If you had to put 5% of your net worth into one public stock today, where would you invest and why?
— Ryan Hoover (@rrhoover) May 14, 2022
Lets go!https://t.co/q0g4UtmcTu
— Michael Shellenberger (@ShellenbergerMD) May 15, 2022
LUNA has great potential.
— Olivia (@Olivia07710) May 14, 2022
How so?
— Paramendra Kumar Bhagat (@paramendra) May 15, 2022
So much happening in this old magazine cover https://t.co/wjRsSVdKys
— Varia Bo ๐ช (@variainayurt) May 14, 2022
My heart hurts.
— Brandon Brooks (@OfficialBBrooks) May 14, 2022
Black people were hunted down in a grocery store, murdered, live streamed on Twitch for the world to see.
10 people murdered by a home grown terrorist because they are Black.
Hear me out. Why would you spend $1k to get started on a Web3 game when you can buy a PS5 for less and play great games?
— Santiago R Santos | #9159 ๐ฆ๐๐๐ค (@santiagoroel) May 14, 2022
Owning digital property in games is a powerful primitive but thinking users will just come to earn is not enough or sustainable if the game is not fun to play
This is not how inflation works. If you want to bring down inflation you need to stop printing money. Full stop. https://t.co/xf7KT1yivT
— Tyler Winklevoss (@tyler) May 14, 2022
In early stages of kicking off a @Wefunder campaign, and got my first investment from a family member. really means a lot ๐ญ. i believe inclusive platforms are the unlock for capitalizing the 'other' 99% of founders barred from traditional VC investors.
— Juan Medina (@AtJuanMedina) May 14, 2022
I started investing in bitcoin in 2013.
— Hailey Lennon (@HaileyLennonBTC) May 14, 2022
This week was the hardest week in crypto I’ve witnessed to date. The empathy I feel for people this week has been hard to stomach.
If you’re making light of what happened this week, you don’t get it.
https://t.co/IIuBL7F3fy Sam Walton: Made in America
— Paramendra Kumar Bhagat (@paramendra) May 13, 2022
Even though I think a less divisive candidate would be better in 2024, I still think Trump should be restored to Twitter
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 12, 2022
Musk’s 44 Billion Dollar Give To Foolish Fascism https://t.co/6uRw0vBwsX
— Paramendra Kumar Bhagat (@paramendra) May 13, 2022
Musk’s 44 Billion Dollar Give To Foolish Fascism https://t.co/6uRw0vBwsX
— Paramendra Kumar Bhagat (@paramendra) May 13, 2022
Musk’s 44 Billion Dollar Give To Foolish Fascism https://t.co/6uRw0vBwsX @elonmusk @pmarca @raypaxful @Aroosh_ND @katie_haun @manishk04730288 @mehtasanjay @NinadKarpe #twitter #TRUMP2024 #trump #Ukraine #UkraineWar
— Paramendra Kumar Bhagat (@paramendra) May 13, 2022
Had a VC firm cancel a 4th time w/ a portfolio company, all same day, last-minute cancels.
— Paul Griffiths .eth (@paul_griffiths) May 13, 2022
Can't believe in this day & age ppl want that to be their reputation.
(Fortunately, the startup was in a position to pass on *them*.)
Twitter deal temporarily on hold pending details supporting calculation that spam/fake accounts do indeed represent less than 5% of usershttps://t.co/Y2t0QMuuyn
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 13, 2022
Still committed to acquisition
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 13, 2022
I consider the success of my day based on the seeds I sow, not the harvest I reap. #startups #learning #investment
— Mehta Sanjay (@mehtasanjay) May 13, 2022
Paper straws were the current thing for about 5 minutes based on a totally fake study by a 9 year old in 2011. Now I get to suck on wood pulp with my iced tea every morning, 11 years later. The kid is now 20, I hope he only wears clothes made out of paper. https://t.co/4cWyawsTh6
— Marc Andreessen (@pmarca) April 13, 2022
This is messed up
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 13, 2022
Heading into midterm elections, @tyler and I are putting our support behind candidates (from any party) who are pro-crypto and pro-innovation. That's all for now.
— Cameron Winklevoss (@cameron) May 12, 2022
The older you get, the smarter your parents become.
— Pomp ๐ช (@APompliano) May 13, 2022
Even though my portfolio is down 7 figs, I have the same conviction in NFTs.
— azf.eth ๐ช ๐ ๐ฎ (@azfnft) May 13, 2022
Who else? ๐ค
Crypto isn’t tech. It’s unregulated finance built on shitty tech. The key part is unregulated finance not the tech.
— Dare Obasanjo (@Carnage4Life) May 13, 2022
This is why the branding of web3 was so offensive to web techies. Ponzis, pump & dump schemes and wash trading on a slow append-only DB isn’t the future of the web
The closest video of the #Israeli police suppressing the funeral procession of Shireen Abu Aqleh as the coffin was leaving the French hospital towards the cemetery pic.twitter.com/TaOsvCUUCd
— Rushdi Abualouf (@Rushdibbc) May 13, 2022
My dad is an intense, hard worker, and he’s also warm and teaches an easy smile and self-deprecating humor. My brother, sister and I could not have a better role model. We love him and are so proud of him for this well-deserved recognition from @StatueEllisFdn https://t.co/d8sS2OLeji
— Jeff Bezos (@JeffBezos) May 13, 2022
I spoke with many of our founders in the last 2 weeks:
— Rachel ten Brink (@rtenbrink1) May 13, 2022
-Cutting burn to extend runway, secondary to growth
-Starting to raise earlier, expect to take 2-3x longer
-EBITDA matters (even in VC)
-More venture debt
-War for talent still high but easing
-Supply chain still a mess
% of us adults who believe masks should be required on planes/public transportation:
— ian bremmer (@ianbremmer) May 13, 2022
gop: 29%
dem: 80%
-pew
Fact of the day is that walking on a treadmill at an incline burns a ton of body fat
— Cory McKane ๐บ๐ฆ (@CoryMckane) May 12, 2022
For years I’ve wanted to buy an iPad for both the purpose of using it as a 2nd screen and also so I can work in the mornings on the treadmill
Just bought one. Can’t wait ๐ฅ
#TrueStory : Once I had the privilege of visiting closed rooms of Taj Mahal. The UP Tourism director was my Uncle and we visited Taj Mahal with him. We along with few of his staff went at the basement with him and the incharge told us not to reveal or record anything. So our
— RJ Fahad (@rjfahad) May 13, 2022
so true
— Paramendra Kumar Bhagat (@paramendra) May 13, 2022
I don't agree at all. It is incredibly easy. Get me talking to those who are struggling. I will help for a fee.
— Paramendra Kumar Bhagat (@paramendra) May 14, 2022
ok
— Paramendra Kumar Bhagat (@paramendra) May 14, 2022
Pre-seed doesn’t mean idea stage. Pre-seed should still have traction, even if it’s small.
— Evan Stewart (@heyecs) May 14, 2022
Stock market influencer: buy when there is blood on the street.
— manish kumar (@manishk04730288) May 14, 2022
Inner Me : wo khoon mere he hai bhai ๐ฅบ๐ #investing #StockMarket #StockMarketindia
Most founders want everything now:
— Brendan Rogers (@Brendanprogers) May 14, 2022
-Revenue
-Funding
-Users
However most founders
-Don’t make any revenue
-Struggle to raise capital
-Have to manually get users
Trust me I was there.
Nothing happens overnight.
Have patience
Stay focused.
"Have to manually get users" #key
— Paramendra Kumar Bhagat (@paramendra) May 14, 2022
The bots are angry at being counted ๐คฃ
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 14, 2022
Turns out success & greatness are products of working hard, not buying ugly JPEGs
— Jai Malik (@Jai__Malik) May 14, 2022
Founders, what problem are you solving?
— Subconscious Ventures (@Subconscious_VC) May 14, 2022
Building the digital tools for Russia's democracy movement. Do you want in? Check bio for details.
— Paramendra Kumar Bhagat (@paramendra) May 14, 2022
The NFT space will create new forms of art, and new scales of music. A band that is 700 strong, for example.
— Paramendra Kumar Bhagat (@paramendra) May 14, 2022
@jasonweingarten I have a @CapitalOne account! :)
— Paramendra Kumar Bhagat (@paramendra) May 14, 2022
“A founder is not a job, it's a role, an attitude.” — @jack
— Subconscious Ventures (@Subconscious_VC) May 12, 2022
When you pitch your startup:
— Subconscious Ventures (@Subconscious_VC) May 11, 2022
1) Own the room
2) Be clear and concise
3) Share a key insight earned
4) Share what key learning you hope to get
"If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door."
— Subconscious Ventures (@Subconscious_VC) May 10, 2022
-- Milton Berle
Happy Mother’s Day! pic.twitter.com/psoOtQSM6y
— Subconscious Ventures (@Subconscious_VC) May 8, 2022
We funded six startups in March.
— Jason Weingarten (@jasonweingarten) May 1, 2022
All are underrepresented minority led. ๐
Let May be my month. And yours. Ask: 100K. Harvest 100M in 10 years.
— Paramendra Kumar Bhagat (@paramendra) May 14, 2022
Challenge: Thank one person today who doesn’t get enough appreciation.
— Subconscious Ventures (@Subconscious_VC) April 29, 2022
๐ below once you did it
Founders, when things go well for your startup over the next 6 months, what roles will you need to hire?
— Subconscious Ventures (@Subconscious_VC) April 26, 2022
Start conversations now with those people previously successful in that role.
It will help you better recruit, judge and hire the right folks when ready.
We funded two startups this week.
— Subconscious Ventures (@Subconscious_VC) April 21, 2022
Both solve real problems. Both are female led.
Generally speaking, most VC’s read their own email, especially those that aren’t GPs.
— Subconscious Ventures (@Subconscious_VC) April 20, 2022
If you haven’t gotten them to review your pitch deck, try something new, but keep on trying!
Why we invested in Aramid I got to know Paul pretty well over a series of coffees and zoom chats over many months. I really enjoyed partnering with him on his pitch deck and strategizing on the round together. I learned a tremendous amount from Paul during our conversations.
Raising Capital: The Process is a Flywheel there is more to raising capital than a pitch deck and evidence of traction ....... their interest is far more than financial. They seek impact. ...... raising money isn’t analogous to the Sales Funnel throughout you just churn contacts until you close your round, it’s more like a flywheel: a cycle with which, over time, your impact grows, and delivers greater value and opportunity to investors. ......... first noting in The Western Druggist, in 1899, that the function of advertising was “to catch the eye of the reader, to inform him, to make a customer of him.” Little more than a decade later, his thesis developed, noting that advertising is meant “to attract attention, awaken the interest, persuade / convince.” .......
Correct!
— Paramendra Kumar Bhagat (@paramendra) May 14, 2022
Musk's waffling ups Twitter 'chaos' Flex or not, work still drags for moms
What's the most your rent has ever been increased?
— Justin Gordon (@justingordon212) May 14, 2022
Just got my lease renewal offer at my apartment
26.5% increase ๐ณ
7 ๐books every startup founder should read:
— Paul Griffiths .eth (@paul_griffiths) May 14, 2022
1. A book
2. Any book
3. Literally any book
4. Ideally a non-business book
5. Like fiction, or poetry
6. But I’ll take anything
7. Except Jordan Peterson or Ayn Rand
What others would you add?
I agree. Reading has to be part of your routine, like yoga, or working out, or meditation, or eating, sleeping.
— Paramendra Kumar Bhagat (@paramendra) May 14, 2022
Thanks for the like, Aditi, but I can't even get you to take a look at my email. All I ask is you give me five reasons why you will NOT invest. Over a voice chat.
— Paramendra Kumar Bhagat (@paramendra) May 14, 2022
Which two?
— Paramendra Kumar Bhagat (@paramendra) May 14, 2022
The easiest and the greatest ROI would be for most people to just sleep more! LOL
— Paramendra Kumar Bhagat (@paramendra) May 14, 2022
Eat Sleep Exercise https://t.co/gPnEbt7oK3
— Paramendra Kumar Bhagat (@paramendra) May 14, 2022
How to eat, sleep and exercise to be happy, and live a long, productive life, and make the most of one's abilities. (By, yours truly.)
I figured you’d see the joke right after lol - but I workout and meditate every day as well
— Paul Griffiths .eth (@paul_griffiths) May 14, 2022
Not trying to flatter you, but looks like you got all bases covered. :)
— Paramendra Kumar Bhagat (@paramendra) May 14, 2022
I don't remember where I read this, but someone was saying reading more books made them a better father, and more hungry for life in general.
— Paramendra Kumar Bhagat (@paramendra) May 14, 2022
on that note, how would you like to invest? you list yourself an angel ---- all I ask is you give me 5 reasons why you will NOT --- over a voice chat
— Paramendra Kumar Bhagat (@paramendra) May 14, 2022
Details in my Twitter bio.
— Paramendra Kumar Bhagat (@paramendra) May 14, 2022
Please see my Twitter bio. I created the course you asked for.
— Paramendra Kumar Bhagat (@paramendra) May 14, 2022
What site?
— Paramendra Kumar Bhagat (@paramendra) May 14, 2022
— Paramendra Kumar Bhagat (@paramendra) May 14, 2022
done and done ---- form filled out ----- and now snack! ;)
— Paramendra Kumar Bhagat (@paramendra) May 14, 2022
