I come at it from almost an NVC perspective -- I'm looking to find out what the other person's needs are and how 1517 is a fit for that. It's not only about dollars and making people money.


We need 19 additional followers at @1517fund to win a self inflicted competition. The meta game is if you can figure out what that competition is!


We won the meta game!!!! Thanks fam!

Danielle Strachman 💗 🐈 💃 🪴 🎸 🎨 🐕

                    @DStrachman

                  1 Feb 2023

                We need 19 additional followers at @1517fund to win a self inflicted competition. The meta game is if you can figure out what that competition is!


Getting started in adulthood? Can't recommend this book more as a primer for personal development!

How to Be an Adult: A Handbook for Psychological and Spiritual Integration a.co/d/hTbnuA3 #Amazon


Watching a port co launch is always such a joy -- and this one is even sweeter! Order for Valentine's Day!

market.inaru.com/


1517 goes global! We made our first investment in the Philippines. Thank you to @gabbyv41 for his work at @gerweissmotors with us!


Hyper fluency - the ability to passionately talk ad nauseam about a space backwards and forwards while also scaffolding their communication to any audience!

Justin Gordon

                    @justingordon212

                  1 Feb 2023

                What do you think makes a founder stand out the most as someone you want to invest in?


^ this is how it's done!

Replying to @william_g_ray @PstafarianPrice


.@William_Blake looked like the guy on the right when we were raising Fund II a few years ago. You know it's bad when your bf says, "Gosh, should someone tell Mike he's looking a little homeless?"

Read more of our crazy adventures in his book!

a.co/d/eFRSA1n


The left was definitely us during Fund I.


I also have to say, since the book came out, I've met with a few people who have read the book first and then met me and all I can think is "this person doesn't know me, but knows that I almost mailed a 500 gallon tub of lube to another investor." 🧐 Thanks @William_Blake!


Lol make that 55 gallons. 500 gallons would be too much for shipping (y'all know I'm cheap).


Taking it one deal at a time but we are pretty interested in India.

Replying to @emjaco_ @gabbyv41 @gerweissmotors


Looking for superior Valentine's chocolate (incredible taste, does good, and no lead!) and has free two day shipping? Congrats to Janett and Erika who are friends and founders of mine and 1517. We are thrilled with their product and business practices!

market.inaru.com/discount/LO…


@dammitcoetzee


Anyone have suggestions on processes/reflection exercises for when things end? I've had some incredible conversations with founders lately around the end and post end (1.5 - 2 years later) of their companies and wondering about how to to turn that into a process at 1517.


NOOOOOOOOoooooooo


Maybe a better question: Founders, what do you wish your investors/advisors had done while you were closing shop?

Danielle Strachman 💗 🐈 💃 🪴 🎸 🎨 🐕

                    @DStrachman

                  2 Feb 2023

                Anyone have suggestions on processes/reflection exercises for when things end? I've had some incredible conversations with founders lately around the end and post end (1.5 - 2 years later) of their companies and wondering about how to to turn that into a process at 1517.


Damn, found and processed $10 in 2 minutes. Shockingly legit.


thank you!


A friend made this great list! docs.google.com/spreadsheets…

Replying to @MikeMcCormick_ @jasoncrawford @tylercowen @jposhaughnessy @mollyfmielke @mothfund @progress_forum @William_Blake @jwmares @nayafia @david_perell @open_phil


Happy to forward something over!

Replying to @CindyXBi @RenovateDylan @DormRoomFund @thielfellowship


Reflection and narration are what turn an interesting early stage update into a great read! Your customers and your team are your most powerful feedback loops -- utilize your updates to showcase learnings, direction, and asks.

medium.com/1517/postcards-fr…


It's become more and more rare that I offer the feedback, "we don't do much investing in X space" because what ensues is ridiculous gymnastics to showcase that they are not in fact in that space.

We're not in gymnastics! We're in contortions!


"Our aim is to support a cultural project that elevates the human spirit, not obeying the laws of corporations, the agendas of bureaucrats, or the crazed demands of ideologues. What's needed is a real vision for a better future with Truth and Beauty at its core."

IM—1776@im_1776
                  7 Feb 2023

                ANNOUNCEMENT: We're shifting from a for-profit into a non-profit foundation. Our publication will continue to articulate new and alternative directions for the Right, but now with the explicit goal of supporting and incentivizing artists. Our statement: im1776.com/art-and-literatur…


Same! Trying to setup a call with them.


When people read @William_Blake's book and email wanting swag to showcase their super fandom!

Give the people what they want!

amazon.com/Paper-Belt-Fire-F…


First set of founders landed in Guatemala for our first international @1517fund retreat! Thank you to our Guate brothers for hosting us! Can’t wait!


Great work!! Excited to see this underway ❄

forbes.com/sites/johanmoreno…


“‘Forces of censorship try to divide the world,’ she said. ‘Snowstorm is the bridge that can bring humanity together again.’”

Danielle Strachman 💗 🐈 💃 🪴 🎸 🎨 🐕

                    @DStrachman

                  8 Feb 2023

                Great work!! Excited to see this underway ❄

forbes.com/sites/johanmoreno…


Apply early, apply often!

776 Foundation@776foundation
                  8 Feb 2023

                We’ll be opening applications for our 2nd #climatefellows cohort soon. Will you be applying? 👀


I actually think this is second to fundraising/keeping the boat financially solvent. Even if you find great people but can't pay them or incentive properly, you're screwed.


Paper belt on Fire by Michael Gibson
Absorbent Mind by Montessori
How Children Learn by John Holt
Anything by John Taylor Gatto


Fav!


Fellowship Summit: Renaissance Reimagined launches in SF on April 21st! Looking forward to getting fellowship leaders together from across the globe to share know how and challenges. 30 fellowship leaders are attending and we have space for a handful more! Be in touch!


Excited to have leaders from @thielfellowship @SchmidtFutures @osventuresllc @USDigitalCorps @atlasfellow @tksworldhq @beondeck @MLHacks @HRF @AWSstartups @foresightinst @mothfund @roote_, @codingitforward, and more!

Plus an evening social for members of these communities!


So hard to resist!

Replying to @GreenIdusuyi @KevinNaughtonJr


Mas founders! 🇬🇹

Danielle Strachman 💗 🐈 💃 🪴 🎸 🎨 🐕

                    @DStrachman

                  8 Feb 2023

                First set of founders landed in Guatemala for our first international @1517fund retreat! Thank you to our Guate brothers for hosting us! Can’t wait!


When you find the “but actually” guy.

Bad Christian@XRPGUY5
                  8 Feb 2023

                Replying to @Bornakang
                He’s technically correct, a plantain is another type of banana.


Last quarter I was had trouble lifting my carry on for flights. Started doing yoga every day, a hike when it’s sunny, increasing my push-ups, and a little running. Today my bag doesn’t seem as difficult to lift. Gotta weigh it when I get home but liking this development 💪🏼


Real talk

Kyle Kashuv

                    @KyleKashuv

                  8 Feb 2023

                dating app that verifies if he owns a bedframe


Negotiate your first salary!

Alberto Arenaza@albertoarenaza
                  8 Feb 2023

                What is the best career advice or idea you'd give your younger self?


You are a kind person!


.@1517fund chillin eating volcano pizza 🌋 🍕


Yeah I preferred our old logo it was awesome!


The full group is here today! Volcano hiking, marshmallows, pizza, arguing about the Fermi paradox. What more could you want? #1517founderretreat @1517fund


Pizza!!!

Corey Wilks, Psy.D.

                    @CoreyWilksPsyD

                  9 Feb 2023

                We all want the same things:

• Fulfillment
• Connection
• To feel like we matter

What would you add?


Costco for President!


I love it with tons of veggies!


Each moment is so precious. I can’t imagine that we will have another retreat quite like this one. We work with so many special people and being in an incredible place is elevating. #1517founderretreat @1517fund


This is in Antigua, Guatemala!


No filter!


Bringing order to chaos matters

Ms. G 💖@pragueyerrr
                  12 Feb 2023

                the way cleaning my house feels like curing my depression. every damn time lmao


.@ThorHalvorssen @regardthefrost — reminds me of our discussion tonight.


Done with the bullshit? Have a project you want to work on? Or a potential company that needs to break out of university? We can help!

1517fund.com/post/1517-medic…

1517fund.com

The Stanford Daily@StanfordDaily
                  13 Feb 2023

                Tuition for the 2023-24 academic year has been raised 7% to $82,406. This increase is the largest in at least a decade. stanforddaily.com/2023/02/12…


"Freedom is a very contagious thing" 🔥- Carolina, a Freedom Fellow with @HRF


Our team at @Presso talked with @DianaOlick on @CNBC’s Clean Start about how they’re using 7x less water and 3x less electricity to freshen garments compared to traditional dry-cleaning!

bit.ly/3XxuZEz


@tanthaip and @GodlingStudio. Have worked with them for a few years. Incredible talent and really fun team!


"You should have nightmares about what your customers have nightmares about." - Zak Slayback @1517fund


@shayanneleft


Nutella sucks.


Next level is being really close to a mirror and doing this with your own eyes.

du

                    @thedulab

                  17 Feb 2023

                Pull up a photo of someone close to you, and just stare into their eyes. Your friends. Your family. Your spouse. Do it for long enough, and you'll actually start to get emotional. You'll find yourself getting a little choked up. You can feel a palpable level of love flow through your body. This is what it's like to truly be in the moment. When was the last time you consciously gave another person your full attention, where you weren't fiddling with your phone or running through problems in your own head while you were having a conversation? It makes you realize that you could experience this every day in person with almost anyone. Even with those you don't personally know. All it takes is presence. Actually looking at people. Seeing the full range of realness in their features. The wrinkles, the freckles, everything that makes them uniquely human. Pay attention, and your life will completely change in ways you could've never imagined.


True for romantic partners, family members, cofounders, etc.


@br0hith !!!


You thought you were contrarian…and then you met the no strollers guy.

No Strollers

                    @strollerno

                  19 Feb 2023

                This is a double stroller and I recommend avoiding it


I wish every birth came with a pamphlet with this info. Gotta prime families early that maybe there is nothing wrong with their children.

Naomi Fisher

                    @naomicfisher

                  19 Feb 2023

                What would happen if we saw school related distress as feedback on the system?  As a psychologist, I meet many children who are distressed by school. Usually I’m being asked to change that. Can I make them less anxious? Can I make them attend without protest? 1/


Twitter, I did a wholesome and got quails with my godchildren today.


New investor value add — mini deviled eggs, nutrition dense omelettes, farm fresh raw yolks!


Yup!


Checking in for a flight (I'm coming to you Ann Arbor!) and noticing an interesting strategy of claiming the middle seat here -- clearly hoping for an empty row. Is anyone a regular of this travel hack? I've never seen this and I'm a bit mind boggled by it.


This is the only book I would read in 3rd grade.


This is a great pro tip!


Over the next 10 days I’ll be in:

- Ann Arbor
- Fort Wayne
- Indy
- SLC
- Phoenix
- San Diego

See you where?!


Will be there in September!


Our usual of road tripping to do office hours with students.


"A lot of care went into curating the environment around children-fascinating guests invited, libraries built, machines brought home and disassembled—but children were left with a lot of time to freely explore interests that arose within these milieus."

tinyurl.com/2uhevkde


You need succulents!


Marshawn!!


Reinventing the wheel only gets you the wheel.


Indiana — join us for two 1517 events!

Indy: eventbrite.com/e/nexgen-pres…

Fort Wayne: eventbrite.com/e/paper-belt-…


Doctor diagnosed her as thicc.

Goblin Moder

                    @mischiefanimals

                  20 Feb 2023


My man knows what’s up

Al Yankovic

                    @alyankovic

                  21 Feb 2023

                Travel Tip: Next time you’re in Paris, be sure to try the FOOD!


Moves for days!

andrew arruda

                    @andrewarruda

                  21 Feb 2023

                trying to land an enterprise customer as a startup


I love meditation and especially somatic styles but have also wondered is the spread of meditation in the west is a way to spread some dangerous memes (basically that all is fine and one can ignore problems) by those who don’t want us to pay attention to world happenings.

𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐃.

                    @SteveDPhD

                  21 Feb 2023

                Stop meditating.

Meditation is slow-motion suicide.

It is, quite explicitly in its Buddhist-Hindu roots, the gradual act of obliterating everything that makes you *you.*

That is its actual intent, and no matter how modern culture coopts it, its true spiritual nature persists.


So excited for this! My mom was recently almost in an accident where cameras would not have solved the issue. Luckily she is safe but it was scary. So proud to be part of something that will make the road safer for us all.

Luminar

                    @luminartech

                  1 Feb 2023

                In collaboration with @volvocars, Luminar has created a long-range #lidar system…almost invisible, sitting within the car’s roofline, providing an overhead view of the road ahead that can detect objects and hazards nearly 1,000 feet away. fastcompany.com/90842572/thi…


The deep stare forward and the nuance in adding more moves is 🔥. This kinda cajones is rare!


Yo! @1517fund


“The US secular religion is that everyone has to go to college.”

- Michael Gibson

@William_Blake @StartFortWayne


“Fame and fortune won’t get you through the dark night of the soul.”

- Michael Gibson

@William_Blake @StartFortWayne


Is anyone working on a service where you can mail laundry from travel back home rather than keeping it in your carry on? Like a Stitch Fix mailer bag for your own stuff. Could definitely get my own bags and labels but figure someone out there is doing this as a service.


President of Stanford.


Voice and exit isn’t just about economics. Choose your peers wisely.

If a “community” you interface with is making headlines for fraud, harming and/or killing people, and other criminal activity (and more so these headlines than positive impact) — time for new friends!


Watch out world!

Hayden Kress

                    @haydenkress

                  24 Feb 2023

                Carmel high school mafia appearance @1517fund Indy event!


My aunt told me that at 86 her mental model of herself was in her 30s. I think this also explains how my mom still reminds me that stoves are hot. My take away from my aunt is that it’s important to update our mental models — probably keeps us more attuned with reality.

Jennifer Senior@JenSeniorNY
                  23 Feb 2023

                So, I just did an essay for the upcoming issue of the Atlantic about how old we are in our heads.

I personally am obsessed with this question.  If you ask someone “How old are you in your head?” they almost immediately grasp what you mean. 1/6


Hiring both seems excessive pre Series A. But one makes sense. But I’d say post $4M+ round.


“I’ll propose once someone else puts a ring on it 💗💍 💗”

- follow on investors


Advice summed up: become a breathtarian.

George Ferman

                    @Helios_Movement

                  24 Feb 2023

                How to start improving the health of your skin.
Thread 🧵


Raising money in 2021!


The great state of the sunshine tax!

Rigel Robinson@RigelRobinson
                  24 Feb 2023

                No words.

Grizzly Peak. Berkeley, CA.

                        ALT  Snow in Berkeley!


My happy place

Lucy Lapwing@Lucy_Lapwing
                  23 Feb 2023

                Appreciating nature treasures is consitently a source of nerdy joy. When I spy a wild trinket - the perfect limpet shell, a teeny piece of seaglass, a Redshank's feather - I get all giddy. Riches of the sea, spat out from the salty blue, onto the shore at my feet. How magic.


I used to live in SD :). I just want that lobster roll. And only in town for less than 24 hours.


Got some time in SLC tomorrow morning/afternoon. What should I do? I like food, art, music, nature, etc.


Done!

Maxim Leyzerovich

                    @round

                  27 Sep 2021

                look. at. art. every. day.


My fav yoga channel!

HealingFromBPD (Debbie)@HealingFromBPD
                  25 Feb 2023

                Just enjoyed a lovely, restorative yoga session on YouTube with @yogawithadriene. Even after all these years, she and Benji bring such comfort and mind-body-spirit support. I'm grateful. #yoga 🧘🏻♀💞


Ladies in VC looking for inspiration -- check out the life of Kathryn Gould. I hope someone writes a biography about her. She was an amazing person who led through her values and was incredibly successful doing it.

steveblank.com/2014/08/05/pi…


CA is its own brand of crazy. Went to a yoga class today in Utah, no masks, was nice to be able to breathe in class.

Alex Rampell

                    @arampell

                  25 Feb 2023

                1/ Just how Covid crazy is California?

A *math competition* scheduled today requires KN95s for all participants, at all times…except during lunch, where the virus obviously takes a break. What if your kid has a medical issue making all-day mask-wearing difficult? See next…


“Do your work with your whole heart, and you will succeed.”

- fortune cookie wisdom


Sunday vibes

follow KristineP-Photo on bluesky@KristineP_Photo
                  26 Feb 2023

                Bobbin is ready for spring to get here so he can start watering some flowers 🌷🌸🌻 with a watering can from @webprintsapp. (Either that or I will do the watering for him because: little birdie balance 🥹😆)


But can I make it through Galt’s 60 page speech again?


This looks like my worst nightmare!


Cameron Schiller

                    @cameron62s

                  26 Jan 2023

                PSA: Stop trying to be influencers, we need welders 😰


.@Unciphered might be able to help.


Love how you found something you were inspired by and went to recreate it! Many go with what is trendy and I like that you went in a different direction here.


Ian is an awesome young man looking for some feedback on his portfolio site. Please jump in!

Ian Cheshire

                    @IanTheDev

                  27 Feb 2023

                Hey, I'm redesigning my portfolio site, and I'd love some feedback. Making this will be a lot of work and I want to make sure I'm doing it right


Experiences are the new Latte Effect.


I know it’s all relative but the OP tweet seems like a bizarre flex to me as a kid who grew up not seeing the latest Disney movies in theaters because it was too expensive.


I feel that!


Twitter is marriage happy today. Just a reminder! Nothing says romance and long term commitment like expectation setting.

Danielle Strachman 💗 🐈 💃 🪴 🎸 🎨 🐕

                    @DStrachman

                  24 Apr 2022

                Replying to @Bosefina
                You also get a prenup whether or not you want one in the US. You either make your own or you get the state's. People think that drafting a prenup is unromantic -- what's really unsexy is letting the state do it for you.


But what song was it?


Oh! Recipe for the turkish poached eggs? Looks great! Bet it would be awesome over yogurt too.


Preseed tugboat! Pew pew!


It is updated and editable so anyone can add to it!

Replying to @myshanks @MikeMcCormick_ @jasoncrawford @tylercowen @jposhaughnessy @mollyfmielke @mothfund @progress_forum @William_Blake @jwmares @nayafia @david_perell @open_phil


This is adorable

Y Complimentor@ycomplimentor
                  16 Feb 2023

                Introducing Y Complimentor

For all the founders and teams living between the funding rounds, doing the work, building. Every early-stage team deserves a boost - and there's enough to go around for everyone!

📩 DM us and we'll share & compliment your startup!


Reminder on how to reach out! Animal pics always encouraged 💗🔥

Danielle Strachman 💗 🐈 💃 🪴 🎸 🎨 🐕

                    @DStrachman

                  7 Oct 2022

                I love getting a solid cold email or DM from founders!

No need for an intro to 1517.

Some things will make your message standout and get a response (faster than others)🧵:


The Art of Asking by Amanda Palmer.


Kittieeeessss!


$10,000 in Prizes for an this youth entrepreneur contest that elevates and celebrates the learning gained through entrepreneurship. For-profit and social ventures encouraged.

Apply at yea.education


Just passed over 800 grantees through the Medici Project! Nudging y'all to build your dreams since 2015!

1517fund.com/post/1517-medic…


Mary Poppins keeps taking up mind share today as everyone navigates today's news and forthcoming ripples.

May there be more than tuppence left for all those who have worked so hard to build their companies and support innovation and countless employees.

youtube.com/watch?v=xE5klz0y…


"It's easier to ask forgiveness than it is to get permission."

- Grace Hopper, pioneer in computer programming and a US Navy rear admiral


In Santa Fe this week! We will be hosting a small dinner on Saturday night if friends of 1517 want to join. DM!


Hearts appreciated!

Michael P Gibson

                    @William_Blake

                  14 Mar 2023

                Replying to @Jason
                @DStrachman at 1517


Smash that button :P

Replying to @JessLozanoS @jessthevc @William_Blake @Jason


Absolutely! More about our maker grants here: 1517fund.com/post/1517-medic…


Anyone hiring for a senior software engineer focusing on Ruby/Ruby on Rails? Based in Oakland or SF would be best but also open to remote work. A friend is looking fora new gig and she is awesome!


Y'all are adorbs. When I was your age I got lost in the Tenderloin and got a ride from a Roto Rooter man to the conference I was attending. Human beings can be awesome (but also be discerning)!


Hey good looking! I like ‘em nerdy.


Twitter fam, the impossible is happening — I’m adopting a puppy on Tuesday! Meet Maui the chiweenie (likely, he’s a rescue).

I have done a bunch of reading and also have no idea what I’m doing (I am a cat person). Pro tips?! How do I think like a pack leader?


Orders taken!


Yes! Found a place that does puppy kindergarten and really hoping they have room!


Yes! Please send all the travel tricks!! Love how the blanket can go with easily!


It’s true. But these three are going to try to turn him into a cat.


I have three :)


All my animals are rescued. I think this includes my boyfriend too :)


Fascinating!


You are welcome over any time! Cats are the best, I can give you some tips there too!


I am loving that I am hearing from high powered women in the comments with rescue chihuahuas. Love the vibe of big job, little dog, giant heart!

Danielle Strachman 💗 🐈 💃 🪴 🎸 🎨 🐕

                    @DStrachman

                  18 Mar 2023

                Twitter fam, the impossible is happening — I’m adopting a puppy on Tuesday! Meet Maui the chiweenie (likely, he’s a rescue).

I have done a bunch of reading and also have no idea what I’m doing (I am a cat person). Pro tips?! How do I think like a pack leader?


@LeslieFeinzaig


Even encouraged!

Nick Gray

                    @nickgraynews

                  19 Mar 2023

                reminder that it is OK to tell your friends "I love you"


Recently met a young man who has extremely high potential but was making a mess of his life. It’s been so touching to see him take on sobriety head on and share his journey. If you have the opportunity to support someone with their sobriety, do it!


Nutella


Creating your own deal flow and not relying on other investors to meet founders. After that, be great with founders and let them do their thing with support proactively at the ready.


Create your own community, look where others aren’t looking, rinse and repeat!


This is how it’s done!

Patrick Finley

                    @PatrickFinley_

                  20 Mar 2023

                trying to read my girlfriend’s mind


Well done!

Replying to @zeldapoem @William_Blake @BlondelMaxime


Looking forward to seeing this grow! 😍😍😍

Replying to @alan_argoz @beondeck @thielfellowship @1517fund @genzfellowship


“Former President Barack Obama wants states to spread the six-figure love to those without bachelor's degrees.”

news.yahoo.com/obama-wants-c…


After this last month of finance hell this seems very apropos. Join us!

Michael P Gibson

                    @William_Blake

                  21 Mar 2023

                I’m putting together an Atlas Shrugged book discussion on April 26 — comment if you’d like an invite.


Maui is settling in and Grady is settling up!


And the quails laid eggs last weekend!


He’s great! Grew up with cats. Grady thinks Maui is awesome. I think they will be cuddle buddies. My other two cats are in the “no comment” stage but overall neutral.


Yes! Gott have animals on the family compound!


Agreed!


This is my favorite method to teach reading. It’s incredible and most schools sadly don’t use: Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons: Revised and Updated Second Edition a.co/d/fG61sfY


This is what adult development looks like!

Kevin Lee

                    @kevinleeme

                  22 Mar 2023

                1/ Whenever I visit my dad, he spends most of the time lecturing me over meals. It's a hard habit for him to break. Over many years, I've evolved how I respond to my parents through phases.

Recently, I uncovered a 4th phase that’s allowed me to cherish the time we have left.


That’s gonna be me in a month once he has all his vaccines!

Nick Gray

                    @nickgraynews

                  22 Mar 2023

                What is in your backpack?

I have once again pivoted my short-form video strategy and now I am asking New Yorkers to do backpack reveals

This one might surprise you. Also I need more friends like this


Better to happen than not to!


That time my morning was ruined by googling “puppy play” — come on!


So far so good!


One of our advisors in residence (AIRs) said it best, "you're building an inclusive community for people who want to be different."

Maker? Dropout? Reach out!

1. Use our contact form
2. Email us (not hard to guess)!
3. Message founders or AIRs on LinkedIn (search 1517 Fund)

Michael P Gibson

                    @William_Blake

                  24 Mar 2023

                If 1517 was around then, Jobs & Woz would have come to us. This is Jobs remembering the companies that turned them down when Apple first got started:


1517 community, what’s that?

We geek out on ideas/projects online and through IRL events amongst peers - workshops, summits, socials, book club, etc!

We’re all ages and stages — we share values alignment that one path is not for all and that building makes the world better!


In 2005, Thich Nhat Hanh spoke to thousands of us at UCSD. I balled upon entering the arena. He sat in silence with the other monastics and his speaking was very powerful. He didn’t hug us but he guided us to hold our feelings like a cherished young infant. Very profound moment.


I was there too, he’s incredible!

Replying to @its_benedikt @ericbahn @Schwarzenegger @bitsandpretzels


But he’s a hoot!


Always!

Eric Bahn 💛

                    @ericbahn

                  25 Mar 2023

                Replying to @HarryStebbings
                Gotta invest before the companies go to YC


Roger that!


How to filter out the EAs/rationalists

Simon Sarris

                    @simonsarris

                  26 Mar 2023

                You can't trust a man with no superstitions


Just a reminder if you need project grants, this is a great resource!

docs.google.com/spreadsheets…


And feel free to add to or edit it!


🚀 Space Coast Summit LFG!!!

If you are a teen or younger maker and want to meet other social geeks, DM me!

Michael P Gibson

                    @William_Blake

                  27 Mar 2023

                It's happening. June 23-25


Visited last year, it was epic!


Been using this method for almost twenty years.

Zero pregnancy scares and 1000% more knowledgeable about my body.

It’s not for everyone but if you are highly conscientious and have a regular cycle it’s really empowering!

Bianca🌸@primalmamas
                  27 Mar 2023

                The sympto-thermal method of FAM has an effectiveness rate of 99.4% when practiced correctly - emphasis on correctly:

Using cervical mucus (and LH tests) as your fertility marker prior to ovulation + basal body temperature to confirm after ovulation has already occurred is 🔑


Incredible to see this in more of the mainstream. I gave a talk about FAM about 15 years ago at an unconference with a lot of quantified self types. Two people showed up out of a couple hundred. Times are changing!

Bianca🌸@primalmamas
                  9 Nov 2022

                The Ultimate Fertility Awareness Method Thread🌸

Using your body's fertile cues to track ovulation, identify for 5-7 day fertile window and reclaim your fertility...


Wonders never cease — didn’t anticipate the day that college clubs became so corporate that they would ask me to speak and then slow roll a sales pitch to pay significantly to do so. Dinner money or a small sponsorship is fine but paying a grand is absurd. Boggles the mind.


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Derik Pridmore@DerikPridmore
                  28 Mar 2023

                2023 and the scourge of people checking phones while sitting on gym equipment continues unabated. It’s all dudes too. Ladies  just getting it done. One day a hero will rise…


About 1 a week!


Peeps!


Yes lol. The best part was the slow roll on making it seem like a nice invitation. This is like asking someone to dinner and then asking them why they didn’t bring the food.


Boop! (It’s better if you say it out loud, trust me on this one)


Belief capital, Chipotle, and cash wired before terms...what more could you want?

youtube.com/clip/UgkxEZXhnw2…


Because you have manners!


This little guy #firstdog


Allllll the guac!


Same!


More libraries please!

Paulius Dragunas@pauliusd_
                  23 Mar 2023

                A teacher at my wife's school is raising some money to help organize their classrooms library.

Can y'all check it out, donate if you would like, and if not retweet this please so it gets the widest reach possible?

donorschoose.org/project/an-…


Booked my ticket for Foresight's Vision Weekend in Paris. Last year's event was fabulous! If you like thinking about the future of technology, art, and humankind in a small intimate setting, this is for you! @foresightinst

foresight.org/vision-weekend…


Brilliance incarnate


Slow down to move fast!


Are you in SF? :)


Want to work on something to expand your mind this summer? Apply for a Medici Project grant!

1517fund.com/post/1517-medic…

We offer these to researchers, makers, and builders under 20 years old. It must be an independent project (no we don't want to fund your free labor at school).


That's supposed to say "mostly under 20 years old" :)


Met him at a party over 10 years ago and he argued with me in a belittling way that cows weren’t sentient. That was all the data I needed to put him in the “you’re an educated idiot” and “high on yourself” bucket.


Agreed! Was a quick and easy way to learn to steer clear of him and take what he says a lot less seriously since even in a simple instance he did not know what he was talking about and clearly had little regard for humans or truth.


So there is Catholic twitter…but where is Scientology twitter?


@giladrom


Waterloo > Berkeley in my opinion for school and coops. Take the saved money and take internships in the Bay or visit. The chance of you moving to the area after school is very high anyway.


@JasonThNightfly


We would be way better for it!


That’s fabulous! Yay agency! Thanks for sharing :)

Replying to @ScientologyDad @JasonThNightfly


Scientology twitter exists! Second-generation is not something I’ve come across, fascinating.

Thaddeus Reeves

                    @ScientologyDad

                  14 Mar 2023

                Being a second-generation Scientologist, and involved in-depth for over 30 years, I realized I'd never really answered the question of not just why I started in Scientology - but why am I still involved? scientologyparent.com/why-am…


Boom!


Wild! What was it like to grow up in your household? Did it effect childhood friendships? School? Curious!


Thanks for the share!


Damn!


First bbq of the season!


Simple and delicious! I prefer to just salt it heavily and stuff the inside with onion and lemon.

DadChef

                    @the_dadchef

                  1 Apr 2023

                I love roasting chickens.


Slow Saturday morning vibes


Love me some Reba! Great seats!


Been trying to figure out some jobs for my chiweenie to do. Apparently his main roles from ancestry are:

1. Guiding me to the underworld.
2. Keeping me alive by becoming food.
3. And when he’s not food or a burial rite, he can keep me company.

thesmartcanine.com/what-chih…


Just gonna say it — you need plants! Succulents and pathos are really low water and east to care for :)


@vhmth


💰Intro'd a founder to a GP with ok character but a solid brand.

😴GP sleeps on getting the seed deal done.

🤝Founder gets a term sheet from Sequoia who treat him like gold.

🤡GP acts like a clown, takes the founder out to dinner, and negs him about his work.

👋Buh-bye GP!


Had to make something awful fun somehow!


Yes she is!


I'm not sure whether to congratulate this or to cry.


A fabulous point -- just did a podcast that touched on this. Coming out soon!

Guildfather

                    @tasshinfogleman

                  3 Apr 2023

                if you want to get an 80/20 of the benefit of Buddhism—something westerners are obsessed with, and perhaps not wrongly—practicing right speech will get you more more bang for your buck than right mindfulness—yet our culture spent all its points in the last decade on mindfulness


Now we're talking!


So great to meet you!


I'm kinda agnostic on this question. The difference between $25K - $50K to an angel fund is negligible. But more money in hard tech is good!


Want to fly the unfriendliest skies? Try @ContourAirlines! Flight canceled tonight, passengers were told absolutely nothing and left waiting at the gate, zero communication around rebooking, or about anything at all. This is a great example of what disgraceful service looks like.


Zero person at the gate, the people at checkin had no agency or info. The only notification I got was that the calendar invite I had for the flight *disappeared* from my calendar. It's been almost 4 hours since the flight was supposed to take off and still zero communication.


Great shot!


Best of luck! I’m wondering what sort of pilots would want to work with an airline that communicates so poorly.

Replying to @TheRideshareGuy @ContourAirlines


Absolutely tragic. Bob was a mentor with the Thiel Fellowship and was always very gracious with his time and was kind to everyone in the program. Shocking that he is gone.

Ron Conway

                    @RonConway

                  5 Apr 2023

                The loss of Bob Lee is an immense tragedy. Deepest condolences to Bob's family and to the entire tech community. Remembering fondly when Bob gave an inspiring talk at our CEO Summit. We've lost a great innovator, intelligence, and spirit. Praying a suspect is apprehended swiftly.


They are saddled with debt and can’t afford to do the things that previous generations did like get married and buy a house. Hard to start a family when the conditions to do so are out of reach.


Hiring opportunity in microchip design!

We are seeking a Founding Full Stack Engineer to join our team and lead the development of our web app.

-Full-stack Engineer: tinyurl.com/2cf2zbjr
-Software Engineer: tinyurl.com/4x8zbns6
-Research Engineer: tinyurl.com/2p82fkey


Make room for one more!


Pickle them!


Yes better to meet his need for curiosity if an apology isn’t actually needed. You sound like a very attuned parent!! That’s great :)


Set the syllabus on fire and have teams build businesses that seem to be a rite of passage: lemonade stand, clothing business, tutoring business, social app, etc. Have them work on the same types during the same time period and compare notes.


Ohhh good call! Been upping my guest room game :)


Or hands off! You might be surprised what people do with a little encouragement and sending them on their way. How Children Learn (50th anniversary edition) (A Merloyd Lawrence Book) a.co/d/5PSjZLg


Damn dude! You might feel behind but from this vantage point you are way ahead of the curve. If you like NVC, I got big into IFS almost a decade ago and really love using it with myself and my godchildren.


Wooooo!


Paranoid Android by Radiohead


So wonderful to attend last week! Highly encourage applying!

Dave Font

                    @davefontenot

                  7 Apr 2023

                Behind the scenes at the demo day everyone has been talking about @HF0Residency

Getting so many incredible last minute applications for the next batch that we extended the deadline to Sunday midnight PST. Apply now:
HF0.com


"What is happiness? The feeling that power increases -- that a resistance is overcome...joy is only a symptom of the feeling of attained power...one does not strive for joy...joy accompanies." - Nietzsche

youtu.be/FDjeRloNgx0


How about watch the video! It's likely different than you think!


Much love to you Ritesh!


Perseverance!

Michael P Gibson

                    @William_Blake

                  10 Apr 2023

                It’s true! I remember when an out of control angel investor wanted to break Ritesh’s legs because he though his investment wasn’t growing fast enough. But Ritesh didn’t give up! He hustled to buy that idiot out and now Oyo is Oyo.


gm!

"This is the healthiest I've eaten all year"

- 1517 Founder after staying at Che Kittea, guest room.


Those are quail eggs! And also more wholesome vibes.


I do! Gotta make some matzo brei this weekend!


So excited for this to kick off next week! We have 60 fellowship leaders from all over the world coming!

Danielle Strachman 💗 🐈 💃 🪴 🎸 🎨 🐕

                    @DStrachman

                  17 Jan 2023

                Fellowship Summit: Renaissance Reimagined launches today!

1517 is hosting fellowship leaders to collaborate and learn from each other on best practices and challenges to running a fellowship on April 21st in San Francisco.

Know a great fellowship leader? Tag them! Invite only


Message me about what you're up to! This is for fellowship leaders -- we are at max capacity but...message me!


@elizalian


Loved reading it...but I'm asymmetrically biased :).


Sounds awesome! @iamianiamianb @JaiRelan


It was great to visit the @HF0Residency teams in San Francisco!

It was not so great to get a $61 ticket for not *curbing my wheels* on a street at the bottom of a hill with a very slight inline and calling it a "hazard."

If only SF took real hazards seriously. FU SF!


Wrong Ian, but you're a good one!


BUMMER!

Such insanity -- and so ironic given that I could do many an elicit substance in SF and the response would be to turn and ignore it. But lack of curbed wheels on barely an inline? Blasphemy!


Apparently if the street is less than a 3% grade than they aren't supposed to write a ticket. Anyone see a way to look this up street by street and ideally by spot? The top sites that come up are out of date.


Gotta make money somehow now that most of the big companies have been driven out of SF!


Beautiful to be in your presence too!


I'll marinate on this for another 30 years :)


Asked ChatGPT to write 1517 a theme song!


Congrats to Nico for launching Eeva! I have never smashed a buy button faster!

indiegogo.com/projects/eeva-…


The idea is that you can put up to two people's worth of daily clothes per wash/dry!


We are ALL about founder's firsts at 1517. Here is Michael, trusty GP, taking Zach out for his first In-N-Out Burger #wholesomevibes


That said, @William_Blake is probably trying to indoctrinate @FounderLaberge in ancap political philosophy.


Deadline coming up! A $10k scholarship and free 11-day program for curious students who want to understand and change the world. Apply by Apr 30! Gret program! @atlasfellow atlasfellowship.org


"We held a premortem before our postmortem to talk about our issues in communication and transparency."

- high school founder


1517 Fund

                    @1517fund

                  21 Apr 2023

                Today 1517 is hosting the first Fellowship Summit: the Renaissance Reimagined.

We're really excited and can't wait to see what the future has in store.

May a 1,000 Fellowships bloom.


I love it!

Replying to @MrTheposter @William_Blake @ericweinstein


There is some other event in Miami but I heard it’s lame jk lol

Replying to @kaushikktiwari @William_Blake @ericweinstein


We recorded the talks but we will see if we put them up!

Replying to @CluelessJones @William_Blake @ericweinstein


Was so so fun! Thank you for being a great collaborator! More soon :)

Replying to @allisondman @1517fund @ericweinstein


Squad life!


Heading out for a party that starts at 10pm. Stacking my drugs of choice, caffeine and electrolytes. Wild times man, wild times!


Caffeine = early grey milk tea. Pinkies out bitches!


Best bar ever!


Made it until almost 2! Inconceivable!


Fam, they had fried chicken at this party. Best party food ever! Napkin only needed. Super tasty + protein. Was great both hot and cold when I had more later. Inspired to do fried chicken at events in the future.


Lol the irony of a teen liking my late night for me tweets is not lost on me :)


Goal this week — hit zero inbox by Sunday.


One reason we started 1517!

Erica Wenger

                    @Erica_Wenger

                  24 Apr 2023

                If the Thiel Fellowship had invested $100k into each Fellow vs given a grant, they would have an 81x return on capital (shoutout @PameVls for sharing)

Investing in young & extremely ambitious people is good business… just saying 🚀


Let's give each other permission!

rhyslindmark.substack.com/p/…


Lol same -- but only 2 hrs to go!


Best of luck brother!


Kicking off a mashup event in October of fresh/soph in high school with cutting edge workshops hosted by 1517 sci fi tech founders.

Building a list of your teen friends and siblings who would love an invite.

DM me about the person with an email address!


Teen friends, siblings, and children :)


Yeah I was just going to add a hat the approach I take when a VC says “you should raise more money” is to counter with “are you prepared to lead that?!” Otherwise it’s all smoke and mirrors. But this isn’t your first rodeo by a long shot!


Can’t wait for the Fontenot 30s!


Gm teens!!

Danielle Strachman 💗 🐈 💃 🪴 🎸 🎨 🐕

                    @DStrachman

                  25 Apr 2023

                Kicking off a mashup event in October of fresh/soph in high school with cutting edge workshops hosted by 1517 sci fi tech founders.

Building a list of your teen friends and siblings who would love an invite.

DM me about the person with an email address!

                      ALT  real genius GIF


Cut out everything that’s not needed.


Generally hand crafted things like original art, musical instruments (quality can make a huge difference here), experiences, and helping other people. But I’d put art as the most happy producing for me. I love supporting artists and sharing my humble collection with others.


Those lines!

old man paul@allisonargented
                  25 Apr 2023

                man technicolor fucked


Don't close doors on yourself! Talked to a young person who talked themselves out of applying for a COS role and then talked to a founder who doesn't like Sequoia so didn't want an intro. No no no -- unless it's an absolute no -- do not close doors on yourself!


This guy is a banger, you just don’t know it yet.

Aaron Landy

                    @1andyaaron

                  26 Apr 2023

                We must believe strongly in our beliefs, because maybe otherwise they should not be believed.


I do breakfast and lunch meetings all the time. I don’t do drinks with anyone for networking or one on one dinner — too many wtf moments there. Cut that shit out. Group outings? Awesome! But let’s make it a hike!

Joshua Posamentier@posamentier
                  19 Apr 2023

                Can we please normalize breakfast networking? What’s the equivalent of cocktails every evening, but early (and I don’t mean just having cocktails in the morning!)? I’d much rather have dinner with family and help kids with homework but networking is important too.


And bring the kids!!!


And so it shall be!!!

Thaddeus Reeves

                    @ScientologyDad

                  26 Apr 2023

                Replying to @DStrachman
                I seriously need to make this a thing.  Screw happy hours, next conference I go to, rent a big old van and take a bunch of people on a meandering, lovely networking hike.  #MAKEITATHING


Doing it right!


Anyone who says “I’ll get right to the point” in cold email.


When you play the long game, it looks different.


Share pics when you do it! I’m hosting a 1517 hike soon :)


And by good intro, I mean writing intro not social intro.


Sold!


Boom 🚀

stephen balaban

                    @stephenbalaban

                  20 Apr 2023

                Lambda is going to be the #1 GPU cloud in the world.


1517 bookclub on Atlas Shrugged tonight is lit:

"Atlas Shrugged is 100% 50 Shades of Gray for nerds"

🤣


"It was juicy" - attendee!

Should be on the back cover

This discussion is more than I could have hoped for when I read it 20 years ago and joined the Boston Objectivist Network (we called ourselves the BONers for short 🤣)


Naiveté is a super power!

Elliot Roth || SF

                    @ThatMrE

                  27 Apr 2023

                "How do you do it?"
"Get a guy, ask him and that's the end of it"
~Orson Wells

You do not know what cannot be done. And that's a strength.


Might have time for a group dinner on the Oberlin campus tomorrow (Thursday) after 6:30. Anyone around?


Likely!


1/n. On the Oberlin campus today and met absolutely incredible people. I haven’t been this impressed and pumped with a campus visit in a very long time! Such multifaceted and dynamic young people working on great ideas

…and then I lost my shit…


2/n. An Oberlin student shared that they have to **approve** having 8 or more people in their room since it’s considered a “party” at that point.

…what the absolute f*…

Oberlin used to be positively weird. Students in the past would **never** tolerate such bullshit!


3/n. So I gave an impassioned speech at the end of the day to this incredible group and closed telling them that paying for such high priced babysitting is bullshit and they must use their voice to take back their culture from stuffy administrators on campus.


4/n. The best use of older alumni came to me — we remember when campus was for agency, growing up, being crazy, making mistakes, and being wild. Learning that we were more than the families and cultures we came from. Today, students are just succumbing to another bland culture.


5/. Alumni (I don’t care where you went) — visit your campus and talk to students, tell them what it used to be like! Let the dulling of something that was once special wield a sharp spear to your words and write to whoever you can — the alumni office, the deans, the presidents.


6/. By the end I was shouting “Oberlin used to be known for being fucking weird (in the best way possible)! Don’t let them take that away from you!”

Students today don’t even know how much they have lost and we must be advocates for them. Visit your campus asap!! Protest!!!


As an alum @cazort I think you’d be personally interested in this. Happy to tell you more about my visit.


I need this to happen for me.


What do you call a teen next week?

Boss!


Best thread ever!!!

Amber has a BOOK DEAL! 💀@AmHamWrites
                  26 Apr 2023

                Replying to @EmilyKaitlinnn
                Ask him out!

                      ALT  Pop Corn GIF by WWE


How do you like ‘em apples!?


I should rent a midrange hotel near home sometime just to watch Master Chef Junior and bang out emails.

Works every damn time!


.@William_Blake 1517 productivity hack!


This is what maturation looks like!

Hallie Berries

                    @hrlomax

                  28 Apr 2023

                officially deciding its not worth my time or energy to root against people i don't like


The dream team!!!!


Mother's Day is coming. Do you know where your Inaru is?

market.inaru.com/


I love reading a solid and compassionate "no" from other investors. Here is a great example:


"Thanks for the time, I appreciate the opportunity to connect with you and learn more about what you're building. I had some time to think about it and could not get myself all of the way to saying yes on this round. I thought the problem you were solving around X made sense..."


"I just couldn't wrap my head around what it would take to build a really big business given my expectations around average contract value, and what it would take to scale those to be sufficiently meaningful. I really enjoyed our conversation and wish you the best going forward."


Finally! People who understand how VCs need to be treated!


For what it’s worth, we tell founders pitching us to explain their work to us like we are the dumbest golden retrievers they’ve ever met.


I've been on a journey for a few years getting really curious about "grace" -- when people use the word I ask them what they think it means. A new friend told me yesterday, "Grace is being in the presence of god and being present to that god is present." Wow!


Still have my goal of inbox zero by Sunday. Not sure if I will make it but I am pretty happy with the dent I'm making...only 160 to go (which means my inbox is lower and keeping inbound at bay)...but some of them are bangers that are going to take more focus and energy.


Mmmmmm hot damn, I love that! Wow wow wow!


Anyone want to contribute to placing their fav Atlas Shrugged quotes here? It's a fun way to review the book and see what hits for people.

docs.google.com/document/d/1…

Danielle Strachman 💗 🐈 💃 🪴 🎸 🎨 🐕

                    @DStrachman

                  28 Apr 2023

                Replying to @JamesDueck @jamesdueck
                Now I want your short summation of Atlas Shrugged!


Working with teens is having unanticipated awesome consequences like monthly updates that include "asks" outside the norm such as "how do I ask X out on a date?" and prom pictures. Loving it!


And "can I bring my date to a 1517 talk?" Oh sweetness, yes you can!!!


Life’s a banger 🚀 🎉 💜


That’s how I felt hearing it!

Replying to @s0ulDirect0r @tasshinfogleman


And it’s true and compounds over time!

Replying to @LeslieFeinzaig @grahamandwalker


Smash that subscribe button!

anansi 🌞

                    @s0ulDirect0r

                  26 Apr 2023

                What's up y'all! @tasshinfogleman and I are going to start hosting a sacred space of creativity & dopeness, called Art & Chill to gather the artists amongst us to make dope shit together. Join us every Sunday evening at 5 PM PST/8 PM EST on Zoom! More details below!


Would purchase! Monthly subscription please!


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It finally happened ~~ met someone in person yesterday and...

..."I thought you'd be taller."

😂🤣🩳


@potterlab


Now that ChatGPT is here, I’m even more frustrated that autocorrect sucks so bad. How can both exist at once?!


I’m crying and you’re crying 😭💞😭

The Associated Press

                    @AP

                  25 Apr 2023

                The first Barbie doll with Down syndrome has been unveiled.

The release of the new design "continues to expand on inclusion in doll play," says Lisa McKnight, the global head of Barbie and Dolls for toy maker Mattel.

                      The first Barbie doll with Down syndrome has been unveiled.


Saturday vibes 🐶 🌞


I also have no idea what “skeet” means and too afraid to google it.


gm! Our pilot was a 3rd generation aeronaut. What current and upcoming professions do you think will last 3+ generations?


This guy took his first ride at 6 months old and got his pilot’s license before he could drive.


I’m rooting and invested in @SpacePerspectiv!!!


Same!


My signature close has been “best” for a while and I’m getting kinda bored with it. Got anything new?


Used that one before best!


I’m kinds digging it!


Too formal for me but shortening it to highest regards could be good in the right context! Thanks!


Now we are talking!


I good email you more in the morning!


Got a new one today "appreciatively" I like it!


Yes -- that stays forever. Will probably go on my headstone.


Sold! New sign off!

Eric Weinstein

                    @ericweinstein

                  2 May 2023

                Replying to @DStrachman
                “Death to Infidels as Victory is mine,”


Hike hike hike! First founder group + first Maui group hike!


I love how Ted Lasso normalizes saying “I love you” at work!


Advice YC should take!

Jonathan Chizick@JCinSV
                  8 May 2019

                “Advice from @dstrachman @1517fund - Don’t Let Your Cap Kill You” buff.ly/2VMp4zy
#startups


So excited for this next month! We are out of travel stipends but especially if you are a teen and you can make your way to Florida, we would love to have you! All ages though 💓 DM for an invite!

Michael P Gibson

                    @William_Blake

                  27 Mar 2023

                It's happening. June 23-25


🤣 You know when you get C+C music factory pumping through your brain before a founder review that you really enjoy working with the team. Go go go!


Any friends in Toronto have a spare room that a younger friend could crash for a couple days or potentially rent? They are evacuating the US immediately because of urgent visa issues and don't have a community there. Can vouch that the person is kind and brilliant (super mathy)!


Caste iron all the time!

Replying to @the_dadchef @Matt_Connolly7


Arnold doing it right!

medium.com/@Schwarzenegger/m…


The OG of vibe!

cindygallop.eth@cindygallop
                  3 May 2023

                A tourist asked to take a pic of me on the subway 😂 #centralparkconservancy @CentralParkNYC #fredericklawolmsted #ladiesluncheon


I think I am good! Thank you everyone! The response has been incredible!!!

Replying to @sarimrmalik @araghougassian


You’re building the future!

Replying to @divalbanerjee @MorganBarrettX


Well — this is enough to push me over the edge to use it!


Mama Bear vs Mama Bear energy. Fierce!


All set now! Y’all are an incredible bunch. This was such an amazing life line!!!


Nerding out on puppy poop. Data reveals trends!


Under promise, over deliver! Maybe this is a strategy :).


Lol someone bookmarked this.


If you were a teenager again and you knew about Girard and memetic theory — do you think it would have had an impact on your decision making? If so, which decisions?


How’s that going? What are the takeaways as he would describe them?


Replying to @vhmth @sequoia @loom @yoyo_thomas


Need a warm intro from someone? This is my fav way to do it. Reply rate is very high:

medium.com/1517/advice-from-…


Too dry/formal and not personalized enough. So this is a pass for me.


I just ask my research friends — so what detergent are you using?


Congrats!


"I’m curious to hear about your strategy with teenagers and young adults - it’s clear you have a focus on them + value them, which is refreshing. I’ve never really seen a fund actually focus on building so much community for external members as you guys." 💓💓💓


Wish more parents would do this if able!

Cernovich

                    @Cernovich

                  5 May 2023

                Why in the world would you NOT put a down payment on your kids house when they are in their 20’s and stable (ie he they won’t rip out the copper piping to sell for for meth) if you can. Most can’t afford to do. I understand. If you can afford to, and don’t do this, my goodness.


Kim Taylor

                    @kimmytaylor

                  6 May 2023

                When I meet other startup founders there are 3 vibes:

Awesome
Not awesome
Going to jail


Start by reading Maria Montessori’s Absorbent Mind!


Weird facts — been putting this **beef tallow** on my face for a month and my skin is getting noticeably better (more even tone and less breakouts). Just ordered the toothpaste and deodorant and excited to try them. Great products for traveling too!

Renee@conejorenee
                  26 Apr 2023

                @the_VanMan_Co I got mine!! Thanks. Can’t wait to try the deodeo and new tooth powder.


I have never used a product that shows consistent results and also that doesn’t take a whole “system” and lots $$$ (and honestly still only shows variable results). Van Man, I salute you!

🫡@Man_with_a_van


Chemicals and weird shit in most “skin care” ick!


Yeah it’s counter intuitive but it’s working for me. And this is a blend of other oils with it but yeah lol.


True!


Yes please!!! The cuteness is killing me.

Nature is Amazing ☘

                    @AMAZlNGNATURE

                  6 May 2023

                it's dangerous to go alone, take this


Mirror neuron some reparenting right there! Take it in!


For 2 seconds I was SO excited about a founder + their dogs event. Anyway…guess what 1517 will be doing? 🐶 🐕

Founders Pack

                    @thefounderspack

                  9 Apr 2023

                If you're looking at a successful company and thinking,

"How can I build what they've got?"

You're asking the wrong question.

Instead, you should ask -

"How did they get started and what did they get right early on?"


We are all crying fam!!!


That makes two Thiel Fellow weddings today!

Replying to @brackin @zebulgar @adhsu @connorzwick


When someone asks me which batch of Thiel Fellows I was in:


I need better friends…

Also, brush, floss, brush!

kenzi

                    @kenzianidiot

                  5 May 2023

                my dad goes to a bar with his friends every friday and he makes a list of discussion topics pt 16


Love this! And it’s tricky — I know a lot of my cohort and younger are getting work done. People don’t talk about it and it’s hard to know when you’re “aging gracefully” when few 40+ year old friends have smiles lines or elevens. Hot girl summer is around the corner. Le sigh.


Existential joy!


Was so unprepared for after the solo!

Pepe Meme

                    @pepe_fgm

                  6 May 2023

                Legend adaptation nitter.poast.org/Enezator/status/165233…


Danced my ass off at a wedding tonight when another woman approached me to tell me “I love your vibe!” Same girl, same.


Then you’ve won!

Cristina Vanko 💘

                    @cristinavanko

                  6 May 2023

                what if I become one one of those girls that orders a glass of wine and reads at a bar?


The comments are killing me. Twitter is SO funny tonight🔥

Will Sennett@Senn_Spud
                  6 May 2023

                Talked to friend today. Full time job but cant afford down payment on a house. Late 20s. Single. Huge cock. Balls same size as eachother. No kids. Bulging vein running all the way up the shaft is begging to be touched. Has given up on ever owning a home. Things are bleak indeed


Check out @Man_with_a_van products. $30 for a good amount!


Rohith Kaliyur 🇺🇸@RohithKaliyur
                  20 Apr 2023

                Instead of trying to become friends with everyone, choose your dream 100 friends.

Every day, spend 30 minutes commenting on their posts.

Within a week, they WILL notice you.

And if you leave good comments, they WILL start interacting with you.


Ok fam, mom comes tomorrow for a week. Planning oodles of stuff to do and ways to spend quality time. What are the things you’ve done with/for your mom that you most cherish? 💐


Also it’s Mother’s Day on Sunday — get those cards ready!


Wow just went back and read the comments and — we are in trouble.


Can’t wait to see you in a sundress!


Office hours last week with students wanting to open a boba shop:

“Ok, where’s the boba?”

“We haven’t sold any but we have these spreadshe…”

“You haven’t sold any boba?!”

“No”

“Y’all are too smart for your own good. You need a table and boba. Not a spreadsheet!”

Today:


Their entrepreneurship class had them working on a business plan (for a couple of months!!) instead of working on the actual business.

Your business — 👏MUST👏MEET👏REALITY👏

They sold out in 45 min and had a line of 70 students.

We need entrepreneurship lab not class!!!


Oh this is a great activity. We will 100% do this!!!


🍋 What would be your lemonade stand on campus?

Let’s host a friendly competition for the rest of May!!

Build your version of a lemonade stand on campus. Build in public on Twitter #1517lemonade

Winning teams gets $1K to build a better version in the fall.

Danielle Strachman 💗 🐈 💃 🪴 🎸 🎨 🐕

                    @DStrachman

                  7 May 2023

                Replying to @DStrachman
                Their entrepreneurship class had them working on a business plan (for a couple of months!!) instead of working on the actual business.

Your business — 👏MUST👏MEET👏REALITY👏

They sold out in 45 min and had a line of 70 students.

We need entrepreneurship lab not class!!!


Creating the criteria on the fly but weighted points for:

✅ Creativity

✅Recorded learnings/process takeaways

✅Pictures

✅Outcomes

✅ Design

✅Resourcefulness > Monetary Spend

Etc.


Lol where is your affiliate link? You are going to be the reason I buy one!


My mom loves sushi! And we love rolling sushi together. Thank you for the reminder!


[media-only post: gif]

Sasha Orloff

                    @sashaorloff

                  7 May 2023

                Slash raises $19M to be the bank for your side hustle. Founder said reason he is building Slash is “most importantly, I truly f*ck with our customers. They’re all like me and my co-founder: young, hungry, and out to get that bag. No shame in it.”

Huh?

joinslash.com/blog/series-a


Why does school always think you need to work on the meta thing before you work on the thing?

Danielle Strachman 💗 🐈 💃 🪴 🎸 🎨 🐕

                    @DStrachman

                  7 May 2023

                Office hours last week with students wanting to open a boba shop:

“Ok, where’s the boba?”

“We haven’t sold any but we have these spreadshe…”

“You haven’t sold any boba?!”

“No”

“Y’all are too smart for your own good. You need a table and boba. Not a spreadsheet!”

Today:


If the arts or sports were taught this way, we’d have no arts or sports.


This is what happens when we get out of our heads and into the world.


Agreed! In our meeting I had zero interest in the spreadsheets and fainned seriousness of said venture. Just go do it already!


I am damn proud that they got out of their own way and pulled a Nike.


I’m so sorry Mischa :(


🍋 What would be your lemonade stand on campus?

Let’s host a friendly competition for the rest of May!!

Build your version of a lemonade stand on campus. Build in public on Twitter #1517lemonade

🚀 Winning teams gets $1K to build a better version in the fall.


It’s a fair point!


Go wrangle those undergrads!


They put up a boba stand!!! Zero marketing at all. They had to turn 50 people away, had just leftover boba at the end and sold it for $2 a bag. Genius.


🍋 Shit just got real folks!  I know Adrian is in for this #1517lemonade

Adrian Scott | A.I. + Business Upscaling

                    @adrianscottcom

                  7 May 2023

                Replying to @DStrachman
                I'll throw in $100 in crypto as well for one of the teams if it accepts crypto (at least Bitcoin)


I’m encouraging alums to visit. Admins are crushing school culture and I think alums can go and do something about that by reminding students what campus used to be like and by going toe to toe with admin.


Oberlin!


Psychopaths gotta psycho.


Yes, love these! And love you!


“If you struggle to find mentors, open your mind and get curious. Be hungry to learn. Show people you’re interested. Practice by being interested in things that are totally normal. Do the reps of asking questions to learn everything you can.”

- Arnold Schwarzenegger


It hurts to be so not wrong


Srsly I didn’t know they did makeovers now.

art pleb

                    @art_pleb

                  7 May 2023

                how much does it cost to get the NYT to rehabilitate your image like this


I wish!


Birds be takin our jobs! smithsonianmag.com/smart-new…


How not to be a coinvestor:

- 1517 shares a deal we led.

- Coinvestor offers 1/5 of the cap.

- 1517 backchannels the uncoolness factor since we shared this as dealflow with them.

- Coinvestor shares that this is their standard deal.

- No more dealflow from 1517


What is even happening with this furry friend? I thought this coinvestor was a hard read but this raccoon takes it all!


I mean obviously I would tell the founder not to take it. If this were an angel stage company that was just an idea this check would be pretty standard but this is a full team with a product in pilots. And we are conservative with our caps so theirs is totally ludicrous.


Roger that captain!


Yeah the person had the cajones to tell me that they would pass on our stuff in the future if they didn’t think they could get to our terms.

I’m all “what stuff?”

Poof!


I don’t wish ill on them, I just insist on better for our founders. And if there is a market adjustment that’s one thing but this move was not that.


Lol Omar “Cement Shoes” and cofounder of JobPixel 💗


No. Could be any amount but as the firm that brought them the deal, they should be looking at terms that closely resemble ours. Otherwise it’s disadvantageous for us. We have an MFN clause but these terms are particularly bad in this case and I wouldn’t recommend taking them.


It’s around $5M with a team and going into pilots.


Genius gone wrong


My mom cleaned houses growing up so that she could be with us after school and not deal with 9 - 5. Hire the house cleaner, pay well, tip, and give surprise extras around holidays or just because.


I know being a jerk isn't a crime but I'm seeing a pattern emerging of investors who are disparaging or derogatory to male founders are also the ones being called out for sexual misconduct claims.


That's the pattern I've seen.


It might help if male founders put out when or who are negging them, name calling, etc because it's potentially an earlier flag of more egregious behavior to come at women.


And to clarify it is potentially an earlier or simultaneous flag.


Where my lemonade stands at?!

People: We want money!

Me: I'll give you money!

People: Crickets

Danielle Strachman 💗 🐈 💃 🪴 🎸 🎨 🐕

                    @DStrachman

                  7 May 2023

                Replying to @DStrachman
                🍋 What would be your lemonade stand on campus?

Let’s host a friendly competition for the rest of May!!

Build your version of a lemonade stand on campus. Build in public on Twitter #1517lemonade

🚀 Winning teams gets $1K to build a better version in the fall.


A friend: My kid is 1517 material!

Son eats his rice first.

Mom: Eat your vegetables, then protein, and finally carbs.

Son: Mom, can I tell you something honestly?

Mom: Yes, my love!

Son: I don't like living according to other people's opinions. I eat how I like to eat.

☠


Asking for a friend with teens: What does a high quality alt-college path look like? Where can families learn about how to do it well and what programs exist?


Or boba, or bath balms, or lasers, or ??????


Putting out content with resources is a great way to build a brand! Would retweet.


For our portfolio founders, 1517 is a bit like an ATM machine. The password is traction. If things are going well we pre-empt cash before future rounds and follow on regularly. We start early with teams and are ready to go the distance.


Extremely important to instill early.

zach latta@zachlatta
                  10 May 2023

                Replying to @zachlatta @DStrachman
                1. They should hopefully aim to learn a real skill as a teenager. This will give them self-confidence, but also economic freedom. I was able to move out and pursue my own path at 16 because I knew how to code and could make money doing that.


I think teens being able to be part of the economy outside of spending is really important for agency and autonomy to develop. I don’t think that means moving out at 16.


Every damn time…

SF VC: Oh 1517, would love to share deals with you! You’re in SF?

Me: Nope! I’m in Oakland.

Them: Oh ok, well would love to chat about your deals just let me know when you’re in SF.

Meta me: So you want my deal flow and to put zero energy into it? Nope!


So excited for this!!! Party in Oakland!!

Elliot Roth || SF

                    @ThatMrE

                  10 May 2023

                📷 Awesome biopunk science rave called “The Genetic Underground” happening on May 24th in Oakland, CA. Celebrate the future of the bioeconomy with fellow innovators, researchers & friends. 📷📷 Free entry for @Scifind_io members! thegeneticunderground.com


Yes, fundraising is hard and can suck big time. But to be a great CEO you must learn to love it. One of the primary roles of a founder is to garner resources and deploy them. If you can’t learn to love this part, startups are going to be a lot of pain and suffering.


Couple nontraditional reads:

- Amanda Palmer’s The Art of Asking.

- Ben Zander’s The Art of Possibility.

- Tony Robbin’s Awaken the Giant Within

- Pema Chodron’s When Things Fall Apart

Gaining strength from personal development is a great way to become a better leader.


Yeah basically at that point I leave the relationship in their hands and 8/10 of these folks never follow up anyway so easy sorting.


I really shouldn’t be surprised anymore but my mind is blown every damn time on that one.


You are amazing! I find not taking it personally helps but it is really hard!


Yeah and by “share” they mean “what deals do you have for me” — it is rare that I come across investors who actually have much to share especially since we have a wacky thesis.


Yeah 💯— like, let me make sure you’re not a jerk…oh nevermind. Oy vay!


An observation for the ladies — y’all are much quicker to try to pick up the tab whether it’s a lady wanting to learn about VC, founders, or other GPs.

Funds have an allowance for goodies like food. If you don’t have an allowance, no need to eagerly offer. Dudes don’t.


Me when a lady founder tries to pay:


Jeans, company tshirt, and a blazer to top it off depending on what you see when you walk in. If it’s dressy, keep the blazer on, if not, your call — how you dress has an effect on how you present. My old music teacher used to say that “lookin good is feeling good.”


I like the pop-up reframe!!


Now I know what I need to train Maui to do!


I hear that and it’s also why I don’t do dinner or drinks and especially not one on one with new people.


The hero we need!


Love the litmus test here

Tyler Todt

                    @tyromper

                  9 May 2023

                Replying to @tyromper
                Now, I prescribe to the maxim,

“If it won’t matter in 5 YEARS don’t give it more than 5 MINUTES attention.”

Choosing to not get upset at things you can’t control is a super power.

We can CHOOSE happiness.
We can CHOOSE to be peaceful.

We can practice this & get better at it!


Savage

Kristen Mulrooney@missmulrooney
                  9 May 2023

                3yo, playing with her dolls: Mommy, I love you!

Me: Aw I love you too.

3yo: Oh. That was actually my baby talking to me.

Me: Oh.

3yo: Nobody said that to you.

Me: Right.

Me: Sorry.


I must be a true adventure capitalist!


:) Yeah it's a good line...lol came up with it last week and it encapsulates what and when we follow on well!


And so it begins!!! #1517lemonade

𝙅𝙪𝙖𝙣 𝘿𝙖𝙫𝙞𝙙 𝘾𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙡𝙖𝙧𝙜𝙤@jdcampolargo
                  10 May 2023

                Replying to @DStrachman
                It’s coming


Text Mike if you don’t know!


If you think men won’t go to therapy, just wait til you understand their frequency for a physical or going to the dentist.


Pre-headed mug. Brilliant! My dad warms the plates.


This guy missed the sandwich memo.


We aren't in 2005, don't end an email with "Thoughts?"


Sold!


Lol yeah I too notice the "thoughts" trigger -- I mean, back in the day when you got less than 10 emails it was really fun to have a penpal or 3 and write long creeds on all kinds of stuff. I miss those days and I also miss getting only 10 emails :)


A king among men!


Got a young guy emailing me that clearly read all the PUA books from 15+ years ago yesterday and thinks he's smooth (attempting frame setting, rapport building, etc.)...bruh, a see you.


@tinormous


This guy is about one email away from that.


exactly!


Between my mother and boyfriend I have reached my extravert maximum.

Someone have a large refrigerator box I can decompress in?


I feel seen!!!


Genius!


Couple weeks left for the #1517lemonade challenge!

𝙅𝙪𝙖𝙣 𝘿𝙖𝙫𝙞𝙙 𝘾𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙡𝙖𝙧𝙜𝙤@jdcampolargo
                  12 May 2023

                Replying to @jdcampolargo
                I came across a tweet from @DStrachman.

And it got me thinking, why not give it a shot? With finals done and friends available, we have the time and motivation to build and work on something cool.

#1517lemonade #1517boba


🧙 Figured out that it was way more efficient to BCC people on intros so they could opt in and reply directly to the other party or write to me if it’s not a fit. Response rate is both crazy high and fast turnaround.

Spencer Schneier

                    @spenceraviav

                  12 May 2023

                Replying to @spenceraviav
                @DStrachman has some like, god tier bcc wizardry she's been doing and I can't figure out the logic for how it works but it's truly intimidating


Lol I don’t know why, but I figured you to be the type to be particularly impressed with this type of process. But I expected you to email me about it, not tweet. Flattered lol. But intimidating? Say more!


And I ask the requesting party to send me something like this: medium.com/1517/advice-from-…


This may be the highest praise I have ever received — I didn’t even know that reaching god tier was a personal goal. My fam knows me!


Oh look, it’s 3M under 30!

Forbes

                    @Forbes

                  12 May 2023

                2023 #ForbesUnder30 Local Lists: Nominations are now open for the top young founders and leaders reinventing the worlds of tech, business, art & culture, food, retail, entertainment and impact in ten vibrant innovation hubs. trib.al/Mwy1Nvm


Extremely well said. Thank you!

Terence Lester, Ph.D.

                    @imTerenceLester

                  1 Apr 2022

                "Everyone is welcome" is drastically different from "we built this with you in
mind."

People don't want to go where they are merely tolerated, they want to go where they are included.


@DanielleFong


That is magic!


That you're doing free coaching?


Forwarded intro request.

To: Intro Requestor (IR)
BCC: Fancy Person (FP)

Body:

FP (in BCC but keep reading),

Would love for you to meet IR! They’re awesome bc XYZ. See below for more context. Reply to them directly or message me if this is is outside your scope.

Thx!


Exactly!


I love that email ninjaness is now sorcery :)


So glad my youngest kitty has started to settle down at night.


And yes, part of the beauty of it is the ease of choice. It’s either, yup start talking or giving the person an out. Usually the person gives me their own reason for being a no but I think offering an easy no also makes the response rate much higher.


Still not at inbox zero but using superhuman has been interesting. Biggest benefit is that the send and archive hot key automatically makes the next message come up so my anxieties about opening certain emails gets short circuited and then I have to take an action on them.


💯 accurate

Geoff Lewis

                    @GeoffLewisOrg

                  9 May 2023

                The secret to aging backwards is owning your vibe.


Love this scale!

Jack Jay 🛠 Droids 🦾@jackjayio
                  12 May 2023

                You can be a Top G, or you can recognize the G is only a subsection of the vibe scale, and instead shoot for Top V. 🤣

Fun talking with @DStrachman


In!


An oldie but goodie: medium.com/1517/a-1517-anti-…

Replying to @JaiRelan @shriyanevatia @chudson @nihalmehta @bayo__de @rachel_a_star @trevorloy @haleymbryant @cory


"Erika and Janett (DA sisters), cofounders of Inaru, feel that compassion is innate, but it's trained out in a culture that values winning over collective success. Their culture put a strong emphasis on how their actions affect the larger community." 🚀💓

tinyurl.com/dvat4fr5


So proud of Erika and Janett for building a company with their values through and through. Founders sometimes forget that you get to build the company you want to be a part of and also a great product!


Camp Hustle!!! So fun!! 🌳 🍗 🤩


Anyone have recommendations for orgs that can conduct an annual 360 on nonprofit orgs helping them to see where there are inefficiencies and how to develop leadership for growing over time? Looking for something great but also affordable!


Set up early for long term success!

medium.com/1517/advice-from-…

Mike MacCombie 💬

                    @MikeMacCombie

                  24 Mar 2023

                A solid percentage of founders are still trying to raise at valuations that won't set them up for success next round:

1) What I'm seeing
2) 3 reasons why it's happening
3) What to do about it.


It’s 9:54pm pacific. Go to bed! Go wholesome 💗💗💗

Simone Syed

                    @SimoneSyed

                  18 May 2023

                Thinking about wholesomeness. In today's world - caring for others, fighting for what's right, values and morals, robust families, healthy communities, bed by 10, clean living, cultivating land, introspection, even monogamy - all contrarian and against the status quo. Sad.


Had a fabulous interview with a mentee yesterday and he asked a great question!

“What’s your definition of success?”

Mine is taking the time to feel satisfied with the outcome of a process. It could mean you’ve reached a goal or learned a lot.

What’s yours?


As of today, I can say without a doubt that the Hustle team is more informative, more authentic, and even kinder in person than online. What a great crew!

Thanks for leading a gathering that is as sincere as you are!


They are wholesome to the max and I loved every second of their event today and just who they are as humans. Really great authentic conversations, high substance/low pretension ratio, engaging community!


🤣did not expect the boba drop!


You strike me as a service driven leader. I’d be curious if a different frame around fighting might lead to a different type of fighter. I see you as excelling at fighting for others more so than fighting for yourself.


Couple more weeks to try out your version of a pop up business!


Beautiful and strong!

Simone Syed

                    @SimoneSyed

                  18 May 2023

                Replying to @SimoneSyed @DStrachman @vhmth
                There were a thousand times I didn't know if I was strong enough to fight another moment. But every time I survived xyz it was so I could help another, and every time, I became. The self isn't purpose, it turns out. We thrive when we're in service 🥰


You did too! So maybe that primed the pump yesterday for my mentee conversation!


Fascinating. Why do you like it more than yoga? Or is it just different?


Less teaching and more hands on labs. Schools should be more like libraries with resources to experiment with and learn from those experiences!


I mean, there are book nerds in droves, I’m just not one of them!


So feeling that! When I started my first tutoring company I wanted to read ALL THE THINGS to understand more because I was hands on doing it. Never felt like a better learner before that!


Follow this advice to follow that advice!

1517fund.com/post/how-to-get…

Harry Stebbings

                    @HarryStebbings

                  19 May 2023

                If you want an intro to someone, do not just send a blurb.

Send an email that the person can forward to the person you want an intro to, with a specific note and recommendation.

Remove the friction for the sender. Conversion will increase 5x!


And learn to have an actual back and forth conversation.


💯. In some cultures question asking is seen as rude/intrusive but woman predominantly being in the conversational upkeep role gets pretty tiring.  Show some interest, ask questions, etc.


Alums need to start complaining! I think it’s a key way to start making change.


Since you mention they are early stage — my opinion is that anything pre Series A, the “data room” ask is often a road to a soft no.

We advise founders to ask if asked for a data room, “what would you like to go over” and proceed from there.

Otherwise, google folder.


Sold

lisatomic

                    @lisatomic5

                  20 May 2023

                idk guys seem to imagine "confidence" like some kinda unwavering/stoic dominant vibe but if you can make a baby laugh like this in front of a woman you've basically hit peak male attractiveness


But why does he have an Advil shirt on…and where can I get one?


Was thinking about this today because someone in complexity theory wrote me today and all I could think was “I can’t understand a damn word that you’re saying. Wah?!”

Pico Iyer@PicoIyer
                  5 Apr 2023

                As students we take complexity to be a sign of maturity; as elders, we see simplicity as the higher truth.


Being up close to this makes me wonder if bringing up trauma cascades into a parents’ own untreated trauma and therefore little capacity for being with another’s.

It takes intense awareness to even understand what doing the work actually means and looks like.

bhavjot ✨(puv-jo-th)

                    @LightofEmotion

                  19 May 2023

                A lot of parents have strained relationships with their kids because instead of owning up to how they traumatized them, made mistakes, & were wrong, they’d rather be egotistical & hold on to their own false narrative. Good parenting comes with being accountable actually. Just because you’re a parent, doesn’t mean you’re automatically right about everything. Most kids are just waiting & holding out for their parents to say "I was wrong, I’m sorry I hurt you so deeply" & then make it up to them by being better. It’s actually that simple & it’s never too late to have those conversations.


I see it as coming down to that traumatized people, traumatize people.

It’s not right for parents to do this to their children and it wasn’t right for it to happen to them either.

Explaining CPTSD to my folks has been helpful and is opening the door on some conversations.

Replying to @LightofEmotion @NinaLisandrello


Everyone talking about AI but where did the talk of IA (intelligence augmentation) go?


At a 2012 Thiel Fellows' wedding and had a glorious reunion with so many -- it's incredible how this community continues to grow, evolve, and become a solid family. Today we celebrate weddings, but I know in the future we will also mourn our losses -- profound connections💓


Lol had to turn the sound on to fully appreciate


When I started dancing at 18 I felt like my brain power literally grew -- it was insane.


We are dumb golden retrievers (or better yet, a chiweenie!) but I'm glad someone believes in us!


"Kids know how to use the elements before them to build something into existence, internalize a belief around it, and invite others into their playtime fantasies all so effortlessly. They believe in themselves to bring new ideas into the world."

tarynitup.substack.com/p/pla…


With lots of snoozing, I am at inbox zero for 5 seconds.


Word to the wise: When you're offered an in person breakfast slot sooner but you're "a late riser" -- all I can think of are all the worms you're going to miss in your life. LAME.


I am a fan of sleep! But don't ask for someone's time and then pass up on an opportunity!


👀Good lord, if this is what Berkeley is teaching to their "entrepreneurs" please end it now:

Me: My time is pretty full up over the next few weeks but I could do a breakfast meeting next week at 8am.


Call student: Are you around anytime in the coming weeks after 9am? I’m a late riser who works til about 1 or 2 am most nights. I highly recommend a dinner meeting instead. Happy to buy you a drink.

Me: If you prefer to meet later, grab a time here on my scheduling link.


Cal student: June 12th it is for a 25 with me, and the 14th with a 40 minute meeting that I’ll get my cofounder on if all goes well. His time is in very high demand so I have to typically screen people first.


Me: I'm sorry but I'm going to take these off my calendar. Booking two meetings so you can "screen" me is ridiculous. This email is all I needed to understand your character and motivations.

~~~
All done! And saved some time and money!


Totes


Also 1am or 2am isn't even that late for a 20 year old. Get your 6 hours in and get your ass out the door!


I mean, he made it easy by showing me who he is right away! Buh-bye!


I agree -- but the whole tone and the "drinks" and then ...everything just adds up to bad. And also, missing 8 hours on occasion isn't going to hurt anyone.


SOLD!


Lol it gets better fam!

Him: Not ruining my daily schedule? Yes that’s very important to me.


Cal student: My cofounder is a world respected researcher and I’ve never heard of you. I’m responsible for protecting his time because he is fatigued enough with his kids and 3 jobs, and I am as privileged to be working with him as you would be to invest in him.

Me: Bless you


I got too old for bullshit admit 3 years ago. Plus side is that I also don’t care what I look like dancing either.


Our first team out of Mexico City! Great work!

Eric Yáñez

                    @ericyanez_

                  24 May 2023

                Today we hosted our first offline event for real estate agents in Holacasa👋🏡. It was great to meet some of them in person!


The Goldfinch — do it.


Lol and he reached out to me first!


Lol women of twitter are answering this with, “you name the place, I’ve got the donuts!”

Two more breakfast meetings on the books!

Danielle Strachman 💗 🐈 💃 🪴 🎸 🎨 🐕

                    @DStrachman

                  24 May 2023

                Word to the wise: When you're offered an in person breakfast slot sooner but you're "a late riser" -- all I can think of are all the worms you're going to miss in your life. LAME.


Someone just called it “an old fashioned video call” and now I feel super old.


But…I come for the “old fashioned phone” so this means I’m a brachiosaurus.


Should we also guess your race and sex?


Word for word! I get a few of these types a year.


Well this is because you're amazing!


I think Paper Belt on Fire will become a cult classic over time. We're in this for the long haul and I hope more people read and enjoy the staying power of the lessons rather than a quick "business book" read!

Dan Elton

                    @moreisdifferent

                  24 May 2023

                Replying to @davidroberthowe @DStrachman
                One of the most underated books of 2022!


Thank you!

Replying to @moreisdifferent @davidroberthowe


Yeah most of the people who are this bad smell like 2000 PUA books.

Replying to @SimoneSyed @dmitchelltweets @lukeburgis


I don't think it's about night owls or morning people -- it's about if you want an opportunity a lot you take what's on offer. I could have said midnight or 6am -- hungry is hungry!


I have to give my dog eyedrops and these videos make me think of the "Draw an owl" meme. We are talking about an animal who hasn't gone through puppy kindergarten yet and flails like a piranha on the beach.

youtube.com/watch?v=VZHtrert…


RIP -- what heartbreaking news

Professor Charles Xavier

                    @PezeshkiCharles

                  24 May 2023

                Maybe we didn't need another hero.  But she was.

                      ALT  tina turner auntie entity GIF


Dolly Parton is very similar! She is a beast!


Handy people help! On the garden bed, chicken poop is your friend!

rm

                    @sprainhill

                  25 May 2023

                I want to build a 4x4 garden bed, and a sandbox of similar proportions for my daughter (and son) but I have NO idea how to even get started on this stuff. I have struggled to find a dead simple "Cut the board this length, stick a couple screws in here" tutorial.


Old is gold!


Team goals!!!


Love this!!!!


Nintendo Family office website rebrand


Growing up we didn’t have the money to go to the movies and I remember being so disappointed and heart broken that I couldn’t see the Little Mermaid when my peers did.

If you would like to take your children to see it this weekend and don’t have the means DM me 🧜♀ 🦀 🐚

The Little Mermaid

                    @LittleMermaid

                  25 May 2023

                Experience the movie critics are calling "a show-stopper." Disney's #TheLittleMermaid is now playing only in theaters!


I feel ya girl! Pro tip though, try this tallow balm -- my skin loves it and it's only $30 (and one and done). @Man_with_a_van


Appreciate you!

Replying to @jpetrich @ShaanVP @AshleyLLouise


Same brother, same.


It makes a life!


Ice cream is what the doctor ordered!


And I just went to get some out of the fridge only to find that my bf ate it all — having yogurt and honey now and I’m not happy about it.


Comments are gold

Mt. St. Helens@MtStHelensWA
                  28 May 2023

                I have many caverns


This account is 🔥— I haven’t laughed this hard in a while.

Mt. St. Helens@MtStHelensWA
                  28 May 2023

                Subscribe to my only fans. Link in bio


5.5 - 5.75

non aesthetic things

                    @PicturesFoIder

                  13 May 2023

                How do you finish your wings?


Maybe the next 1517 social will have chicken wings. People will think it’s all fine but we are really sorting them in buckets.


Got my art corner setup — gotta start!

Guildfather

                    @tasshinfogleman

                  28 May 2023

                never expected it beforehand, could not have conceived of this, but making art, expressing yourself, is deeply healing for yourself and the world. you have things inside you that need be said, vistas that need be seen, which others will recognize when they find them


This may be the thing that gets me to watch the show.

best of sarah snook@bestofsnook
                  29 May 2023

                🎥 | The Succession cast singing together 🥹


I have never been more into your feed 😍🥰


Why aren’t your parents in your phone plan?! nitter.poast.org/thesamparr/status/1663…


Loving Snigdha’s Schwarzenegger vibes!


“Blow me” - Mt. St. Helens


@MtStHelensWA said it!! :D


Just finished 36 hrs this morning! 5 days is intense. Best of luck!


“My home is a peaceful flower that no one can pick”

That’s some Simon and Garfunkel right there!

Joseph Fasano

                    @Joseph_Fasano_

                  31 May 2023

                My 8-year-old niece wants to be a writer.  This is her first poem.

"My soul is not made of plastic."


Super excited to check out this podcast! Zelda is an incredible interviewer!

Zelda

                    @zeldapoem

                  31 May 2023

                Talin aka David Joiner is a hacker legend.

He learned C in the 70s by writing a C-compiler, built a video game company in the 80s and overcame mental health challenges along the way...

His life's story is one of a kind:


Attention is choosing what to be present to, connecting with it, and staying put. It’s a super power and if you go really deep with it, it can be trippy af.

Andrew Rose

                    @__drewface

                  1 Jun 2023

                what the hell is attention.

explain attention to me right now.

what is attention.


Boom!


Three weeks away and sold out! Excited to see you there!

Danielle Strachman 💗 🐈 💃 🪴 🎸 🎨 🐕

                    @DStrachman

                  27 Mar 2023

                🚀 Space Coast Summit LFG!!!

If you are a teen or younger maker and want to meet other social geeks, DM me!


Sadly we won't have an online component but we do bookclubs pretty regularly that are over zoom! @William_Blake


Had blue and purple hair for years — I’d like to think I have my shit together and did then too.


I wish I had more pictures from that time :(. I even had jet black hair at one point but I have zero picks.


Ghostbusters!!!


Tapping into getting to “be the hero” drive is very powerful.

Cartoons Hate Her!

                    @CartoonsHateHer

                  2 Jun 2023

                This is not very feminist of me but I think it’s great rizz for a woman to pretend to occasionally need help with stuff she can actually do on her own. Don’t pretend to be a moron or anything but I think even modern men like to be needed


I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! @1517fund ice cream social next week on Saturday afternoon (6/10) in Dolores Park -- more details soon!


Boom!

Replying to @jakexia27 @ekaurghar @1517fund @kevinyang


The 80s were a little kinder. My playground was called “splinter city!”

Super 70s Sports

                    @Super70sSports

                  4 Jun 2023

                “Hey, boss, I’ve got an idea for a new piece of playground equipment.”

“Let’s hear it.”

“Kids grab a chain and hold on for dear life while spinning at a high rate of speed.”

“I like it, but it doesn’t sound dangerous enough.”

“Don’t worry, we’ll also lay down some concrete.”


This is called California sober 😆


Just got introd to a “founder turned VC turned exec” as the person who “previously helped set up the Thiel Fellowship” — titles cost nothing, especially in intros. Do better.


LinkedIn title is east. Better yet being sensitive to that women are more often put in a “helper” context rather than leadership context. When I meet women running orgs/events, I speak to their leadership skills over their organizational ones because that goes under recognized.


*easy

Replying to @DStrachman @StewartalsopIII


@potterlab


I did have a sweet interaction at a wedding recently where someone came up to me “oh, I love your work, I follow you on Twitter!” And felt both sweet and awkward at the same time.


Technically I call it “happy tummy” but curious to see where you take this! Thanks for the hike!


Yes, you come up with your responses:

“This isn’t personal, this is business and I have a fiduciary responsibility to my LPs not to roll over here.”


Goats!!!

Scott Swingle

                    @biobootloader

                  5 Jun 2023

                would you rather have the apple vision pro or your own flock of loyal pack goats?


100 ice cream tickets procured! See you in Dolores Park on Saturday (June 10th) from noon to 2pm next to the tennis courts. See you soon!

Danielle Strachman 💗 🐈 💃 🪴 🎸 🎨 🐕

                    @DStrachman

                  2 Jun 2023

                I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! @1517fund ice cream social next week on Saturday afternoon (6/10) in Dolores Park -- more details soon!

                      ALT  Ice Cream Monday GIF by alimacdoodle


Heart this if I’ll see you there 💗


I need to give this a go.

internet hall of fame

                    @InternetH0F

                  7 Jun 2023


The Dave Dinger Ford (in Braintree) commercial jingle.


Maybe check out Slingshot -- it was a platform for teens to get work. Not entirely sure what they are up to now!


You’ll be pleased to know that they have invested in you by association :)


Better yet, bring a date to ice cream!


I called my dad right after talking to them, "Dad! All that Nintendo time paid off!" :D (F-zero, best racing game ever, just saying)


See you tomorrow — June 10th! Come meet little Maui (chiweenie), grab an ice cream ticket from me, bring a hat/sunscreen (the rangers busted us one day for having tent shade — oh SF!) and bring friends, fam, and fun!

Danielle Strachman 💗 🐈 💃 🪴 🎸 🎨 🐕

                    @DStrachman

                  7 Jun 2023

                100 ice cream tickets procured! See you in Dolores Park on Saturday (June 10th) from noon to 2pm next to the tennis courts. See you soon!


Not yet but I think others have my team must have since we helped fund a Nucleate house :)

Replying to @mkosma @tylercowen @jennifertsai_ @NucleateDojo


Sorry to miss you! Jim sent your best 💗


@VCBrags thanks for the schwag!


Ice cream was a hit as usual! Thanks everyone for coming!!


Nope! Sent a while back!

Replying to @jnconkle @DanielleFong @VCBrags


He had a great time and was pooped after!


Wish they gave the stats of fraudulent actors from their ecosystem -- seems surprisingly high.


@ericbahn