (not an oxymoron) and classical drawing (but maybe that's just more unique than weird).


Nod, this is reminding me that Maslow wrote a lot about later stages of maturation and development (and exceptionalism and heroic aptitude) past early adulthood but most of us have not been exposed to this content or the idea that we have adult stages of maturation.


Couple things for 30s:
- It's a great time for focus. This could be on work, family, or both. The insecurity of the 20s melts away and that confidence translates into better outcomes.
- Quadruple down on the best people around you and keep your bar for friendships very high.


@erikpavia I try! But I notice my own filtering for sure! And agreed :)


@ParnianBrk What are your reflections on your 20s?


@LiamWolfeRose My cats know "come here," sit, jump through the hoop, high five, lay down, and I'm teaching "off" right now.

Lock picking is fun and sometimes useful! Ham radio is a good one!


What do you wish people understood better about movement?


Thank you!


@startuployalist ^ these are great!


@christineist In what way?


@HiredThought Ah I think I forgot to make the fuller point that I can say asinine things but people will take them as more important/profound than they really are. But glad it's working for you so far! Will retweet! :)


@esmetwote Wait wuh?!


@esmetwote This is good content!


@esmetwote Bring it!!!


A friend offered "In the 30s/40s+. I think it also would be good to learn about the shift from being the child of parents and needing to transition more to being the parent/caregiver for your own parents as they age. Had no idea I’d have to do it and how hard it would be."


@katylevinson Worst form of "apology" ever!


@hellomavyn Agreed! People think about a lot of interesting things!


I have gone back this week to a super underrated lunch -- the homemade sandwich! It's versatile, tasty, can be very healthy, and takes less than 5 minutes to make.


And I know some investors who need to hear this...

There is never a good time to tell a founder you're not investing. Please stop waiting for the right time, there are only kind and unkind ways to do it.

Danielle Strachman 💗 🐈 💃 🪴 🎸 🎨 🐕

                    @DStrachman

                  4 Mar 2022

                You have a friend that needs to hear this right?

There is never a good time to breakup with someone. Please stop waiting for the right time, there are only kind and unkind ways to do it. Focus on that.


Classic "we always believed in you" bullshit.


Ok self, lots to do today, gonna meditate and journal for a little bit and then get back in the saddle and stop using social as an acceptable form of procrastination!


@heyreiwang @themollette @ahossain24 Collab is fun but I don't have more time to put into this...but happy to see people run far with this type of info. So if you want to share any of that content in the comments, feel free!


@Vinovest1 y'all are brilliant! Just got your marketing materials for what's next and the offer of a bottle of wine. Glad to have helped early on by referring some of our investors but sad to say that we passed then since you were already rockin' it past our stage. Good work!


@vhmth Awesome! I took social off my phone and it's been great!


Two factor lattes?


Woah woah...I am paying attention! Is she gonna mass produce? I am READY!


@Mat_Sherman @dolgin_madeline Congrats!


Interesting, which one did you get? What life changes do you notice? I have tried standing and working and I don't like it.


The one big mistake we're all doing on twitter...

Ara Ghougassian

                    @araghougassian

                  6 Mar 2022

                since when did we let twitter turn into buzzfeed listicles wtf i thought we killed the listicle why won’t they fucking just die already


@ericbahn Woah woah woah...I must have missed a left turn. I'm pretty sure a group of us is near the SF go kart track.

https://www.k1speed.com/san-francisco-location.html


@araghougassian couldn't help myself


Want to help people to be productive and feel good about the start of their day? Wake-up hosts are awesome and don't require any specialized training.

focused@focused_space
                  8 Mar 2022

                Want to help people start every day with clarity and mindfulness? ✨

We're hiring!
focused.space/host-hiring


1517 is expanding! We are looking for an amazing person who will love our community as much as we do. Super excited to bring some new energy to the team 💗💫
1517fund.com/careers/communi…


Thanks Gavin!


@itsjamieintech I know! I totally want this job! :)


This is not an exception, corporal punishment is practiced and legal in much of the United States but it is illegal in Canada, Europe, and New Zealand. This makes the USA one of two western-world countries where corporal punishment in school is still allowed.

A now-retired Indiana high school teacher was arrested after video showed him hitting a student during a confrontation over wearing a hooded sweatshirt on school grounds, officials said. https://abc7.la/3vDU5XS

A now-retired Indiana high school teacher was arrested after video showed him hitting a student during a confrontation over wearing a hooded sweatshirt on school grounds, officials said. https://t.co/bzeQKrBDQT https://t.co/BkxVh2qVb4

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19 states have not banned corporal punishment at school. Can you imagine if it were legal for your boss to hit you? People would be outraged...but children, no big deal "in loco parentis." It's not right at home either.

Danielle Strachman 💗 🐈 💃 🪴 🎸 🎨 🐕

                    @DStrachman

                  9 Mar 2022

                This is not an exception, corporal punishment is practiced and legal in much of the United States but it is illegal in Canada, Europe, and New Zealand. This makes the USA one of two western-world countries where corporal punishment in school is still allowed.


Agreed, it's important to be careful. Also careful about getting a full picture of the story. We encourage founders to build teams to go the distance and we invested in this founder over a year ago and see some places where additional cofounders are needed for follow on money.


We never asked this founder to step down from the company and have already invested. We wouldn't follow on if they did step down -- they are integral to the business.


Are you an investor in this company? With $9B under management, you could write a sizable check. But my guess is that the company is "too early" for you and much easier to subtweet than make an investment in someone who needs help.


Happy to have a conversation with you -- not about the company specifically since that would not be appropriate without the founder, but happy to talk about founder struggles and how to best advise them.


It means something!

Elon Musk

                    @elonmusk

                  9 Mar 2022


Parent twitter, please help!

Parents of toddlers—I have a 3 year old who has been in an awful sleep regression for past 3 months. Kid cannot fall asleep easily on own anymore, wakes up multiple times of night crying and running into our room. Any advice for sleep training a toddler?

Eric Bahn 💛

Minivan Enthusiast at @HustleFundVC

Minivan Enthusiast at @HustleFundVC


@amirulhamizan_ Of course I do!


@katylevinson I don't understand why more people don't care about stuff like this. Boggles the mind.


Building a program or service for young people? Here are some tips on what I'd do the same and differently with the Thiel Fellowship (20 Under 20) were I building it from scratch again today.


Same: Would continue to have a very strong emphasis on community and not just for the people in the program but in the community that can form around the applicants. But I'd add more events and more peer collaboration before even receiving a fellowship.


Different: I'd give smaller grants out to the applicant pool and base fellowships more on who is able to take a smaller amount of money and move the needle forward on their project. This would also have the effect of supporting hundreds of young people each year.


Same: Would always call them "young people" or something similar. I hear a lot of programs call their community "kids" externally and internally and it pisses me off and continues to perpetuate the cycle of infantilizing an entire group of incredible people, those under 20.


Different: I would have taken some opportunistic chances on people whose ideas weren't the best but who would have been great from a community building perspective.


Different: Less media attention. We thought it would be good for people to get the recognition because they were doing something different. Instead it gave the vultures a new hobby.


Same: Be really generous with belief capital. It was incredible to see what people did not just with the money but with the support of their peers and staff knowing that we had each other's back.


Different: Our first application wasn't focused on makers enough and focused on standard conceptions of brilliance. Would definitely make the application weirder. More portfolio based, puzzles, and opportunities to show off unique hobbies and geekery.


Building the Thiel Fellowship has been one of my proudest achievements. 1517 is a Fellowship 2.0 taking all of our learnings and packaging them into a venture fund. Super excited  to support renegade makers and hackers for where we are going with version 3.0 with our latest fund.


@RyanBethencourt @VitalikButerin Lol me too, me too! Lots of friends made lots of $$$ buying into that presale.


Thank you! I've been getting a lot of "You built the Thiel Fellowship?" lately. Yeah, blood, sweat, and tears along with my team and wonderful mentors like you! But I don't blame 22 year olds for not knowing our work, they were 10 when we were storming the castle on their behalf.

Replying to @RyanBethencourt @VitalikButerin


@friedmandave Yeah it sucked. We thought that our program would take the hit but train jumpers who saw something interesting jumped on and attacked individual fellows instead. Some super low characters (and in the long run also wrong).


@bootstrapital I'm borrowing the term but I think our program was probably one of the OGs doing it 12 years ago. Belief and vibes are all the rage now, not so cool a decade ago.


@NormaPadron__ 100% makes me so so mad.


@indysofian It is a double edged sword though -- the publicity made it possible for others outside the program to say "Hey parental units, I'm not crazy" and that was definitely worth some of the hit.


Encourage them to build things they love for the joy and challenge of it -- not for grades, or admissions; but for believing in their innate ability to create something of value. And show them an ethic of excellence by bringing your A game and authenticity to teaching.

Steven Eno@stevenEno
                  10 Mar 2022

                Replying to @DStrachman
                One of my former students was a Theil Fellow and I continue to be amazed by him and the program you built. What can I and other high school teachers do to help prepare students for 1517? How would you change the classroom experience so you can get more qualified applicants?


@startuployalist That is a very wise 4 yo! I love children's wisdom!


@friedmandave People get extremely threatened when the status quo is questioned -- women working and voting , the lgbtq community, young people questioning authority -- anything that elicits "How dare they?!" is ok in my book.


Lol Different: Would have bought ether. Damn conflict of interest morals and values!


The status quo in college is also bad for some of the most disadvantaged students. Might look good on paper, but all that debt and little access to a real job opportunity after keeps people in a bad if not worse off economic state.


@adrianscottcom I'm not giving the circus airtime by naming them but people attacking specific Thiel Fellow's efforts and overall being pompous windbags.


@Quan Ready when you are! Would be fun since you were there from the early days!


My hair is greasy, I'm eating potato chips for dinner, and just did a Loom feedback session on a deck. Getting the work done > keeping it classy. Ready for a redo tomorrow.


Lol, you are WAY smarter than I am. I consider the non-verbals to be essential so I kept the camera on -- wrong move on my part, lol. I guess I'm just keeping it real -- no filter, with potato chips.


@jterrell Maybe I'll even brush my hair tomorrow. lol


@jterrell Ponytail it is! :)


@dusty_daemon But why is this the hill you choose to die on?


@dusty_daemon I mean it's true! I tried to get on the no-po train for years and haven't been able to do it. If you let it get greasy enough does it go back to a clean cycle? lol


@mkosma I'd have to dig deeper but my understanding is that they have some sort of immunity under "in loco parentis."


We are hiring! Would love to see you apply: 1517fund.com/careers/communi…

Replying to @benjamingreeley @cupazhou @erika_echaniz @shriyanevatia


@BEASTMODE @thielfellowship Thank you John!


[media-only post: gif]


Grad student mental health and norms around free labor.


@snigdhar0y Grad students do a lot of work that is unpaid or for a very low wage while working in a prof's lab. This can include doing research, teaching, TAing, and childcare for profs.


Now I'm even more amazed to have met the one and only Serene! I heard Serene play at Priceless and Piano Flower (or whatever it is called in GGP) and WOW! How does so much wow get into one person?

Replying to @DanielleFong @katylevinson @kiserene


We aren't against it but generally when something gets super hot we let others touch the stove!


Thanks Sophie, that's very kind! Feel free to reach out any time. danielle@1517fund.com


Congrats Phoebe!!!

Replying to @phoebeyao @1517fund @tylercowen @thielfellowship


I talk to that part of me with kindness like I might a small child. "Hmmm seems like you might have a lot to say about this. Is there something important you want me to know? I'd like to show you that I have this handled. Could you step aside and observe quietly?" etc.


I've had some uncomfortable neck and back issues this week. Luckily getting treated and will hopefully pass soon. That said, I'm definitely having some major empathy for people with chronic pain. I can't focus as well and my sleep has been off, pain is really distracting.


@DaleJStephens so sorry Dale!


@jayparth_ Thank you for writing this!


@snigdhar0y I have a theracane. But I've heard good things about massage guns!


@BenTilly4 That's a great outcome!


What are your tips for being a great delegator? It's probably one of my greatest weaknesses and as we expand our team with 1517 I have to up my game here!


@JerryZYe1 Good idea! Should it persist after next week I will definitely do this!


What have you done to get better? Hi hi!!


@haideralmosawi Gosh this was even just relaxing to watch, will definitely give it a go!


Very specific, thank you!!


@JDcarlu I really like that!


@athrvakhrbde Say more!


@athrvakhrbde The Alpinist


@jnconkle Just onboarded our new team member to Loom :)


@BlinCJames Awesome pro tip! I love that book -- need to give it a reread!


@danceofminds I do! But I've been off it this week...want to heal first!


This sounds like a recipe for burnout.


@ParnianBrk I'm so sorry to hear this. Where is your father located? Is he in a hospital?


Charity can be a lifestyle, not merely a gift:

📕Read charitably. Give the author your most favorable interpretation.
👂Listen charitably. Donate your undivided attention.
✍Work charitably. Be generous with your expertise.
You can make charity a daily habit.

- James Clear


@ParnianBrk Best wishes for your family Parnian!


It leaves a bad taste in my mouth when people and programs who young people respect think that owning a portion of their life is the right way to promote freedom, autonomy, entrepreneurship, and innovation.

Sam Altman

                    @sama

                  20 Mar 2022

                A version of college replacement I'm super interested in:

Find the smartest and most driven 18 year olds in the world, and give them 'tenure'--say a decade+ of salary, resources to work on whatever they want, and a smart peer group--in exchange for small % of future earnings.


I also think that recreating corrupt systems often lands us in the position of recreating corrupt systems.


I just can't get over that if someone like Sam wanted to be a patron, he could, but instead he wants to change the incentives of the course of entire lives of some of the best and brightest young people.


When Peter started the Thiel Fellowship it was "no strings attached" meaning that we didn't own any equity in companies, people, future earnings, coins, etc. and they were unrestricted on what they worked on full time outside of school.


Outcomes from the Thiel Fellowship (the "most misdirected piece of philanthropy” - L. Summers) have been some of the most impactful for the world. Freeing and supporting people to act on big ideas is what made the program special. Prettier golden handcuffs are still handcuffs.


@michelledavenpt I'm actually NOT into this -- just tweeted about it. Sounds good in theory (like communism right?), but in practice I think this is a dangerous idea for the best and brightest young people and the future of humanity. Prettier golden handcuffs are still handcuffs.


@FrankieS2727 Thank you!


I'm really not into owning people or their individual futures. It may sound good in theory (like communism right?) but in practice I think this is a dangerous idea for the best and brightest young people and the future of humanity.


I don't think a program like Sam's shouldn't exist. But I think it could have radically unintended outcomes. Anyone who is as wealthy as Sam could run a very meaningful program...Sam's pretty clear that this isn't for the masses, that it's for a top percentile of teens.


@ishaan0x The more I think about this, the more I think it sounds like a cult that you can never leave -- Hotel California in action.


@ishaan0x Yeah, I don't think there is anything "sustainable" about owning individuals. Each individual life is a scarce resource.


Thanks Tamara! Nice to see you here!


@ericmigi Yeah you can sign into whatever social/tax program you want. I just think that this tax will have unintended consequences.


@ericmigi All that said, if someone wants to put this on the market and some people want to be the guinea pigs I think that's fine. I just think so much excitement without much thought is dangerous.


So great to hang out!


Well, I don't like taxes either...a good friend says "taxation violates consent" and I think it's pretty on point.


I'm not entirely sure of this. It's totally an "it depends" situation. Painting this as WAY better without caveats is not thoughtful.


@SP1NS1R I'd have to think about this more -- Sam isn't talking about something that scales massively here. He's talking about a very very small fraction of people and sustainability for a targeted program is different than something meant to serve the general population.


@SP1NS1R I do like the idea of first rite of refusal for the first company a person creates and having an advisor equity slice certainly better than future earnings. But there are probably more interesting ways to do this.


@SP1NS1R I mean...it's not hard to start "The Thiel Foundation" and put your name in the middle. And it wasn't hard to start handing out money to young people. It takes work, a pedagogical stance, an eye towards patronage...but these things aren't new.


@SP1NS1R I think people are confusing Sam's take as lifting up the masses and mixing in scale, he's still talking about the elite (and the elite per his definition which I imagine to be a very small slice).


@SP1NS1R Maybe we could learn more from X-men. Again, just patronage here.
https://www.quora.com/In-X-Men-how-does-professor-X-fund-his-high-tech-school-for-the-gifted


Lol, I'm glad you used the little "l"...I've been to some Libertarian events and oh my.


Yeah, there are lots of issues in terms of incentives both during the ten years and after. But short exciting tweets sell -- as does "thought leadership" ick.


@presentlyMihai A very interesting point!


@michelledavenpt *cough* kids are goats or your own children...let's go with young people for those willing to go the distance and try something different!


@michelledavenpt People are confusing what Sam is saying as something needing sustainability. It doesn't...he's talking about the top elite (and even elite to him which is likely an even smaller slice). If memory serves, we ran the Thiel Fellowship on less than $3M a year including the grants.


@michelledavenpt Being generous to youth is a great place for nonprofit dollars. In the world of finance, what it costs to run something like this is a tiny drop in the bucket with outsized returns. Peter's generosity has benefited him greatly as far as his position in society too.


@SP1NS1R But it can never be the Thiel Fellowship with strings attached. Non-coercion was an underpinning of the program. As soon as you say, "you owe me something" game over.


@SP1NS1R Can it be something, sure.


Lol do you have a podcast? :)

Yeah, tons of thoughts on this too. Would have loved to run more experiments with more participants (would have loved to do double), random dice role admissions from the finalist round, different amounts of money, different application cycle, etc.


He's definitely not wrong! But at the same time, I kinda wish it was this blunt because "let's catch up" or "do coffee" and then whamo pitch time gets tiring.

Eric Bahn 💛

                    @ericbahn

                  21 Mar 2022

                Letters to the tooth fairy are shockingly similar to fundraising follow ups.


"Stroller bitches" -- I gotta find a place to slip that in this week. "Look at them stroller bitches, can you believe it?"


It's true! I can't tell you the relief I feel when someone wants to actually catch up...I'm not left at the end of the meeting with a to do, or a "no" email to write, or whatever -- I just have an exchange of connection with another human and it's so so great!


@SP1NS1R @blogofjake Awesome, was mostly joking but would love to talk about all of this with you!


As a start I'd love to be able to vote with my dollars more. I'm not opposed to group buys but lumping it all together for people I don't trust to make decisions with money is eh. And of course I love the idea of competitive  governance but that takes a lot to implement.


@justinbvert You know, a good way to handle this would be to talk about what you would do if you did have more funding now (if you want more funding) and it leaves the door open to get your needs met and maybe have an investor that you want to work with start earlier with you.


@justinbvert Especially pre-seed and seed, you don't need to wait for the next round for more funds. We preempt cash for companies all the time with 1517...no need to preempt a round.


@alexandertmills It's interesting with the grants too because if a grantee does well and we didn't invest in the company, for any number of reasons, we don't really get "credit" for the grant -- it's only credit if we are on the cap table and that has always been really confusing to me.


@alexandertmills And nope, could never forget "I'll need my lawyers to talk to you" NOOOOOOOOOOO tooooo expensive, talk to a grantee instead :). Lol


@ericmigi


Some are saying that Sam's idea is like a scaleable Thiel Fellowship but it can NEVER be the Thiel Fellowship with strings attached. Non-coercion was an underpinning of the program. As soon as you say, "you owe me something" game over.


@michelledavenpt It was $100K/fellow but after the first year we were working with 40 fellows a year.


@linkdniel *sigh* Thank you for getting this! Some days I feel like I'm hitting my head up against a brick wall. There is NO such thing as freedom with handcuffs. I'm all for people into opting into what they want to do, but let's be honest about what that is.


I'm too scared to look in the comments...

Luke Burgis

                    @lukeburgis

                  21 Mar 2022

                Who's the worst mimetically-made Expert?


@AndrewGabelic I mean -- I've kinda thrown down about those injustices  for the past 12 years...I just don't think it's ok for Sam to do it too and I'm calling out BS on people liking it because it's coming out of his (respected but unquestioned) mouth.


@alexandertmills It makes sense...I mean, here I am wanting to give away free money and people like Sam want to potentially own you for the rest of your life -- NBD! lol


@justinbvert If they are keeping tabs on what you're doing, I say to give it a go!


"If you meet the Buddha on the road, kill him."

Any organization praying off insecurity ("you need us to do X. We will get you to the next level.") is creating more kabuki theatre. They are wolves in sheep's clothing --insecurity mongering is very profitable and scalable.


@mathewpregasen Appreciate your dome!


@shriyanevatia I do but even having to ask about the topic is an extra email/process. Now I'm asking people for Loom catch ups!


@shriyanevatia Lol close friends ask for $$$ too :)


@shriyanevatia @Neil_Batlivala Wow!!!


Eating a roast beef sandwich. Homemade sandwiches are one of the most overlooked meals with great ROI.


God that is painful :(


Austin! Will be back for some time well spent Wed - Saturday. Likely to plan a hike on Fri or Sat morning! Anyone game?


Would love to reconnect!


@RyanBethencourt No plan yet but would love to get out there!


@MakesMarty Yay!


Ok folks, I’m thinking hike on Friday morning around 7:30 am! If you’re in, like this! Will create a DM group.


@friedmandave Right move


So excited for Teenage Founder Coffee Hour ☕ every Saturday in April! Meet other makers/creatives, bond over a beverage, and discuss ways to trouble-shoot challenges in your projects. Hosted by @JaiRelan and I and we’ll have some special guests drop in! lu.ma/teensof1517


Secret is out dude!


@snigdhar0y @samanthaaouyang


That’d be awesome!

Replying to @inababi @JaiRelan @CoupletCoffee


We will also see where people are and if we have critical mass maybe we will do the last one in person as one of our ice cream socials in SF!


@jasminecrowe Pretzels! Fresh fruit (this seeks extra but probably really uncommon)


This is ALL kinds of wrong (and y’all know I love sammiches)

Turner Novak 🍌🧢

                    @TurnerNovak

                  23 Mar 2022

                Replying to @WillManidis
                making a banana mayo sandwich to celebrate


@techdetjoe I like to open with an ice breaker (fav cereal, something new you learned, stupid human trick, etc.


@sashachapin Liked some of his other books more!


You don’t “make” kids have to do this. They are born intrinsically motivated. Adults and teachers have to stop screwing them up and taking away that inborn gift.

John Tan@therealjohntan
                  22 Mar 2022

                If we can make kids intrinsically motivated to learn, most of the problems we face as parents and educators will go away.

Here's how we can make kids see learning as an opportunity to explore and actualise their potential:


If we are going to make anyone do anything, let’s make adults stop putting coercive measures on children.


@bigsurgold It’s my jam. Welcome!


Even this advice!

Minn

                    @minney_cat

                  23 Mar 2022

                All advice is context dependent


@DNAutics @karanbhangui And bring Olivia and the puppy!!


Dial it. You’ll love it!

Paul Griffiths

                    @paul_griffiths

                  22 Mar 2022

                If you need a pep talk from kindergartners, dial Peptoc at 707-998-8410 ☎

Srsly do it & thank me later


Speaking of Web4 is just going outside again…

Danielle Fong 🔆

                    @DanielleFong

                  23 Mar 2022

                reality is the ultimate nft


@staci_hetzel @cory


omg -- so into this! Summer camp game day!!!


As you get older you just shorten it to "Nope" -- more efficient and doesn't remind you of eminent demise.


If we did a 1517 Summer Camp Game Day for our next ice cream social in SF, what sorts of games would you want to play outside? I'm thinking simple/minimal props and no projectiles.


@replicationer Yeah I figure we shouldn't be able to damage anyone else in the park :)


@bentkennedy Giant Jenga sounds amazing! Got a lead on that?


Just seeing this now! I loved those early conversations and we are inspired to take our grant program to the next level by taking it out of stealth mode :). Thank you for the encouragement and being a great example!


Dammit! We could have helped you incorporate for free through a partnership we have -- could have been two assistants. We'll pay it forward to the next grantee!

Replying to @phoebeyao @gui_grup @1517fund @tylercowen @thielfellowship @clerkyinc


A friend used to give his children a "magic potion" (water and food coloring) in the morning to help them prep for a test, do extra great at soccer practice, etc. Seemed to have good effect.

Nick

                    @nickcammarata

                  23 Mar 2022

                Why are you, a person who knows placebos work even if you know it’s a placebo, not taking them every morning for a free upgrade in every area of life


Yup! More soon!

Replying to @GavinYuan_ @JaiRelan @FrankieS2727


Lol


@Quan Whoopsie!


Sometimes you luck out on hotel views! 😍


@mkosma @snigdhar0y Hell yeah! Neck thing is getting better but still not 100%


@HackTheNorth best hackathon, hands down.


@JulesEvans11 Stunning!


@markyerkes1734 I love 4 square but definitely projectiles


And we have our first surprise guest booked! It’s gonna be fun!

Danielle Strachman 💗 🐈 💃 🪴 🎸 🎨 🐕

                    @DStrachman

                  23 Mar 2022

                So excited for Teenage Founder Coffee Hour ☕ every Saturday in April! Meet other makers/creatives, bond over a beverage, and discuss ways to trouble-shoot challenges in your projects. Hosted by @JaiRelan and I and we’ll have some special guests drop in! lu.ma/teensof1517


@SarahChenGlobal 😂


Hurray!!

Replying to @karansdalal @JaiRelan @FounderLaberge @MattEspoz


@replicationer Nailed it!


@TaraLifBaum Yes!


@minney_cat Twister! That’s a great idea!


As long as we aren’t liable!


@mkosma @snigdhar0y Sold!


The original wagmi


@dusty_daemon Was about to tag you!


My DippinDots obsession is complete, the founder added me back on LinkedIn 😆☺


So fan girling lol


And to clarify, I’m talking about the founder/inventor. Sadly he’s not at the company anymore but I love the early story.


Had all kinds of issues with the company so sold it.


@NormaPadron__ Thank you!!


Thanks!


Brush your teeth a couple times a week using nothing on your toothbrush (dry brushing). You’ll get the actual buildup off your teeth (they’ll feel smooth) instead of glossing it over with toothpaste.


@waitbutwhy Also forgot to say it in the original comment but this works best when doing something else like watching a show for 30 min. This isn’t the brushing you do quickly.


@NormaPadron__ Do what you’d do in a bar, refocus on talking with friends and then ignore.


English fluently, VC translation, and feline.

Savvas Stephanides@SavvasStephnds
                  26 Mar 2022

                How many languages do you speak?


Lol -- yes it all takes so so so much work. We do the same with LPs. Individually crafted emails, lots of cutting and pasting for content but personal beginnings.

Replying to @cullend @JoshuaOgundu @micah


Good question! I'd imagine the multiple of people who think they should raise VC money is far higher than those that will be able to garner it. Part of the problem is that startups are so popular. Not everything is a VC scalable business (to start or ever) and that's ok.


@hashim1 Nope


Who else is trying to nail their morning and evening routines? Seems like a lot of other great outcomes happen from getting those two things right. Best tips? Fun things to try? Things to avoid?


Tonight in things I will ever do once to myself — at home eyelash curling kit. Chemicals are off now and all is well but scary af. Never again.


@NicoleRosecrans Love this!


Isn’t it pretty!!


@alt1na1 🤣


@heyohelen Thanks!


@antoinebugleboy Right now the two habits I want to nail are to get ready for bed starting at 9pm and wake up at 6am. That alone will change a lot if I can mail them!


@mkosma More like in the chair of a professional!


Interesting timing, dropping a post tomorrow about giving away $1K with no strings attached to hundreds of people a year — zero equity and no future rights. Having a pay it forward mentality for 1517 has paid off and we didn’t even need to own you or your stuff to do it.

Mat Sherman

                    @Mat_Sherman

                  28 Mar 2022

                Would you give .1% of your company for $1,000?


@GreenIdusuyi Thank you!


@ooolzhas We do the majority of our work in North America!


Freakin’ awesome work!!

Ja’dan Johnson

                    @jdanjohnson

                  28 Mar 2022

                We went from getting a $1000 grant from @1517fund to raising $1M and launching the largest citizen driven COVID response project in the world.

Can’t wait to read this piece!


@ooolzhas If you’re working on a non US market we do less in that space — just not enough expertise on our side to evaluate.


Thanks! I'm honestly getting tired of people getting in touch with their inner Smithers over $1K. Helping people  builds reputational capital and rapport -- no need to own them and their stuff. But it's a sad state of affairs when people only count investment dollars as capital.


I've started asking spammy* founders to immediately take me off their list. Why? Because I get tons of spam messages and it's not apparent what's a fit for 1517 since nothing is personalized. I'm all for cold pitches but wading through what looks like spam isn't for me.


*Spammy = nothing personalized in the email, zero reason why someone would want to work with 1517 (and having done a deal in a space isn't a reason we back anyone), no mention of being a dropout/student, etc.


Can you imagine writing to a founder or LP?

Dear X,

I hope you like canned spamlicious email because here is some at your door. Please respond to me if you're interested in spam.

Spamedly yours,

Hormel


@ooolzhas You've got nothing to lose sending over a 5 minute loom video.


One of my favs, @alexiskold, is behind this project. If you or your startup can donate, please do!

1kproject@1kprojectorg
                  28 Feb 2022

                TL;DR

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Sponsor a family:
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@DaleJStephens We actually never ask people where they went to school!


@NilPartners I'm down for crispy fried spam! Just haven't seen it in my inbox :)


@NilPartners Totally ready!


@jenniferbrisman Wait, what does this to have to do with a morning or evening routine?


@NilPartners I dare you!


@NilPartners


Looking at you @fpontaza!!!


@ReevesCanon Highly recommend going to good will type places, reuse spots, etc. you can get TONS of candles super cheap.


Probably because it has more to do with marketing and memetic theory over authentic desire.

Dave Vescio

                    @DaveVescio

                  29 Mar 2022

                Why don’t people want the American Dream anymore - marriage, kids, a dog, and the white picket fence?


@areena_akhter Cry all the tears (talk to yourself like a friend or younger child) and use this as an opportunity to learn about yourself.