Great cookbook!

Beth

                    @Dirtdragonmom

                  4 Mar 2024

                How many of you are on Team WAPF? I am trying to convince my husband that this is the way to lose weight instead of just doing low carb.


Agreed!!


Frosting materials experiment numero uno. Curious how it dries over night.


Will keep working it :). Better yet I’ll just come over with some frosting and we can make one together!


Pro tip

Ryan B. Anderson

                    @OldHollowTree

                  6 Mar 2024

                The easiest nutrition advice I received came from my father, who is not exactly a health food nut.

He advised “Shop only on the edges of the store. Don’t buy any food from the aisles. It’s all processed crap that will make you blow up like a balloon.”

Foods that are whole. 🥩


This is what desire smells like 😍


I didn’t know I could love someone’s vibe so much from a single tweet.

Chris Hatch

                    @Dirtdog

                  7 Mar 2024

                Do you know what a "weiner night" is?

Probably not, because my wife and I invented it during a 2023 blizzard in Provo, UT.

We lock our phones away, turn the TV off...

Each grab a Glizzy, and talk.

That's it, we simply talk and enjoy each other's presence.

We live together, but it's easy to miss out on "quality time".

What do you think?

Do you have other methods for enjoying quality time with your partner?


I knew I was forever changed when I went from this movie being an eye roll to loving it after I lived in California for a year.


The hands drawing challenge people should try this one!

positive side of X 🌞

                    @positivityofx

                  7 Mar 2024

                Let him stretch


gn 😴

Posts Of Cats

                    @PostsOfCats

                  6 Mar 2024

                eepy kitty


Fund I = 🐈
Fund II = 🐈 🐈
Fund III = 🐈 🐈 🐈

During each additional fund, I’ve taken in a new cat. 3 cats is a lot but Fund IV is on the horizon and videos like this aren’t helping!

Why you should have a cat

                    @ShouldHaveCat

                  6 Mar 2024

                So smol


Crypto kitties!!!!!


Meera Jane Bunny Bear

Tulip Willow Ginger Bear; aka Littles

and Grady Teddy Bear

RIP: HRH Ursula Honey Bear


We were such a vibe and didn't even know it! This was our office in the old Thiel Fellowship days.


The uke jams definitely cooked! And I love all the art and letters that people wrote us that were on the walls. I still have all of it -- just have to put it up. I've been meaning to make a collage out of it!


On your skateboard!


@tasshinfogleman art doppelgänger!

weird medieval guys

                    @WeirdMedieval

                  7 Mar 2024

                gambling monk, germany, 15th century

                        ALT  a medieval illustration of a monk wearing dark glasses and robes, throwing dice across a table with a devil-may-care look on his face


In this short Life
That only lasts an hour
How much – how little – is
Within our power

- Emily Dickinson


Make it so!

Leslie Feinzaig

                    @LeslieFeinzaig

                  7 Mar 2024

                Really wish everyone’s LinkedIn requests came with a message “great to meet you at x event” so when someone asks me how I know you 10 years later I can just look it up.


I have a reallly big crush on slugs and snails! Such slimy cuteness!


Olivia is incredible! Brewing up some ideas with her after meeting her during her SF trip!


My dog was diagnosed with crystals that don’t respond to antibiotics a few months ago. I feed him this and add water to his meals. If you haven’t already done this, food should be changed over the course of a week or two. He no longer has crystals.


If you're not on the Dave & Arnold train, check it out! Incredible progress over time and an incredibly supportive community that Arnold & team have built!

Dave Danna

                    @DaveEDanna

                  8 Mar 2024

                20 months ago at 400lbs+ I'd never been to a gym, I didn't know how to use the equipment, I didn't fit on some of it. Friday afternoons I was getting ready to binge eat & drink another weekend.

Now I'm standing in Mr. Schwarzenegger's office holding the Conan the barbarian sword.

Never. Give. Up.


One of my fav teams out there! If you're not participating in the Foresight community, you're missing out!

Allison Duettmann

                    @allisondman

                  8 Mar 2024

                Happy International Women’s Day from team @foresightinst 🧨


This is the right way to go about community building!

elle ✨

                    @heyellehogan

                  8 Mar 2024

                I woke up with this on my heart:

I’d rather have 10 right people join the walk than 100 wrong people. Always have, always will.

If you’re in town for SXSW, please do not join us tomorrow unless you see yourself in these words:

✨ We are curious, kind, and open-minded with a “learn something, teach something” mindset. Our friends would say we’re givers, not takers.

✨ We’re excited to walk 5 miles (~2 hours) and have meaningful conversations. We bring our best selves and a thoughtful topic to discuss.

✨ Our go-to question is "What do you think?" rather than "What do you do?" We love pushing past small talk into big talk. We are not here to play a game of “gotta catch ‘em all” with linkedin connections.

✨ We show up every Saturday to genuinely connect. This is not a networking event. This is not a fitness event. This is not a normal event of any kind. This is a heart-centered community that’s gathered every Saturday at 8 AM for 84 weeks, bound by ironclad values and a genuine love for meaningful conversations and each other.

We welcome you with open arms if you see yourself in our values.

As I tell everyone, every week:

Only join us if you wake up at 7 AM tomorrow and feel deeply moved to be there.

It’s a game time decision.
Trust your intuition. 🤍


These are a few of my favorite things!

smol silly cat

                    @Catsillyness

                  8 Mar 2024


Having a wildly fun time with texture. This is frosting on watercolor paper applied with a spoon.


Have a good weekend! Hope you get some cute time in!

A Shoulder to Cry On@justwaayward
                  8 Mar 2024

                Replying to @AMAZlNGNATURE
                This is so cute nitter.poast.org/contextdogs/status/176…


I want to know how they get off the worms!

MAURA@mauraball
                  9 Mar 2024

                What I wanna know is how do so many fremen ride a worm at once!?


Gm!

Why you should have a cat

                    @ShouldHaveCat

                  9 Mar 2024

                smol stretch 🥺


Nothing hotter than a man on a mission!!

Dave Danna

                    @DaveEDanna

                  9 Mar 2024

                I'm not going to normalize obesity.

I'm going to defeat it.


"It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye."

― Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince


There's my baby littles! That's so cute that she holed up in there.


Came across an adult who wants to learn to whistle. What are your tips?


So this was written in an application for a new program we are running and now I'm just whistling while reading apps.

Love your thoughts here!


Well, now we know what you're doing all weekend! :)


Upgrade!

Replying to @leeknowlton @friedmandave @ItsBrittStew


Deep breath my friend!


I don't follow any religion all that much but probably most close to taoism and judaism.


I've been very early on certain trains (homeschooling, paleo, social emotional learning, dopamine fasts, etc) and I never think to put out the things I'm doing now that may be the new hotness in 5 - 10 years. One of those trains is not using a pillow. I noticed my neck and back having issues in my early 30s -- stopped using a pillow and they are gone. Soft stuff is bad for us.


Sometimes the Truth hurts!

Ryan B. Anderson

                    @OldHollowTree

                  11 Mar 2024

                Replying to @DStrachman
                This is too much. I can’t even imagine. A bridge too far. You’re a dangerous radical.


Oh wait, I didn't give you my best one that I will die on a hill about. Wearing water shoes all the time. I think this should be huge and will be someday but in the meantime, people laugh at me.


As is @fpontaza -- some people will never change!


Asking for a founder: How much does it cost on the low and high end to wind down an early stage company? Expenses may include ending contracts, legal spin down, etc.


I wish I did but I asleep on my stomach and side a lot too.


Check out @learnmoonrise :D


Want to build? We want to help with a no strings attached grant!

1517fund.com/medici-project


Thank you!


Big pillow doesn’t want us to know!


Speaking of no fancy sauce, sushi with sauces are bullshit. If it’s not just rice and fish, I don’t want it.

Replying to @The_Bit_Signal @OldHollowTree


lol when I’m on my side sometimes I’ll put a tshirt under my head. Support can be a good thing. What I really want is to just sleep on a massage table with a face cradle.


Purpose is to wear a minimalist shoe but not pay for the label/branding. I also like that they can be used on sand, water, etc. the stretchy fabric is cooling too which is nice.

Replying to @BrandonGoldman @OldHollowTree


Dude had a real vibe clearly!


I love a firm futon. Sadly could not convince the bf to sleep on one :(


Oh wasabi and soy sauce are fine. Just no bullshit other sauces.


I sleep in all ways, mostly in my stomach and sides. Really wish I could become 💯 back sleeper.


Srsly. I get this nice mattress and then he spends 75% of nights on the couch because he loves couches. Should have kept my futon set up!!!!


lol that would be awesome!

Replying to @archerships @BryceJohanneck


“I just help as much as I can and I try.”

^ this is the wisdom needed today!

Andrea Kat

                    @AndreaKatSTL

                  10 Mar 2024

                UPDATE: Hannah Barron has responded.

Beautiful, gracious young lady.

(📱 via hannahbarron96 on Instagram)


You’re a shoe king! Never change!!


Totes!


Water shoes = minimalist shoes without the price tag and more colors. Not a back sleeper! I wish!

Replying to @JayDanforth @fpontaza @OldHollowTree


Agreed!


I’m gonna take my mum to Japan in October or November. She is mobile but not a strong/long walker. What should we do? Planning for most of the trip to be in Tokyo but open to doable ideas!

naosuke\★/@naosuke_photo
                  11 Mar 2023

                京都の梅が満開だよー！


As a new dog owner, now I get why we don’t deserve dogs!


Want to up your intro game? Want investors or mentors to open up their rolodex? This method is efficient and works!

medium.com/1517/advice-from-…


Get on with this GOAT!!!

Augie

                    @augierakow

                  11 Mar 2024

                Join my legal Q&A for founders starting in 3 hours.  Feel free to send me questions in advance 🙌

 nitter.poast.org/i/spaces/1eaJbglQmgexX


If you order a dry cappuccino and a scooped bagel, you're at the bottom of the food chain.


Meet your heroes!

Augustus Doricko

                    @ADoricko

                  11 Mar 2024

                Discussed weather modification with childhood hero


Spiritual Bypassing by Robert Masters and Doing Everything, Doing Nothing: A New Taoism.


You deserve wonderfully lazy weekends with a wonderful woman! It will be so!


Great to meet in person!

Replying to @julianivaldy @1517fund @thielfellowship


TAKE MY MONEY!!!!

CalFalconCam@CalFalconCam
                  12 Mar 2024

                In homage to the classic Robert McCloskey children's book, we are excited to present this year's shirt: Make way for Falcons!

Proceeds will go towards streaming, research, education, and outreach

Huge thank you to Lynn and Ellen Schofield for the design

customink.com/fundraising/ca…


I love me some Van Man!

VanMan

                    @Man_with_a_van

                  12 Mar 2024

                We are very close 🤞


I didn’t watch all the way through the first time. That was a big mistake!


I know that the only constant is change…

…but it is complete bullshit that Trader Joe’s has discontinued my favorite hot sauce 😭🔥


It is not :(. But there is hope!


And you love cats!!! I didn’t think it could get better!!!


Ah the choose your own adventure memories!


The Pump is my favorite app because of the encouragement, positivity, real engagement, and great content (and that’s not even talking about how great the workout programs are)!

Since starting in December I’ve put on a solid pound of muscle and actually look forward to workout out. I’ve always loved movement activities but workouts were never for me.

I’ve been so inspired and active that I just bought a set of medicine balls and weights to up my game! Excited to finish the foundation program soon!

Dave Danna

                    @DaveEDanna

                  12 Mar 2024

                One of the coolest parts of the pump app & the village is Arnold Schwarzenegger doing weekly Q&As and giving out not only weight lifting advice but life advice 🙏

(And yes I paid for the app and no I don't get paid to post this 😂 - don't need to, it's genuinely cool)


We are ripe for change

rebelEducator

                    @rebelEducator

                  12 Mar 2024

                If you think education in America is going well:

• 1.2 million students drop out/year
• 14% of teachers resign in their first year
• almost 50% of teachers quit before their 5th year
• only 50% of college students get a degree after 6 years

The stats aren't great.


Rave dog’s aura is purple!


One of my favorite questions to ask builders is, “Of all the things that you could spend a lot of pain and suffering on, why this?”

🖤 Christine

                    @christinelu

                  13 Mar 2024

                “People with high expectations have very low resilience.”


I put my hand on my heart and stomach in the morning and remind myself that I am safe and take a few big breaths. Really big game changer on the anxiety front.

alex 🏴☠🇺🇸🇺🇦

                    @alex

                  12 Mar 2024

                as a big worrier/anxious person something i do that really helps is stop myself/my thoughts and say something hokey in my head like "things are good, things are going to be good, you are ok" and then i feel better for a bit


Q: Is it an air of mystique if someone has their video (unnecessarily) off on a call?

Me: No, it’s them being an asshole.


Well then :)


Should have been nominated for an Oscar

Queer Goblin Man Felix 🏳🌈🇮🇪🇵🇸@FelixirofLife28
                  12 Mar 2024

                Instant classic


Curious!!!


This is how you reparent the internet 💗


Excited to hang out with the Esmeralda team this summer!

Edge City

                    @JoinEdgeCity

                  12 Mar 2024

                We are incredibly excited to announce our next popup village: Edge Esmeralda!

It will be hosted in Healdsburg CA, June 2-29.

It is a place for people who believe the future can be better and are actively working to make it happen.

If you’re curious to join, read on!


"Most of the fellows only took a brief time out of school and went back to collect the elite credential to ensure they checked that box."  This is patently false.

Replying to @Agalmicist @SP1NS1R @mmjukic


Will do!


Fired up the grill, god is good.


Miss Quail needs some extra love tonight. She might be egg bound so she is in an extra warm spot inside, with food and water all to herself. Seems a bit more alert now. I hope she passes the egg by morning! 🐣 ☀


"The beginner chases the right answers.

The master chases the right questions."

@JamesClear


As we venture into becoming an established firm, I've been advising and supporting earlier fund managers. A friend is launching his Fund II and reached out about deck feedback and potential LP connections.

Amongst the feedback I gave was that "chief of staff" was not an appropriate title for a professional woman on the team who has at least a decade (maybe two!!) in professional sectors and lots of operations work. I offered something like COO (since of course the rest of the all male team are partners -- right).

Just got the new draft of the deck and now she's not even in the deck -- mind totally blown.

Of course, I go straight for it: "Is the woman who is/was your chief of staff no longer on the team? Was hoping to see her again with a more reasonable title!"

Him: "We were trying to figure out how to include her, on the partners page is best. When we switched it up for us 3 partners it was a bit of a puzzle on how best to do and we had it as something to figure out and then we just felt like we needed to get it out."

This level of gymnastics to walk a straight line is total bullshit.

My dudes, this is not hard. It's called a team page or give her an operations partner title. Won't be sending this out to any potential LPs until they can get through this "puzzle" that they face.


You know...he's a good guy (kind, considerate, coachable, etc.) and that is part of what really blows my mind -- the blinders must be on super thick. It's really sad to me.


Yeah totally agreed and it makes me wonder what needs to happen even for "good guys" to get it :(


Danielle Strachman 💗 🐈 💃 🪴 🎸 🎨 🐕

                    @DStrachman

                  14 Mar 2024

                As we venture into becoming an established firm, I've been advising and supporting earlier fund managers. A friend is launching his Fund II and reached out about deck feedback and potential LP connections.

Amongst the feedback I gave was that "chief of staff" was not an appropriate title for a professional woman on the team who has at least a decade (maybe two!!) in professional sectors and lots of operations work. I offered something like COO (since of course the rest of the all male team are partners -- right).

Just got the new draft of the deck and now she's not even in the deck -- mind totally blown.

Of course, I go straight for it: "Is the woman who is/was your chief of staff no longer on the team? Was hoping to see her again with a more reasonable title!"

Him: "We were trying to figure out how to include her, on the partners page is best. When we switched it up for us 3 partners it was a bit of a puzzle on how best to do and we had it as something to figure out and then we just felt like we needed to get it out."

This level of gymnastics to walk a straight line is total bullshit.

My dudes, this is not hard. It's called a team page or give her an operations partner title. Won't be sending this out to any potential LPs until they can get through this "puzzle" that they face.


Thank you! And yeah, I am flabbergasted (and disappointed).


Lol I was so mad when this happened -- Twitter loves when I'm mad :P


I've wondered as well!


Watch out fashion world, got my new swimmies on (best barefoot shoe ever!) 🔥


No no no!!


Ah fair! I think $50M. To your point though we didn’t expand to these types of roles until Fund III (an $80M fund).


I have wondered about this a lot.


Why do people think, “Dear Venture Team” works for an intro?

I can’t imagine writing, “Dear Family Offices/Institutionals!”


Not hard — people use this tactic when they are spamming a huge list, not write to a single team.


Would respond!


This is not that. This is a large bcc strategy.


Save voicemails of the people you love 💗

Steve Schlafman

                    @schlaf

                  14 Mar 2024

                Something I regret not saving: my dad's old voicemails before he passed.

Some were truly priceless, and I'd give anything to recover even a few.

If your parents are still alive, make every effort to preserve these memories. You'll be grateful you did.


Troops?

Bryce Johanneck

                    @BryceJohanneck

                  15 Mar 2024

                Term sheet?

All I need is a few guys to help me get this pole in the ground


I have some recordings of my dad playing too. He also played Puff!


I 💗 @VCBrags


Would respond


Congrats Shruti!!!

Shruti Gandhi / Array VC preseed rounds

                    @atShruti

                  15 Mar 2024

                7 years after starting @arrayvc 1st fund we returned our LPs capital bringing them liquidity in this illiquid market! Usually for preseed funds that takes over 12+ years. Thankful to be have the support of my LPs and founders who believed in the mission of Array.

We invested in **AI** before it was popular so some of our amazing later stage companies in the same fund include- Placer.ai, Rad AI, @OpenpriseTech, @solugen, @catchandrelease, @vue_ai, Zendar, @myblendid2

We have been returning money along the way over last 8 years with exits such as Simility, (@PayPal), ZecOps (@JamfSoftware ), Pulse (@Gartner_inc ), Passage (@ServiceNow)

Did I mention how lucky I am to work with the Array family of founders and LPs I learn from everyday?? 😭

array.vc

#fridayfeeling #grateful


You ask great questions!


Useful!


Not everything that is useful has to advance something. In addition, I think you give yourself less credit than you deserve!


Congrats Nate! Isaac has some family wisdom built right in, you can see it in his wise gaze and relaxed face <3

Nate Fischer

                    @NateAFischer

                  15 Mar 2024

                Praising God for the arrival of our healthy son, Isaac Beach Fischer, on March 1.

His four siblings are thrilled, and @meghangfischer and I are grateful that he’s off to a great start in these first weeks.


I love Ben Folds -- listen all the time and have seen him in concert many times!


Just got an under desk bike setup and I think my working may be forever changed. I have a treadmill too but I am dreadful about using it.


Yeah I didn't either -- just kinda popped in my head on if anyone had created something like that and sure enough it exists! I've done almost an hour while doing emails and getting ready for next week. Curious to see where this goes.


Lol I'm not sure that you're in the awkward stage yet tbh! You've got this!


Just wait until he learns that there is a whole world of curly hair methodology!


Marc Andreessen 🇺🇸

                    @pmarca

                  15 Mar 2024

                Urbana-Champaign, is that you? 😆


And you don’t have to spend time with people who set off your anxiety — asshole or not!

Mark Manson

                    @Markmanson

                  15 Mar 2024

                Many people think they have social anxiety when actually they’re just surrounded by assholes and don’t realize it.


Down with TikTok but up with this kid. He’s hilarious!


Putting together a new talk for a class on Monday!


The class is called “How to be a Futurist” so will share stories about how makers/founders influence what’s to come.


My first rag!!! 🚴 💻


Tonight I’m going to a birthday party with an 80’s theme. Dress up highly encouraged. I am both looking forward to and apprehensive about what those of us who experienced the 80’s wear and what our younger party goers abstract as the 80’s. This will be my first decades party where I am of the decade and others weren’t even close to born yet. Maybe this is how my parents felt when we dressed up as hippies and flower children for Halloween.


If someone comes as Conan I am going home with them (sorry bf).


I’m really committing to the bit — I reek of aquanet.


Happy birthday Michael! Your birthday was so much fun :D

Maybe we should have 80s parties more often, it was a blast (from the past)!

Danielle Strachman 💗 🐈 💃 🪴 🎸 🎨 🐕

                    @DStrachman

                  16 Mar 2024

                Tonight I’m going to a birthday party with an 80’s theme. Dress up highly encouraged. I am both looking forward to and apprehensive about what those of us who experienced the 80’s wear and what our younger party goers abstract as the 80’s. This will be my first decades party where I am of the decade and others weren’t even close to born yet. Maybe this is how my parents felt when we dressed up as hippies and flower children for Halloween.


God that is depressing, gm.


What I can say is that a little softness goes a long way -- I used to do a ton of social partner dancing and if a guy was built like a marine, though attractive, his body didn't feel as good to dance with. That said, there is a vast middle ground between dad bod and totally jacked.


SOLD!


Who are women execs and investors that you would love to see on a YouTube series?


Had a blast being interviewed by Sachin!

google.com/url?q=m.youtube.c…

Sachin Syal@ochakde
                  17 Mar 2024

                Hey everyone! I'm looking to interview more women entrepreneurs, executives, and investors on my podcast (youtube.com/ochakde). Who should I reach out to?


This is beautiful!

Michael Nielsen

                    @michael_nielsen

                  17 Mar 2024

                There is something very pleasingly optimistic about people getting married for a second and especially third, fourth, etc time.  Probably not what one aspires toward, if one is, er, starting from scratch.  But I love people's ability to keep moving forward

Apropos of: a bridal party just passed by, the bride is being remarried, and it's just great!

I met someone once who was on husband seven.  I admired the twinkle in his eye when this fact was revealed.  It seemed to say "Yeah, I know, what are the odds, but what the heck, I love her"

All said as a divorcee who would love to remarry one day


It's aspirational procrastination


Pia is incredible!!

Replying to @matty33263672 @DanielleFong @lishali88 @LauraDeming @PiaMalaney


“Need for pillows” — Big pillow is watching! Best to get them outside the bedroom.

Dave

                    @dae5id

                  18 Mar 2024

                Replying to @DStrachman
                This popped into my news feed this morning and I immediately thought of this post. You're right!

attabit.com/8506


“Natural sleeping postures” aka no pillows!


Best wedding vows I’ve ever heard were when a man said to his wife after she gave a flowery speech, “My words are much more simple…I’m going to do what it takes.” 😭 💐 💍


I will be holding into my 2013 Honda Fit forever.


Banger!

anu

                    @anuatluru

                  18 Mar 2024

                the best productivity tool i’ve ever used is intrinsic motivation


So awesome! I was going to show you the slide at lunch today but my laptop was charging in the office :)


Accelerating change and the frontiers of knowledge talk is complete!


We need a mashup event!

Matt Turck

                    @mattturck

                  18 Mar 2024

                Two biggest shows of the year


Spoke at Cal today and got a little thank you bag for speaking.

I am both perplexed with what I’m supposed to do with a blank lanyard badge and equally wondering about how much monies universities make from their own departments because of swag thank you’s.


Incredible!

CalFalconCam@CalFalconCam
                  19 Mar 2024

                Archie got an unexpected visitor on the tower!

Recent research actually shows that Hummingbirds prefer to nest NEAR raptor nests! Hummingbirds are too small to be much of a target for raptors and raptors chase away crows, jays, squirrels, and other threats to hummingbird nests.


Danielles are awesome!


Thank you queen!


“Be bold and mighty forces will come to your aid!”

Why you should have a cat

                    @ShouldHaveCat

                  18 Mar 2024


Maybe in retirement I’ll have a new calling!


I come from a long line of incredible
sleepers.

My uncle looked much like this panda napping laid over tricycle handle bars when he was about 4. Neighbors used to call my grandmother worried that her children were dead when found napping on the sidewalk.

Speaking of which, gn!

Nature is Amazing ☘

                    @AMAZlNGNATURE

                  18 Mar 2024

                Pandas don't have particular sleeping spots often falling asleep wherever they are.


When your fav hot sauce is discontinued but twitter fam steps up to the plate! Thank you!!


I have been drooling over the Miata convertibles -- but I shouldn't get one since I will drive it like an old lady.


Even better!!!


“Wherever you go, there you are” is solid advice.


Salt for an hour on all sides. Thats it! Good as gold!

Replying to @DaveEDanna @IndependenceArk


Something tells me that myself and Eric aren’t the side showing type lol.


Enfluffle away my friends!

CalFalconCam@CalFalconCam
                  19 Mar 2024

                A nice compilation of Archie enfluffeling (a totally real and not made up scientific term) the eggs this morning. Good job, dad!


We donated to a bunch of nonprofits that first year!


If only!


Good sir, it’s called a typo!


New goals!

Why you should have a cat

                    @ShouldHaveCat

                  19 Mar 2024

                can’t stop thinking about cats with curly fur


At a party…

Her: “Omg you look so familiar! Did we go to Harvard together?”

Me: 👀 No.

Her: “Ok wait, was it Stanford GSB then?”

Me: 👀 No.

Alex Cohen

                    @anothercohen

                  19 Mar 2024

                I have one very simple business rule: If you named drop your university within 10 minutes of meeting you, there’s a 0% chance we ever work together


We haven’t changed structures but it’s worth considering.


It’s not a phase! 🤣

Replying to @DStrachman @fpontaza @William_Blake


Definitely the latter. But I found it mostly obnoxious. Clever has some coyness to it instead of being beat over the head.


Noooooooooooo Adrian!

Eric Bahn 💛

                    @ericbahn

                  20 Mar 2024

                I’m disturbed to report that bowl cuts may be coming back…

                      ALT  Happy Haircut GIF by Australian Ninja Warrior


All the alpha!

anu

                    @anuatluru

                  20 Mar 2024

                One of the most rebellious things you can do is spend your time in a way that society isn’t used to.


Talk to the Protocols team a few weeks ago -- pretty neat work they are going over there!

Summer of Protocols 2024: Call for Applications summerofprotocols.com/resear…


Just went to write "moonshot" when I typo'd "moonshit" and I can't stop laughing 😂


Quite the burn!

Cernovich

                    @Cernovich

                  20 Mar 2024

                Replying to @jamesglenos
                That they should enjoy the nursing home.


Louis Anslow

                    @LouisAnslow

                  21 Mar 2024

                A failed moonshot is a moonshit


Grant money, though non-dilutive, isn't free of personal taxation!

Young man: Wooo hoooo!! I got a $100K grant! But the program isn't telling us what to do about taxes. What do I do?

Me: Congrats! Be on the safe side and put away 40% for taxes since grants are usually taxed as income. Get a personal accountant asap to work out strategies for federal and your particular state. If you're a sole proprietor you may be able to take business deductions but again, you must hire a personal tax accountant.

 Government: Yay taxable money!


Ahmed and Ryan are the real deal -- can't wait for this to drop!

Scott M. Fairley

                    @scottmfairley

                  21 Mar 2024

                Great chatting with the boys from @allcapscapital about all things starting a robotics company and how underserved the construction industry is with automation tools. Stay tuned for the episode to go live!


My friend Zac is moving to Austin (@One_boxxing) real soon! He's a space nut -- who should he meet?


.@one_boxxing go for one of @ellebeecher's epic walks! Every Saturday and I never miss them when I'm in town. You should also meet @grantadever if he's still in Austin!


Just got maybe the best “cold” email I’ve received in a long time! Included a dog pic, a love and unique passion for the arts, sharing impactful work, and overall a heartfelt tone.

The email felt very warm and I’m excited to meet! They just followed the prompts below and put themselves out there.

Now I get to meet someone really interesting and wonderful. 1517’s work is such a pleasure. Reach out!

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)🧵:


Lambda lambda lambda!!!

Robert Brooks IV

                    @boborado

                  21 Mar 2024

                New ringtone


Let 1000 fellowships bloom!!!

anu

                    @anuatluru

                  21 Mar 2024

                people need to stop building YC competitors and start building Thiel Fellowship competitors


If current Thiel Fellows who make salaries from their funded companies invested their fellowship into up and comers we’d have a scalable fellowship.

Will Manidis

                    @WillManidis

                  21 Mar 2024

                in honor of a new fellowship class: a four year update.

i took the $100k check and invested it in 10 companies.

that $100k is now $750k based on current marks. 3 of the companies died, 2 are acquired, 5 are still cranking


1517 did you say?!

Marc Andreessen 🇺🇸

                    @pmarca

                  22 Mar 2024

                The real hot take is that the Singularity happened in 1517 AD, or maybe 380 BC.


Inception!


Virtuous cycles!


My best boss trusted me to take him to burning man. The office was never the same after that (it was better!)!


Happy to bring some great teens your way!!!


Meet @ADoricko @Picogrid @isaiah_p_taylor


It’s wonderful! Just go. Read the survival guide. Don’t look at all the shit online — best in person.


Y’all will vibe

Replying to @ADoricko @potterlab @Picogrid @isaiah_p_taylor


From a bunch of years ago but gives a good narrative of why I keep going back:

medium.com/@DStrachman/burn-…


You might like this read!

medium.com/@DStrachman/burn-…

Replying to @jamessinka @Valhalla_Nights


For a lot of people, even a small amount of funds, positive energy, and a person to call on for support is a huge nudge in getting off the ground. This is what belief capital is all about. Doesn’t have to be a salary for full time. Some fellowships give zero dollars at all.


Finishing the Foundation series today!!! Feeling stronger. Gotta do my stats. Love the Pump!

Ginette Smiler Sear@GinetteSear1
                  22 Mar 2024

                See the two men at the front and the guy in the middle? They are the founders of the Pump Club, the fastest growing positive health movement on the planet.
Check it out
Oh yes, the little head in the red circle? Me 😂
@Schwarzenegger @ketch @AdamBornstein


Looking for fellowships and non-dilutive funding? Here’s a list!

docs.google.com/spreadsheets…


Strange! I was wondering why I was down this morning. Is it something I said? lol.


Thank you! A friend made this and we keep adding to it and sharing it. It’s wonderful!


It's been 30 Under 30 with money for years -- finding undiscovered and overlooked talent is a different game.

Looking for other early stage belief capital -- lots of great orgs here!

docs.google.com/spreadsheets…

weisser

                    @julianweisser

                  22 Mar 2024

                From a founder in the arena.

wdyt?


Much love and admiration for you too brother!


Nope! Mission creep is real.


I’m a bit confused, is this supposed to help with your hires? Otherwise it reeks of not understanding why it’s important to understand how to do excellent recruiting (for a program or otherwise) and how there is literally no reason for only one female fellow in this batch. It’s not just that they can do better — it’s that it’s inexcusable at this point that they don’t.


There is much to say — hopefully will have time to write more later today.

Appreciate the unpacking of thinking and hope to help influence you that great recruiting is about going into communities to unearth extreme talent — it’s not about blindly promoting anyone it’s about going to sources that are overlooked, finding incredible talent there, and offering opportunities that don’t make their way into those communities.

I am of the mindset that there is incredible talent out there and that opportunity is not evenly distributed. It’s our job through programs like this to find and bring that talent resources — not just rely on an application process to bring those people to us.


Been doing it with @1517fund for almost a decade!

Andrew Rea

                    @andrew__rea

                  22 Mar 2024

                The Thiel Fellowship is just a more elite Forbes 30u30 now.

The days of betting on outsiders are over.

We need new institutions to find and bet on undiscovered talent.


Read Michael’s book!

Paper Belt on Fire: How Renegade Investors Sparked a Revolt Against the University a.co/d/ga8JDmm


Replying to @andrew__rea @cupazhou @1517fund


Maybe! @RhythmDoshi message me!


“Universities give degrees in whining.”

Michael P Gibson

                    @William_Blake

                  24 Mar 2024

                “And when exactly has complaining ever gotten someone closer to achieving their goals? You work to make a dream come true, you don’t whine it into existence.” @Schwarzenegger

The whining epidemic in America is at all time highs. Universities give degrees in whining. There are whole academic departments devoted to whining. Tuition, room, & board is whining and dining. Some truths are so obvious it takes Kindergarten Cop to call infantilization out. “Stop whining!” And “no complaining about a situation unless you’re prepared to do something to make it better” In short - Be Useful.


One Angry Dwarf by Ben Folds.


That work starts at 9am.


Where my tea fam at? What’s your favorite right now?


I’ve been enjoying this particular genmaicha! Just the right amount of earthy and a light sweetness from the rice and a beautiful golden color!

a.co/d/6u8746O


Never tried a gyokuro! Thank you!


California dreamin!


Thank you!


Brooke is incredible! If you’ll be there, meet!

Brooke Joseph@BrookeaJoseph
                  25 Mar 2024

                Will be key noting the Women of Influence event in April as well.  If you know any one going would love to connect :)

womenofinfluence.ca/2024/03/…


Twitter Oakland, let's get Stephanie five more clients this week! I have been a client since December. Her food is better than most restaurants (and organic) and she is so much more affordable and healthier than eating out!!

stephaniecooks.com/


Damn, y'all really like your tea! Some fabulous choices in the comments.

Danielle Strachman 💗 🐈 💃 🪴 🎸 🎨 🐕

                    @DStrachman

                  25 Mar 2024

                Where my tea fam at? What’s your favorite right now?


Uh oh -- this is @OldHollowTree's grumpy face!

Ryan B. Anderson

                    @OldHollowTree

                  25 Mar 2024

                Wake me up when it’s actually spring.

I’ve written enough about snow.


Got an intro request from a maker yesterday to another fund manager:

Them today: Any luck w/ that intro?

Me: Patience my friend!

Them: Yes all good, take your time, no rush at all

Me: Lol I already sent it out, I'm waiting for a reply!


I feel bad for those with a lack of a real education

Steph from OpenVC

                    @StephNass

                  26 Mar 2024

                Replying to @DStrachman
                I had to google "fluff", I learnt a new word today :)


Great read!

Steve Schlafman

                    @schlaf

                  25 Mar 2024

                Revisiting this classic. If you’re a coach or interested in cultivating more presence, I highly recommend this book.


But this does give me an idea about making fluffernutters for everyone as a lunch dessert sometime :D


You’re welcome and I’m sorry!


Ha!


Your body is jacked from using pillows.

Dave Danna

                    @DaveEDanna

                  26 Mar 2024

                What opinion on health would have you like this?


Incredible! Some throwbacks in here like @conradev @kaushikktiwari @InquilineKea


Predominantly no pillow, or if you really need one, a very thin one to keep your spine and neck in alignment -- or a t-shirt balled up.


Started having lower back pain in my 30s. Thought that pillows might be the culprit over time. Stopped using pillows or only use a very thin (or a balled up tshirt) one if I'm sleeping on my side -- zero back pain. Big pillow wants you to think you need more stuff -- you don't.


I sleep in all three positions. Zero pillow for back or stomach. Thin nearly beat to hell pillow for side sleeping.


Worst pillow ever! Way too bulky!


Flat mattress!

Replying to @Jeff_Baumgarten @CooperZurad @jamespoulos


Jacked like broken!


Me too!

Anna Gát

                    @TheAnnaGat

                  26 Mar 2024

                I love being the Dumbest Person in the Room as a job! 😍


Side by side is especially good for men to have deeper/more difficult conversations. Want a man to talk? Go for a drive.

Nick Gray

                    @nickgraynews

                  27 Mar 2024

                I stan that sitting side by side on dates is better than across from each other

Research shows that direct eye contact early in a relationship makes it harder to listen and to speak because we are so focused on the eye contact

Side by side takes the pressure off


I’m sort of the same — I can make lots of eye contact when someone else is talking and I’m asking them questions but when I’m talking more so it’s very natural to look away.


Go on walks, play a game that doesn’t take a ton of brain space and allows for talking during it. Work on a physical project together. Hope that helps!


At 1517 we are going into our 9th year of operation (and 14 years since we ran the Thiel Fellowship) we meet a ton of people and run a pretty large community (over 5K people) these days.

One challenge is that I have far surpassed the Dunbar number and especially find it’s harder to track who is who out in the wild (and I noticed my facial recognition definitely suffered over Covid).

When someone comes up to you and knows you but you can’t remember them, do you have a favorite way of reengaging that makes people feel good? Generally once I recognize someone or details come back, it’s all good but that slow start always gets me.


Thank you Eric! Y’all are stellar community builders too. I’ve seen it first hand and we share an LP who loves what Hustle does to expand the ecosystem!


I am super curious how you handle the issue of not being able to know every name/face in your community (and outside of it) — I’d wager this happens to your team a lot too since you’re so approachable and community focused!


The besssssssst!!!!


Definitely this! I would just love a more elegant way to own that for the life of me I can’t remember them, give me a hint of context, and then away we go!


Yes! This is very good and matches a lot of my experiences too. Will try this! Thanks Augie!


That’s adorable!


Good stuff! Thank you!


I like it! Often people come up and dive right into stuff so sometimes hard to slow roll it but will try that!


Yeah I used to be really really good at knowing exactly where I met someone, fine details about their work and family, if I randomly saw them out somewhere, etc so it’s hard to just start sucking at it. But once details get reintroduced that usually winds things up just fine.


I don’t mind awkward, I just want people to feel cared for. Part of me just wants to say, especially when someone is so happy and bubbly to see me, “I love you and please forgive me, but remind me who are?”


Yeah that is the most often experience — it’s like, I know you, but I can’t put tags on you.


Keep coming lol! Thank you!


That’s too sweet! Either that or I’ll just start calling everyone “honey”!


Let it swing brothers, let it swing!

Augie

                    @augierakow

                  27 Mar 2024

                Another banger from this account.

Haiku (俳句) follow a strict 5-7-5 formula and are kinda supposed to follow seasonal queues and express contemplative observational sensibilities. Appearing since ancient times, Basho elevated the form in the 1600s.

Senryu (川柳) sound like haiku, but if you count the syllables they’re typically not 5-7-5. Typically about more trivial or funny, human topics.  Senryu started appearing around the time of Basho’s haiku.

はだかで
はをみがくと
ちんちんがゆれます

Standing naked
brushing my teeth
ding dong swings gently


I love this!


Thanks!


Love the under the knees pillow!


I don’t think most people should use pillows under their heads! Love it for knees!


It’s gonna be epic! And we have 25 boxes of Girl Scout cookies to keep the runners happy.


@augierakow ??


Agreed! These two are goats!

Replying to @leeknowlton @rubenharris @augierakow


Who let the dogs outs!?!?

Real men celebrate holidays! Hoppy Easter @William_Blake


“Some people just say they believe in the youth, but you show it 😊” - mentee

💗💗💗


So good!


And don’t even get me started on his style!


I've got some highschool founders **really** interested in talking to AI companies that use GPUs (either in-house or through cloud services like AWS).

Please comment or tag folks in the chat so the students can follow up!


Looking forward to this!

Luka Lamaj@luka3ypto
                  28 Mar 2024

                Excited to chat with @DStrachman tomorrow on the podcast! 🎙 We’ll dive into her insights as co-founder of @1517fund , exploring unconventional paths to success and the intersection of education, entrepreneurship, and venture capital. Don’t miss it!

youtube.com/live/cM3qTnp5-L4…


Me when people want to use punishment on animals.

☔

                    @Whotfismick

                  27 Mar 2024

                me defending my pet for something he did


Looking forward to this today!


ROCK AND ROLL!!!!!!


I take that to mean that you gotta do what you gotta do. If the toilets need cleaning, you do it!


It's time to build!!

Alexis Ohanian 🗽

                    @alexisohanian

                  27 Mar 2024

                The @776foundation is *BACK* for its 3rd cohort  🌎

I'm giving away another $2M in $100,000 grants to 20 young people with BIG ideas who'll build over the next two years to fight climate change.

Apply at 776.org for the opportunity to save the planet with us 🚀


At 1517 one of the key traits we look for is “hyper fluency” — the ability to talk passionately and thoroughly about one’s space and to scaffold one’s language to be an effective leader and educator in an industry. Augustus gives a taste of what that sounds like here. Proud to be one of his early backers!

Augustus Doricko

                    @ADoricko

                  28 Mar 2024

                My testimony at the Tennessee Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee

0:00 Intro
0:17 My testimony
4:15 Questions from the committee


At its best VC should be a tool for what you do, not what you do.

VCs Congratulating Themselves 👏👏👏

                    @VCBrags

                  28 Mar 2024

                What’s your unpopular opinion about venture capital that will have you like this


Kings, doing king shit.

DeEnabler - e/acc

                    @DeEnabler

                  28 Mar 2024

                Replying to @lilyxenawang @potterlab
                Accelerate Accelerate Accelerate


Hardcore is running at 4 in the morning! I am not hardcore but I love to support hardcore people. Go team Blade Runners!


The boss of all bosses

Arnold Schwarzenegger

                    @Schwarzenegger

                  28 Mar 2024

                Thank you! I’ve gotten so many kind messages from all over the world, but a lot of people have asked if my pacemaker will cause any problems with FUBAR Season 2. Absolutely not. I will be ready to film in April, and you can only see it if you’re really looking for it.


California dreamin!


Being able to take care of each other longer is a big benefit!

Cristina Vanko 💘

                    @cristinavanko

                  29 Mar 2024

                i’m just going to come out and say it, there’s a case for dating younger guys


Late 30s and early 40s introduce some felt accumulated wisdom. Also more relaxation and groundedness about being one’s self. Mortality also starts to become visceral (health checkups get a bit more complicated).

MAURA@mauraball
                  29 Mar 2024

                In my early 20s, I thought I knew everything.

In my late 20s, I realized I knew nothing.

In my early 30s, I'm getting comfortable with not knowing.

What will happen in my late 30s and early 40s?


And very unanticipated is that anyone under 34 feels quite young to me — this feeling of, “wow, they have SO much time!”


I know! I didn’t expect my experience of it either!


Ryan is a legend! When our team finishes this race (I’m crew) he will be the youngest person to have ever finished it!

Ryan Huang@ryan_huang_1
                  30 Mar 2024

                *before the storm* mfking dust storm sandblasting


So far so good — but boy does this boy like to play in traffic!


Rode my first big roller coaster a few years ago and just wanted to practice being with myself in the experience over blanking out. It was neat! I still blanked out some but was aware of it.

Guildfather

                    @tasshinfogleman

                  30 Mar 2024

                real time footage of me learning this lesson with Michelle yesterday 😂

i made a lil video about my day with Michelle! on my YouTube shortly!


Reminder that Flux is a company investment! The only grants we offer are our $1K Medici Project grants.


When I was about 11 years old someone smashed a pumpkin I had carved and I remember crying buckets and wondering why someone would take my art and smash it to pieces. Was a really sad day to realize that people could be this thoughtless and harmful.


Remember, today is a great day to take a break from Twitter.

Michael P Gibson

                    @William_Blake

                  1 Apr 2024

                Today @DStrachman and I have been asked to join Harvard as co-presidents. Peter Thiel will join the board.

The trustees announced they want to take the discovery of truth seriously, as well as scientific and technological progress. “We have ignored stagnation for too long”


You can have my spot!


“If you build momentum, you don’t need to rely on motivation.” - Arnold Schwarzenegger


Not his finest moment.


Otherwise joke’s on us! Terrible job!


Third spaces for children are awesome!

Moonrise@learnmoonrise
                  1 Apr 2024

                Did you know we are open seven days a week?

There's also no "school season" at Moonrise. We're open year-round, with kids learning all the time.

So, drop your kids off and go on a date. Run errands. Catch up with a friend. Dive into a book. Work.

Do whatever you want.✨


I will cry if this is an April Fools joke.

CalFalconCam@CalFalconCam
                  1 Apr 2024

                It's been very hard to keep a lid on this, but we finally got the go-ahead to share:

We are excited to announce the newest full-length feature from Disney and Pixar: Junior


Met an investor that offers, "I'm just too dumb to understand this space" as his no answer. I'm starting to think this is brilliant.

A good amount of my no messages are around the space a team is in or the raise size. And often the response is:

"We're **really** not X, we're Y"

"We're not **really** raising X, we're Y"

It gets tiring after a while because I'm trying to do the right thing with people by offering clear information and clear the decks on being responsive.

In 90% of the cases, the additional information doesn't move the needle and then I have yet another email to respond to.

Is there a better way to be more efficient here?


I love this!


Birds go nuts (like at sunset) and then get real quiet!


Just hooted and hollered :)


Ok this redeems April 1!

Elizabeth Yin 💛

                    @dunkhippo33

                  1 Apr 2024

                After about a decade of investing, I’m pivoting our fund to a coloring-book store.

And today we’re launching our first coloring book ‘The Value-Add Coloring Book: Coloring activities for kids—and jaded founders’!

More >>


Gorgeous!!


Reviewing Flux applications and enjoying them! It's going to be tough to narrow this down. Appreciate everyone being patient as we run a first time process on this -- y'all are doing some really admirable work and it's a joy to see that!

1517.substack.com/p/the-flux…


Thanks @sirohisid!


Lol I don't know what happened -- maybe someone else left but thanks regardless :D


Fun! Topped off at 15K today. Thank you @sirohisid for bringing me over the line!


[media-only post: photo]

𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭 𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫

                    @Matt_Pinner

                  2 Apr 2024

                Post a picture YOU took. Just a pic. No description.


Sphere in Vegas. No filter.


Banger!

Michael P Gibson

                    @William_Blake

                  3 Apr 2024

                Pretty funny — asked Suno to write a British pop song about Nietzsche’s genealogy of morals.

“Who decides what is right and wrong in this world where the weak don’t belong…” 😂😂

app.suno.ai/song/c749869b-d9…


Walked by the area but didn’t have time to check anything out!


Such as?!


1517 summed up in a nutshell!

Cameron

                    @just_cameron

                  3 Apr 2024

                I'm not a fan of how many founder types use appeals to status (our founding team is all MIT/Harvard grads!) or whatever. Show me you're good at shit first


Save the best for last I guess…

Celine Dion 🇨🇦

Ara Ghougassian

                    @araghougassian

                  4 Apr 2024

                Nelly Furtado is Canadian? Canada is on a different level musically. The world never stood a chance

Katranada
Furtado
Weeknd
Drake
Bieber
....
Nickleback (!)


“Realer than I’ve ever been” is such a journey.

A few days ago I found myself crying to a friend because sometimes “real” is edgy and it comes out as less accommodating or nice. Smiling and putting on a happy face is easier and safer to be with for others and myself — but it’s not real.

Now practicing pealing the layers back more to show the tenderness under the edgy parts. I imagine that I might cry more spontaneously, for both the good and hard things.

An aspirational yet tangible place to journey next.

Going Godward

                    @goinggodward

                  4 Apr 2024

                Once upon a time I refused kindness because it made me cry. I hated anyone being nice to me.

A series of unfortunate and perpetuating experiences warped my mind and made me believe lies about myself and normalcy, and all that turned my heart into a cold stone.

I dehumanized.

Now, I cry at tender, passing thoughts and birds in the schoolyard gathering worms after the rain, so I’m better now.

More human. Realer than I’ve ever been.


This is what awaits you if we have a meeting at Che Kittea (my place) 💗


lol you had me there for a second!


Much preferring my under desk bike setup. Easily averaging 3+ hours on it on work from home days.

MAURA@mauraball
                  4 Apr 2024

                My best purchase of 2024 so far!

What's yours?


Yup! There is a treadmill on the right in that pic and sadly I just can’t get myself to use it. Too much activation energy to get started and I feel self conscious using the treadmill on zooms. The bike is WAY better for me. Cheaper too ($300 compared to $500).


It looks like you're doing a similar thing (bringing attention to yourself) -- not a great look when people are scared.


It's becoming my happy place while at the computer.


Scientists/investors check out @activatefellows for non-dilutive funding and support!

Berkeley Startup Cluster@BerkStartups
                  4 Apr 2024

                Congrats to the 147 @activatefellows that have secured over $2B in follow-on funding, including recent awards from the @ENERGY. Proud that so many of these come from #Berkeley and are connected to @BerkeleyLab.
activate.org/news/activates-…


So wonderful to meet @RhythmDoshi! He is kind, thoughtful, and whip smart. Can’t wait to see what the future brings for him!

Rhythm Doshi@RhythmDoshi
                  5 Apr 2024

                @DStrachman is one of the most bubbly, energetic & high value person I've ever met.

I admire her character so much and she is a role model that I look up to.

I had a lovely conversation about tech and human values over tea & blueberries!

ps: love u maui, I want ur energy lol.


Unleashed the spicy today:

Me: Yes, X team is amazing to work with, we invested 2 years ago and just followed on with $1M.

Early stage investor: Oh yeah, I've been talking to them for two years too [no check yet]. Why do you think other investors haven't gone in yet? What do you think is the team's achilles heal? We didn't invest earlier because PMF wasn't there yet.

👀 🤯

Me: Preseed is about experimentation. Are you expecting perfection right out of the gate? The team executes like crazy and are in paid pilots. Who cares what other investors think, aren't you an early stage investor?

ESI: Yes.

Me: Ha! **Aggravated tone**  Sounds like we've been derisking this investment for you for two years! It's time for you to make a decision about this team. They're incredible and you're going to be kicking yourself when they skyrocket their ARR and you missed the boat.

ESI: Right right.

Me: Sorry for the spiciness but you gotta make your own decisions!

--

I called the founder to tell them that I didn't know if I did them a solid or tanked their chances.

2 minutes later the investor emailed them to offer a term sheet on a priced round. Wonders never cease!


This is basically a picture of the conversation.


I literally raised my voice -- couldn't believe it. Fridays are my hardest energy days (I'm just so spent) and I think this was the last straw lol. Had I hissed I think I'd be rolling on the floor laughing!


I felt a bit like this:


Lol I wish.


It was pretty wild how every time I brought up that we invested 2 years ago that they would say that they've been talking to them for the same amount of time -- as if that's the same thing as putting in cash. Ridiculous!


I grew up with a Canadian, I can't help it! I was proud of saying that I was sorry for being "spicy" over calling myself bitchy or angry. So it worked for me. I just needed to own that it's not normal for me to get so short with someone.


Thank you!


Had to educate someone today that Oakland is part of the Bay Area. It could be the best part of the Bay but we need better governance to get there.

Seneca Scott

                    @SenecaSpeaks21

                  6 Apr 2024

                🚶🏾♂WEEKLY WALK THROUGH DYSTOPIAN OAKLAND 🔥🌆

LAKE MERRITT - THE CROWN JEWEL OF OAKLAND

This week, I visited Lake Merritt to highlight the concerning conditions our beloved crown jewel is facing. Here are some crucial points:

1. The state of the playground 🤬😔 - How can we let this happen?
2. Despite costing taxpayers millions to rebuild the walkway, why are we allowing it to deteriorate?
3. Significant burn damage under the underpass raises questions about infrastructure protection.

2024 marks a pivotal election in Oakland's history. Stay informed about the policies shaping our city, and most importantly, exercise your right to VOTE. 🗳 #OaklandElection #LakeMerritt #RecallShengThao


I love Oakland. It’s a beautiful place. Has lots of pride for a small city. Many friends in the area!


Augie

                    @augierakow

                  5 Apr 2024

                1) What


It kills me to see the elderly using walkers around Lake Merritt and navigating the potholes on the walkway. There is zero excuse for that.


True!


Dival Banerjee 🦆@divalbanerjee
                  6 Apr 2024

                We are cooking


I still don’t understand if “cracked” is a good thing or a bad thing…


That’s what I’ve been leaning towards but it’s not 💯 clear on all contexts lol.

Thanks boss!


Thanks boss!


Exactly


Ah this is helpful! Didn’t realize skill was part of the definition.


Maybe so!


Was missing the skill component! Thanks friend!


And that’s our next conversation!


lol perfect is a large stretch but thank you!!


We are so inspired to work with great teams!

Josie Zayner

                    @josiezayner

                  6 Apr 2024

                So many pre-seed investors aren't willing to take risks. It's pretty funny.

So glad to have @DStrachman and @William_Blake as investors. Couldn't ask for better VCs to help us build a crazy gene editing company.


Neat! Curious to see what your family makes!


Thank you!

Replying to @rqnight @AmberIllig @cyantist @sarah_cone


Replying to @lizvstein @AmberIllig @cyantist @sarah_cone @CrystalMcKellar @SRFtweets


1517’s cofounder and author, @William_Blake wrote a memoir about our work at @thielfellowship and @1517fund. It’s an action adventure tale with a good dash of spice!

Paper Belt on Fire: How Renegade Investors Sparked a Revolt Against the University a.co/d/dUzWeDF

Danielle Strachman 💗 🐈 💃 🪴 🎸 🎨 🐕

                    @DStrachman

                  6 Apr 2024

                Unleashed the spicy today:

Me: Yes, X team is amazing to work with, we invested 2 years ago and just followed on with $1M.

Early stage investor: Oh yeah, I've been talking to them for two years too [no check yet]. Why do you think other investors haven't gone in yet? What do you think is the team's achilles heal? We didn't invest earlier because PMF wasn't there yet.

👀 🤯

Me: Preseed is about experimentation. Are you expecting perfection right out of the gate? The team executes like crazy and are in paid pilots. Who cares what other investors think, aren't you an early stage investor?

ESI: Yes.

Me: Ha! **Aggravated tone**  Sounds like we've been derisking this investment for you for two years! It's time for you to make a decision about this team. They're incredible and you're going to be kicking yourself when they skyrocket their ARR and you missed the boat.

ESI: Right right.

Me: Sorry for the spiciness but you gotta make your own decisions!

--

I called the founder to tell them that I didn't know if I did them a solid or tanked their chances.

2 minutes later the investor emailed them to offer a term sheet on a priced round. Wonders never cease!


Thank you!

Replying to @zeldapoem @William_Blake @thielfellowship @1517fund


She


We had our summit there last year — always early to the party :D


Totality!!!!

carol leonard@laughingcat2016
                  8 Apr 2024

                Actual footage of the full eclipse in real time.


It's everyone!


So sweet! 🥹💕

"It was so lovely to meet you on Friday, I really appreciate how uplifting, warm, and holistic you are :) I left feeling capable."


We love our Medici Project grantees!!!

1517 team: "What are you thinking of doing after you leave school?"

Grantee: "Well I love to play soccer so I'll probably go meet some friends."

1517 team: "No no, I meant after high school graduation."

1517fund.com/post/1517-medic…


We share the same heart Mukund!!


Needed this reminder -- one thing at a time <3

Guildfather

                    @tasshinfogleman

                  9 Apr 2024

                humans are rushing all of the time, i'm rushing all of the time, i don't need to go at human speed, i can swim with the speed of the universe, match its rhythm, there's no rush


Not my first rodeo...

Slid into my DMs: "I come bearing a gift — I’ve recently made a new drop out friend who has wrapped up his pre-seed round with [insert investor name drop here]. I vouched for 1517 and he said he’d make an exception and chat with y’all. I want to play win win infinite games with you and so I come bearing this offering, lmk what’s the best way to make an intro."

🤮

Me: "Making 'an exception' to talk to good people sounds quite -- how do you say it...short sighted? I haven't asked for any favors here. If they'd like to have a conversation, I'm happy to talk -- but a win win is when we start off on even footing. I'm not interested in status games."


I can't stop watching this video -- I might need you to help me!! <3

Replying to @norakased @NoraKased @potterlab


I don't even know what this is...now if you said F-Zero, I'd be DOWN!!!!


It's pretty wild that people think that building dreams is outside of their sphere -- it's the only way it happens!


When I'm not feeling warm and fuzzy -- this is my other predominant vibe.

Danielle Strachman 💗 🐈 💃 🪴 🎸 🎨 🐕

                    @DStrachman

                  10 Apr 2024

                Not my first rodeo...

Slid into my DMs: "I come bearing a gift — I’ve recently made a new drop out friend who has wrapped up his pre-seed round with [insert investor name drop here]. I vouched for 1517 and he said he’d make an exception and chat with y’all. I want to play win win infinite games with you and so I come bearing this offering, lmk what’s the best way to make an intro."

🤮

Me: "Making 'an exception' to talk to good people sounds quite -- how do you say it...short sighted? I haven't asked for any favors here. If they'd like to have a conversation, I'm happy to talk -- but a win win is when we start off on even footing. I'm not interested in status games."


Had the same response.


I'm both tempted and scared...you go first!

Replying to @potterlab @NoraKased @npceo_


When you get an email from a tax accountant and have to recite, "This too shall pass." ☮🕊


Bene Gesserit voice: DO IT NOW!


That's what you're supposed to say!

Replying to @npceo_ @potterlab @NoraKased


You are WAY too cool for me!


I fear for my ego if I make a character!

Replying to @npceo_ @potterlab @NoraKased @J4mesBooth


I have been in the "juggle-struggle" the last few weeks of not being able to keep all the balls in the air. Was very very overwhelmed the last couple of days.

Got up this morning and told myself I would do one thing at a time to completion. And even with a packed day of meetings, still got a bunch of one off stuff done.

Feels good that the reminder of "one thing at a time," and actually sticking to it, gets the job done.

And before having any calls I knocked out two of the things I was avoiding most -- that whole swallowing frogs thing seems pretty legit.


...tomorrow, tomorrow, there's always tomorrow...

:D

Replying to @norakased @NoraKased @potterlab @npceo_ @J4mesBooth


I feel that because I really needed this reminder this morning -- was pretty much in panic paralysis and got out. Wishing good things for you too!


I think you should go back to making that cat video content!


All is right in the world!


Eh, can't know what makes everyone tick. Should have at least added a pic of a puppy to the ask.


And dudes think they can play guitar…

Historic Vids

                    @historyinmemes

                  9 Apr 2024

                Dolly Parton managing to play a D Major chord while wearing acrylic nails will never cease to amaze me


Inch by inch, row by row…


lol so good


This basically hits everything


Gen AI tools


It can be hard to be different or underestimated. But if you can take those differences and turn them into advantages you can change the narrative. Dolly is the queen of this.


.@Schwarzenegger has a wonderful chapter in his book about how being underestimated can be an advantage. Be Useful is a wonderful read!


I think you’re far too charitable in this specific scenario.


Love the back to back chicks on my feed


Brah, you need a hug bad!


Belief capital brings beautiful things to life!


Nah dude — tears and hugs are where it’s at!


One of them lived happily ever after on his farm.


Didn’t have Oakland airport f’ing with SFO on my bingo card.

sfstandard.com/2024/04/11/oa…


Day 1 of 1517 founder retreat complete!


We are like Hotel California!


How about instead of trying another social app, you call a friend?


Looks fun! I'll be there -- see you too?

Ayush Noori@ayushnoori
                  11 Apr 2024

                Excited to invite all students to the @harvardopenbio Future of Biology Conference 2024!

We are lucky to have an incredible speaker line-up, incl.:
🧬 - @geochurch (@harvardmed)
🌱 - @reshmapshetty (@Ginkgo)
🦾 - @DrRituRaman (@MIT)
🧫 - @jgooten + @omarabudayyeh (@mcgovernmit)


“Find what your essence is and grow that” - Harry @1517fund


Timeline cleanse

Why you should have a cat

                    @ShouldHaveCat

                  14 Apr 2024

                he’s just a little guy


@kdemontfort


this is my dream!

Replying to @cristinavanko @heyadvikkapoor


I know PG doesn't like big words...but sesquipedalian ones are great! Learned "perspicacious" today.


Generally no.


Maaaaaybe :)


Use pillows under your knees, not under your head.

Dave Danna

                    @DaveEDanna

                  17 Apr 2024

                What opinion on sleep would have you like this?


Releases the lower back — try it, it feels great!


As long as the spine/neck is straight, put your pillows wherever you want :D


Replying to @BryceJohanneck @DanielleFong


Because pillows on the head take your neck out of alignment and you’ll start to feel it when you hit 30 :). No pillow, no back pain!


Definitely dark triad vibes


A is A, bitches.

Michael P Gibson

                    @William_Blake

                  17 Apr 2024

                Ayn Rand’s villains keep stepping forward with greater frequency and higher intensity


Dude is a boss!

Dave Danna

                    @DaveEDanna

                  18 Apr 2024

                Sometimes I spoil myself


Pink croc vibes!

Spencer Schneier

                    @spenceraviav

                  18 Apr 2024

                Hiring a full time junior product designer for Commenda.

Commenda helps businesses expand to global markets and stay 100% compliant.

Details:

Pay : 60-70K/month
Location : In office, Koramangala, Bangalore
Type : Full time. Mon - Fri, in office
Start date : ASAP

Application link and more details in the comments


"P.S. I can’t believe I’m doing this, but I can’t pass up an invitation to share a picture of my CATS, as per your Twitter thread!"

When these babies slide into your inbox...meeting scheduled!


New type of meeting with founders -- mini golf. Can't wait!


I gotchu bro:


Adorable!

Dave Danna

                    @DaveEDanna

                  18 Apr 2024

                I've seen this meme at least a million times and it's still my favorite meme 🙂


I should make a compilation of all the animal pics I get!


Cat climbing areas!


This is exactly why we offer these grants! Great work!


Chills! So good!

Ryan B. Anderson

                    @OldHollowTree

                  19 Apr 2024

                We need fathers. We need the natural world.

With this in mind, I have begun interviewing rural fathers about their relationship to their home, their land, and their legacy.

The project is called Hearth Fathers. It's free and you can find it at all the major podcast outlets.


Nature is healing -- people are sharing ubers again!

Brooke Joseph@BrookeaJoseph
                  19 Apr 2024

                Just shared an Uber with a man building a quantum computer going to defend his PhD and got invited to the lab. God I love Waterloo


.@William_Blake says that $5 should always get you two slices and a coke.

Daniel

                    @growing_daniel

                  18 Apr 2024

                Just had a slice of pizza. Probably the most perfect food ever created. Mass produced and available to us peasants for almost nothing.


How are you differentiated?

Danielle Fong 🔆

                    @DanielleFong

                  19 Apr 2024

                when they ask you about your business model


Augustus Doricko

                    @ADoricko

                  19 Apr 2024

                .@ClintonGlobal has done incredible work for global water infrastructure

It was a pleasure discussing how cloud seeding can enhance water supplies with # 42 @BillClinton !


This is fabulous! I’m often skeptical of “reading” apps because most don’t teach sounding out words correctly. This is the first time I’ve ever seen it done correctly in software.

Niels Hoven 🐮

                    @NielsHoven

                  5 Apr 2024

                We weren't planning to launch Mentava for a few more months, so yeah. We've got no demos or anything.


To infinity and beyond!

Danielle Fong 🔆

                    @DanielleFong

                  19 Apr 2024

                when VCs ask what your runway is


Nature is healing!

Michael P Gibson

                    @William_Blake

                  20 Apr 2024

                Still alive in NYC!


Had a lovely walk with the founder of Sleep Awake. I really admire how much thought they are putting into supporting attendees during and post event.

Sleepawake Camp is focused on orienting 18 - 30 yr olds towards a sense of wholeness and authentic happiness through science, psychology, game-play, and ancient wisdom.

Applications are open for their June cohort!

sleepawake.camp/


Sunday twitter is a vibe.

Me: Lol, not sure why you tagged a political figure in the comments.

Him: Lol it's Shroom Sunday I'm just flowing. If I knew where I was going I wouldn't be where I am lol

Wow...that's some taoist shit right there.


"I wanted to say a massive thank you – that weekend was truly one of the best in a looonnngg time. Being around people who think ambitiously and who I can connect with– it’s life changing. 🚀"

1517.substack.com/p/2e-gummy…


Head butting!!!


Focusing on having a full life as opposed to a busy life seems like an interesting shift.


Busy has a franticness to it that I would like to shed and full has a focus and intention that feels quite different.


Gorgeous prose, thanks Cyan:

Then I notice his rims and tires on his car some more. A mid-90s model car. A starter car, but he was clearly in love with it. He had little skulls on the air caps for the tires. Custom striping. The thing was a hot mess, but it was his mess and he loves it. When he first got out of the car, he kissed her. I like to think of cars as “her”.

Cyan Banister

                    @cyantist

                  23 Apr 2024

                I got into a car accident on Saturday.

I’m fine.

The other person is fine, but I wanted to share the lesson in it all.

In the morning, I made my intentions for the day. Everything was going well, and I was in flow with the way I imagined my day would go, then I got sidetracked by a ruminating thought in addition to a wish to stop somewhere that was not intended.

Basically, I wasn’t driving.

I’m not even sure how we hit each other. The other driver doesn’t know either as we both didn’t “see” each other. He was in a rush to work and somehow my front left side collided with his left back side and burst his tire.

My car is fucked up. Like the steering wheel is sideways to go straight fucked up and makes crunching sounds, so I had it towed.

Other driver doesn’t speak English, so he calls an interpreter. He’s apologizing. I’m apologizing.

We hug. Such a beautiful moment.

Then I notice his rims and tires on his car some more. A mid-90s model car. A starter car, but he was clearly in love with it. He had little skulls on the air caps for the tires. Custom striping. The thing was a hot mess, but it was his mess and he loves it. When he first got out of the car, he kissed her. I like to think of cars as “her”.

I gave him my insurance but asked if I could just pay for his tire and fix his car. Given he thinks he’s guilty, he says he will change the tire himself and wonders if I can help him with a day of lost wages.

I say sure. It’s the least I can do, as I think this is my fault. Even if it wasn’t, this guy was so sweet, anyone would help him.

It was an expensive set of lessons, but boy did I learn many things.

Afterwards my adrenaline was running and I felt so guilty and bad. I took the whole thing into my body for him and for me, but we were both safe. The cars are just things and they bent for us. We can fix and restore this situation and our faith in humans at the same time.

I was going to head back home and crawl back into bed and pretend like the whole day didn’t happen. It never feels good to fuck up like that. But, I realized any new emotional responses past that point would be theater. I had to stick to my original plan and finish my intentions.

That’s where something magical happened. I went to a book store I volunteer at and the owner handed me a book on Tarot and he said “you will need this today” and two minutes later, a man I met in a bar in NYC in January who I’ve only exchanged two texts with about St. Germaine, sends me a tarot card spread and says that he doesn’t know why he’s sending it, but he is.

I ask the bookstore owner what it means and he says “read the book”.

I’d like to post the photo but I feel like I’m not supposed to ask anyone else what it is all about?

Anyway, I’ve noticed that when we realize all suffering and hardship as lessons, weird synchronicities like this happen.

Anyone else having things like this occur in their lives?


“The observant child should be put in the way of things worth observing.” - Charlotte Mason


Starting to realize that when we are children learning about history that all the "grownups" were not so grown up!

Amelia Earhart was in her early 20s when she reached the first highest altitude for a woman flier.

Heisenberg was just 23 when he came up with the uncertainty principle.

I'd like to see a rotating billboard in San Francisco that highlights these great achievements and people's age -- not to make anyone feel bad about what they've done thus far -- but to inspire people of what's possible!

It's so easy to think that the past is old and dead but they people were very much alive and young!!!


Exactly!


Gotta get that billboard going!


Yeah it's really wild and cements time in a way that is not right!


Part of me really thrived in the absurdity of the pandemic.

April 2020: Lol noticing something very strange about the off brand TP I ordered. I guess I’ll be wiping my ass with my face.


Yeah kinda a weird wormhole


So what is your landlord investing in next?


Have an asks section in your updates -- people want to help you, but you must ask!


I watched a friend go into his mother tongue at a personal development event with a few others who spoke the same language. It nearly made me weep to think that he didn't receive this more often.

Anna Gát

                    @TheAnnaGat

                  24 Apr 2024

                Nothing like immigrant heartache, the constant feeling that you sound 50x smarter in your mother tongue, and the constant feeling of never being able to fully explain yourself.


Not. one. bit.


Told them I love them after most/every phone call.


Was just thinking...not a peep this week. Y'all must be calling your friends.

shweta is having a euro summer

                    @shwedotai

                  23 Apr 2024

                that (airchat) was fun while it lasted (3 days)


Ermygod they are SOOOO CUTE!

CalFalconCam@CalFalconCam
                  23 Apr 2024

                And then there were 3!

We're very excited to see you all tomorrow for our hatch party at the giant outdoor screen at @bampfa!

9 AM–5 PM | Falcon experts share insights and answer all your questions

11 AM–2 PM | Native Bird Connections on site with a live raptor!

(cont.)


How could they?!


Danielle The Great! :P Ask away!

Danielle Newnham@daniellenewnham
                  24 Apr 2024

                I have the great @DStrachman on the podcast tomorrow. What's one question you would love her to answer?

Could be about @1517fund @thielfellowship, education, investing or other!

danielle-newnham-podcast.sim…


Try a rolled up t-shirt under your head or very thin pillow!


Advik is a question boss!

Replying to @heyadvikkapoor @_cturner @daniellenewnham @William_Blake @1517fund @thielfellowship


Y'all have some scary good questions!

Replying to @cyrusnewday @cyrusofeden @daniellenewnham @1517fund @thielfellowship


.@Sarah_cone is super stylish and very straightforward. This will be the best $100 you spend this year.

Sarah Cone

                    @sarah_cone

                  24 Apr 2024

                Tech guys are hot, actually

My friend @sbaileysavoy and I were having a conversation about how tech guys are hot, actually, they just dress terribly. Skill issue.

We’re trying a stylist service where, for $100, we’ll do a brief call with you to discuss your fashion philosophy, lifestyle, and budget and then send you a link to 20 pieces of clothes that you can buy online to make you look hot.

DM @sbaileysavoy if you’re interested.


Want to give this birdie some scritchies so so bad.

CalFalconCam@CalFalconCam
                  24 Apr 2024

                Chick 4 is on its way!!! Fingers crossed, the rest of the hatching process will go well.

Come celebrate with everyone at BAMPFA!


Such a pleasure to be on stage with Tim! He is so present with everyone (audience and one-on-one) -- a beautiful trait!

Leandro Ciappina@leanciappina
                  24 Apr 2024

                Deep tech in Silicon Valley @TimDraper @DStrachman @suffiyanmalikk


Grill them low and slow!


I can vouch for Adam being great if that matters at all.


My feed is going to be nothing but baby chicks for a while. Sorry not sorry.

CalFalconCam@CalFalconCam
                  24 Apr 2024

                Family portrait!

If you can't make it to our Hatch Day celebration, but still have burning Peregrine Falcon questions (or just want to tell us how cute those babies are...), we are just about 2 hours away from our live Q&A on YouTube!

youtube.com/watch?v=djziCx5g…


We have a whole chapter of the traits we look for in @William_Blake's book!
amazon.com/Paper-Belt-Fire-F…


The force is strong in this one -- building time is now!

Sarah Cone

                    @sarah_cone

                  25 Apr 2024

                “Mom, I don’t want you to buy me toys! I want you to buy me tools, so I can make my own toys and make a mess.”


We called the one in our school yard "Splitter City" -- great fun!!!

Ryan B. Anderson

                    @OldHollowTree

                  25 Apr 2024

                I hate that these were nearly all demolished. What was the problem? Wood treatment leading to health issues or something? These were the best.


Glad you're enjoying it!

Replying to @credistick @sarah_cone @William_Blake


Do crazy things for love!

Nick Gray

                    @nickgraynews

                  25 Apr 2024

                I picked her up at the airport and we have officially met in person now

This is my Tokyo Blind Date update

Waiting for someone at the airport is humbling

You are scanning hundreds of people to find 1 person that you’ve never met before

Each passing person is a No, not her, No, not her, No

Until! I see her come out

I pump my fist in the air and call her name

She runs over and we sort of half-hug

Then we look at each other and square up and full-smile

I think we are both thinking the same thing:

Wow you are real!

At least I have this feeling deep in my stomach that YES— she is real

That is a relief. I knew she would be real… but you never know

“What are people saying on the internet about us?” she asks me

“It is about 90% hype and 10% worry that you’re going to cut out my kidneys.”

“I like those odds.”

I send her on a side quest while I handle the train tickets to get us back to downtown Tokyo

We board the train and start talking

Our conversation comes easily

Our ramen tour starts in 2 hours


You can try a tshirt rolled under your neck/head too!


It's Friday! Looking for support to help you build? Check out these resources!

docs.google.com/spreadsheets…

Also, super awesome but people have been commenting where they can help facilitate connects with these programs! If you can help, comment!


Save them! Your friends voices are ephemeral!

Bushra Farooqui 📖 🕯

                    @startuployalist

                  26 Apr 2024

                some voice notes are so utterly beautiful from your friends, they should be saved like works of art


Please see my pinned tweet. You can email me!


And we ate! It was good! Thanks for coming over :)


Didn't know I could love you more! We gotta make pancakes sometime!


Danielle Strachman & Venture with Grace nitter.poast.org/i/broadcasts/1YqJDgyAa…


Read "On Writing Well" :). Steven King's autobiography is also really good for this too.

Replying to @heyadvikkapoor @flowidealism


Ideal Parent Protocol is pretty powerful stuff: reddit.com/r/idealparentfigu…


lol the biting of the pen, too cute!


Taking attention away from real people who need humanitarian aid is abhorred.

The Post Millennial

                    @TPostMillennial

                  30 Apr 2024

                Reporter grills Columbia student after she demands the university help feed protestors occupying Hamilton Hall:

"It seems like you're saying, 'we want to be revolutionaries, we want to take over this building, now would you please bring us some food'."

                    Community note

                  Her claims are misleading:

(1) Per Columbia, campus dining is open (John Jay Dining Hall, Fac Shack, JJ's Place)

dining.columbia.edu/news/service-c…

(2) Humanitarian aid is for saving lives in the most dire situations (violent conflict, natural disasters). The students can leave if they want.

worldvision.ca/stories/disast…

humanitariancoalition.ca/from-humanitar


I am so disgusted while also being even more in the camp that university is not a place to learn or be connected to the real world any more.


When @generaldynamism and I lived together we had his squat rack in -- the dining room -- had no idea what a bonus it would be (and it was awesome) and it would have been even more of a draw now, "Sure, come on over! I'll make steak and you can get that workout in!"


Cost of a 4 year degree at Columbia -- $344K

Being suspended, potentially expelled senior year, and becoming a national disgrace -- priceless!


Get 'em tiger!!!! Yeah!


Protesting doesn't mean you get to break the law and have zero common decency.


Looking to be around other interesting people? Join edgeesmeralda.com for June! I'm very excited to see what happens during the month and beyond. I love Healdsburg and am excited to see a place in the Bay Area with open arms to welcome technologists!Come join!

Edge City

                    @JoinEdgeCity

                  12 Mar 2024

                We are incredibly excited to announce our next popup village: Edge Esmeralda!

It will be hosted in Healdsburg CA, June 2-29.

It is a place for people who believe the future can be better and are actively working to make it happen.

If you’re curious to join, read on!


I don't think they even know what that means.


Love love love!

Dan Wuori

                    @DanWuori

                  30 Apr 2024

                Your baby’s brain isn’t the only one that’s developing.

I’ve written a good bit about the brain development of newborns and how to stimulate it.

But today I want to talk about the developing brains of parents - which research suggests also change concurrent with pregnancy and childbirth.

Changes in adult brains thought to facilitate sensitive caregiving have been measured in both mothers and fathers.

In mothers, distinct changes in the cerebral cortex (including regions linked to thinking about others minds) and subcortex (linked with emotion and motivation) have been measured - so much so that in a study conducted by Spanish researchers, an algorithm was able to readily distinguish between the brains of childless women and those of new mothers.

Dads’ brains change too, with fathers demonstrating changes in regions of the cortex that contribute to visual processing, attention, and empathy toward the baby.

Both are examples of what neuroscientists call experience dependent neuroplasticity (changes in the structure of the brain associated with specific life experiences).

Here’s a lovely example of “Dad Brain” on display. If you can watch it to the end without tearing up you’re doing better than me.

Dads will know the feeling.

This beautiful video was shared to IG by iamtayloso.


Freedom and autonomy also come with responsibility and consequences.


Oh awesome! Maybe I'll bring one of my godchildren with me!


Messaged!


Just got the highest commendation from my 70+ year old general contractor that I'm working with on a renovation. Wonder if I can add this to LinkedIn:

"in all honesty, you have the best attitude of anyone I've ever met in my life"

😊


He goes further!

Me: I am cackling. You've met a lot of people!

Him: LOL me and my business partner have tried to analyze your personality because we're both amazed by it. You're definitely a unique individual with a great attitude.

:D


Somewhat cultivated but also mostly natural. We are all pretty blessed -- keeping that in mind keeps many things in perspective.


Exactly! That said, in my opinion we haven't hit the stress part. He would think I was a different person if he saw how I can get when the home printer breaks lol.


Y'all should be having more Texas bonus babies!

Pamela J. Hobart

                    @amelapay

                  2 May 2024

                My beautiful hunk of a Texas bonus baby is already 9 months old today, happiest human any of us has ever met 😭


I have no idea -- but that sounds pretty good!


A lovely review of Paper Belt on Fire!

"People in venture should read this book for a variety of reasons: for Gibson’s candour and experience and as a powerful manifesto in support of innovation. To reflect on exactly what venture capital should aim to achieve, beyond and in pursuit of returns…

Everyone else should read it because it’s gripping, dense, inspiring, technically fascinating and keeps you on your toes with shifting perspective."

Dan Gray

                    @credistick

                  2 May 2024

                I don’t write many book reviews, but I finished this with 30 minutes left in my journey — so here we go:

@William_Blake started out as a philosopher and ended up as a venture capitalist. In that respect, his book, “Paper Belt on Fire”, is written in reverse.

It starts out with what he learned about identifying excellence in future founders. Lessons from running the Thiel Fellowship, and — later — @1517fund. How do you recognise greatness in a 19 year old with an idea? ‘Venture’ in its purest and most potent form. What are the challenges in building a thesis and a fund around that potential?

It’s an honest look at venture capital from an insider who never drank the Kool-Aid. Gibson fell into the role almost by accident, though (like his partner in crime, @DStrachman) he had thought a lot about education’s role (or failure) in enabling youthful ambition.

The book concludes with Gibson’s response to the rise of modern stoicism — described as the mark of a society in decline.

“Do not go gentle into that good night,” is the sentiment of that final chapter; a philosophical closer that emphasises his techno-optimism. Compounding the success stories and inspiring work being done by @1517fund portfolio companies and Thiel Fellows.

People in venture should read this book for a variety of reasons: for Gibson’s candour and experience and as a powerful manifesto in support of innovation. To reflect on exactly what venture capital should aim to achieve, beyond and in pursuit of returns…

Everyone else should read it because it’s gripping, dense, inspiring, technically fascinating and keeps you on your toes with shifting perspective.

It’s not particularly representative of venture capital in general. I wish it was.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


Thank you for reading and reviewing!


D'awwww. I can't even. Thank you Mike!

@daniellenewnham and I chatted in her podcasts about the greats like you and how kind and generous you are.

Replying to @m2jr @VitalikButerin @LauraDeming @zoink @noor_siddiqui_ @pmarca @TimDraper @potterlab @georgezachary @luminartech @William_Blake


Had a wonderful conversation with @daniellenewnham!

Danielle Newnham@daniellenewnham
                  2 May 2024

                Delighted to share my conversation with @DStrachman  of @1517 where we discuss why VC is a "people" business, the common traits shared by many of the founders she backs, and the lessons learned from her time @thielfellowship, and now at @1517fund

danielle-newnham-podcast.sim…


Immediate singing ensues:

Country gnooooome, take me hooooome;
To the plaaace I beeloooooooong;
Rocckdooome, Under-Deeeeeps;
Take me home, country gnome!

Ryan B. Anderson

                    @OldHollowTree

                  2 May 2024

                You’re walking in the forest and accidentally come across a little guy like this. What’s your opening line?


Thanks Noor!

Just a reminder that we are thesis, not age driven, at 1517 -- students, dropouts, and deep tech renegades of all types welcome!


Thanks Augie!

Replying to @augierakow @daniellenewnham


Thank you Brayton! Love being alongside Boost :D


There is being proactive and there is this. Don't be this.

~~~

3 days ago: Here's my demo, would love to get some feedback on it [when founders ask investors for product feedback, I largely think you've already lost the game -- investors do not = customers]

1 day ago: Have you had a chance to look at the video or click around within the demo?

6 hours ago:


Lol it's not the Bernie meme so much as the stupidly eager beaverness -- like 3 days...give me some time dude!


Totally, I wrote them back with some ideas and a nudge around being a little more patient as my inbox and theirs is likely quite different.


Lol it's not about the pics (although I'm not a Bernie fan) it's about the aggressive timeline.


[media-only post: gif]


Friday night is sometimes my "clean inbox" evening. I should really do this with wine as my copilot.

The people who send emails with a tone that you've chatted before but you haven't -- and you spend additional time searching your inbox for context -- should at least get a spanking (I was going to say burn in hell but that seems a bit much).


It gets me every damn time...maybe I should send my calendar link to them (that goes to a Rick Roll).


Could get --- interesting.


I still have 50 left...but I'm calling it quits tonight!


"The Cave" is a right of passage. If you haven't worked in a windowless room, have you even worked?

Michael P Gibson

                    @William_Blake

                  4 May 2024

                Peter in the old Letterman Clarium office conference room…I can almost see @DStrachman and Kaltreider working in the cave around the corner. I’m feeling nostalgic! What’s funny is how ironically correct the video is against the intentions of the singer


Get this man down the aisle!

John Potter spirit/acc

                    @potterlab

                  4 May 2024

                One of my nieces keeps asking why I don’t have a gf/wife and then one time followed it up with

And I want more cousins!

It’s never been more over


A favorite moment! Olivia is a ray of sunshine!

Patrick@patrickturri_
                  4 May 2024

                Replying to @kokoxs
                totally agree! For founders not on X or outside the US, @DStrachman and @cory are also incredibly approachable. They are always ready to connect over coffee and share insights, really supportive for ambitious individuals. Here’s for example Danielle meeting with a friend of mine during her first US visit with the @siliconvalleyf ❤


Neeeeeed one

John Potter spirit/acc

                    @potterlab

                  4 May 2024

                ❤/acc


There's a reason you can't insure them at schools. Sorry!


One of the first!

Replying to @MickeyCosta @BraytonKey @1517fund


Saw it for my own eyes and strongly agree!

Zane Mountcastle

                    @zanemountcastle

                  7 May 2024

                El Segundo is the ideal American city

- clean, walkable downtown
- world class aerospace + defense industry
- perfect weather year-round
- 10 mins to major international airport
- 10 mins to the beach


It's an easy tower to climb too -- has a safety cage and everything!

Bryce Johanneck

                    @BryceJohanneck

                  7 May 2024

                Replying to @DStrachman
                None of the boys have climbed that water tower yet?

Fellas my grandfather hung his T-shirt on this one over 50 years ago

Get up there and make him proud


Hell yeah!!!


QoTD: Given the choice between yes-man and Loki I’m picking Loki every time.


Can't wait to read this! We have seen some similar patterns at 1517 as well so very curious to learn more from one of the best and compare notes!

Mike Maples, Jr

                    @m2jr

                  9 May 2024

                PATTERN BREAKERS BOOK - Available now for pre-order

Beginning today, my forthcoming book Pattern Breakers, written with Peter Ziebelman, is available for pre-order.

I’ve been working on this for quite awhile, and I’m so excited that it’s finally ready for prime time. About 10 years ago, I started to notice that a substantial portion of our exit profits at Floodgate were coming from companies that pivoted significantly from the original idea I had funded. Even more confusing to me was that a lot of the companies that succeeded were chaotic and disorganized, while many of those that failed would have been a case study in how to build a startup the right way… except that they failed. I felt uneasy and wondered if there was something deeper going on or if I was just a lucky fool and should retire before I got exposed.

This began a 4+ year rabbit hole of exploration, followed by another many years collaborating with my co-author, Peter Ziebelman from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. Patter Breakers is the result of this combined decade of effort. It contains our perspective on why some startups radically change the future—and what founders today can do to increase their odds of achieving outlier success.

You can pre-order now wherever you get books online.

You can also get a 30% discount and signed copy if you order on Porchlight before May 31.

I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who has engaged with this project in various ways over the years. There is so much more to understand about what it takes to start something extraordinary. I can’t wait to hear your thoughts.


Are you between the ages of 16 and 22? Looking to get involved in entrepreneurship or launching your own business? The BizWorld program has an open application for their summer program until May 17th!

bizworld.org/YES