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Lauren Berson Sugarman

6 months

In one text, this is why @conceive exists. This exchange is 💔. No one should have to find out their IVF cycle was unsuccessful over text message. We help fertility clinics w their clinical work, freeing up their time to treat more patients (and reducing burnout!). And we

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@LaurenBerson

2 years

I will never get over the fact that he had no board. $2B raised and no board.

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@LaurenBerson

5 years

And just like that, everything changed... After 3 years of trying, hoping, and loss, and 9 months of oohing, aahing, and ouching, my husband and I welcomed an angel into the world. Twitter, meet Elle Alma Sugarman.

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3 years

I’m sorry, what?

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2 years

Women and BIPOC struggle to get any amount of funding and he was given ZERO oversight after raising $2B. It’s unreal.

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3 months

Are you ok Hadi? I can’t imagine being so soulless that you’re criticizing someone who was held hostage for 100 days by known terrorists—for living her life. Have you ever been held hostage? Are you an expert on the aftermath of what it’s like to live? I can’t believe I have to

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

2 years

In Miami for the week. Husband has been pitching me on moving here for ~2 years. His pitch is simple, it’s 81 in December and there’s more hours of daylight. Let’s see how this goes

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

2 years

this is 40. Over the hill. And yet, the best age yet. Never felt so fulfilled personally + professionally. I have everything I ever wanted and so much more. There’s an ever present sense of perspective that keeps me grateful and drives me to achieve more.

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

3 years

I love that @Airbnb gave their hosts the ability to participate in the IPO. talk about investing in community

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

4 years

2 years ago, just days before Mother’s Day, I found out at 9.5 weeks in utero that my son no longer had a heartbeat. For every mom out there, there are countless losses. Today we celebrate you. You are superheroes and you are not alone. 🤍

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@LaurenBerson

6 years

Remember when you wanted what you have now?

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

3 years

Today I discovered pie crust cookies and life will never be the same

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

2 months

A masterclass in how men shld dress 😍🔥

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

3 years

life hack: if you ask smart people for help (and you are specific about what you need), they will help you. that's it. that's the tweet.

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

2 years

I couldn’t be more proud to share that today, @conceive is live in public beta. After far too many years of struggles with infertility, and hundreds of conversations with many of you — patients and providers — we’ve built the solution I wish I had.

Introducing Conceive

A digital-first fertility solution that improves health outcomes

medium.com

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

3 years

friendly reminder to dance

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@RexChapman

3 years

Best thing you’ll see today...

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@LaurenBerson

2 years

@farahlearned I can’t wait for this. But also in like 4 years or less won’t she also be screaming I hate you you ruined my life?

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

3 years

Eleven Madison Park is reopening as a plant-based restaurant. No more meat or fish. And they're continuing their giveback to the community. Each meal you purchase, serves 5 to those in need.

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

3 years

can someone please splain to me why zoom, with all of its success and talented humans, still opens in the browser first?????

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

3 months

@HenMazzig couldn't agree more

Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

3 months

Are you ok Hadi? I can’t imagine being so soulless that you’re criticizing someone who was held hostage for 100 days by known terrorists—for living her life. Have you ever been held hostage? Are you an expert on the aftermath of what it’s like to live? I can’t believe I have to

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@LaurenBerson

3 years

Outdoor seating in NYC has doubled the capacity of many restaurants and I’d argue 10xed the satisfaction. It’s such a magical second order effect of a terrible year and horrid disease.

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

6 months

@AvivaKlompas My heart is broken for these kids. The trauma is unimaginable

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

3 years

For me, it’s personal. Conceive has been in closed beta for just a few weeks. We had a 25% response rate, a 76% conversion rate (it's paid), and our members have already noted massive transformations in their fertility journeys.

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

3 years

"community" is now the most misused word. just because people are fans of your brand, this doesn't make it a community. community is defined by engagement between members not just 1:many. thanks for coming to my TED talk

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

3 years

things NO ONE tells you: breastfeeding is harder than giving birth

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

3 months

Imagine choosing to photograph the mass rape and murder of hundreds of people. I’ve seen more outrage for an aggressive paparazzi than I have for this. Wild times we’re living in.

Hen Mazzig

@HenMazzig

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BREAKING: Nova survivors filed a lawsuit against the @AP for collaborating with Hamas. Families of victims from the Nova music festival have filed a lawsuit in Florida against AP, after the news agency’s photographers participated in the October 7th massacre.

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

3 years

my closed beta launches today. building this co is my life's work, prompted by my 3-year winding and painful journey to get pregnant. we had >20% response rate, which is high for anything, let alone something so stigmatized. WE DESERVE BETTER. and I'm building it.

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

6 years

✔️woke up ✔️went to the beach ✔️married my best friend

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

4 years

I tested positive for covid19. I guess I knew but now I KNOW and at least this all makes sense 🤷🏽‍♀️ 😷

Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

4 years

I’ve been sick off and on for *6 weeks*. I went home early from work on March 9th. Waves of severity of cough, chest pain, fever, chills, body aches, throatache, painful lymph nodes, headache, stomach issues. I was exposed to someone with COVID-19. Still can’t be tested.

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

5 years

I met an Israeli entrepreneur today who told me that citizens have access to digital medical records that have ALL YOUR medical history in ONE place with ACTIONABLE INSIGHTS. I then emailed one of my doctors for my records (for ME) and was asked to fill out and FAX a form. #2019

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

4 years

“We overlapped at google” 😂

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@yayalexisgay

4 years

every single party in San Francisco👍

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

3 years

logged into roam research and...I don't get it.

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

6 years

After 6 months of white space: reading, meditating, chatting, coffeeing, beaching, traveling, improv-ing, baking, interviewing, writing, & learning, I’m so excited to share that I joined @ww_us to head up partnerships and m&a, globally.

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

2 years

Fact: population replacement isn’t happening in the US. Another fact: IVF, a commonly sought out treatment to help with conception, costs on average $23k for one round and $60k plus for success. And 75% of patients have ZERO coverage. That’s right, zero. It’s a luxury for most.

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

7 years

50-70% of mail sent to gmail accounts is spam. Google now has 99.9% accuracy on labeling spam as such

Keeping your company data safe with new security updates to Gmail

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

7 years

Friendly reminder.

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

4 years

I took my second walk outside since recovering from COVID-19 today. I was amazed / delighted at how quickly I made it to Union Square. I took photos of how empty it was. And then I started to cry.

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

5 years

What are your favorite nonfiction books that read like novels? A few for me: Bad Blood, Small Fry, The Devil in the White City. What else?

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

4 years

Dear @Charmin , I’m not a mathematician but there is no way to make 8 = 41. Love, Lauren

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

5 years

Hi y'all, I'm hiring! $4.2 trillion is spent on wellness every year, and the sad part is, we're not getting any healthier. If you want to work at an incredible purpose-driven brand whose aim is to democratize wellness, come @ me. #ForEveryBody

WW: Corporate Careers

www.weightwatchers.com

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

6 years

PSA: Bermuda is 1.5 hours from NYC and looks like this ✨

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

3 years

omg

Rex Chapman🏇🏼

@RexChapman

3 years

During this holiday season — find your reason to exercise. Happy Holidays 2020...

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

5 years

Took some time off of twitter while we traveled to Greece with a special addition to our fam...[warning: cheesy photos included]

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@LaurenBerson

6 months

@HenMazzig This is absolutely sickening.

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

1 year

@zck how many had children? how many women were there if any?

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

4 years

If you are passionate about women's health and supporting women in their journeys to conceive, deal with periods, loss, menopause, come at me. I'm building something new in this space and looking for technical partners and more.

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

4 years

guess who always knows what's up, your gut. trust it. every time. let it overrule your thoughts. you won't regret it.

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@LaurenBerson

3 years

If someone auto intros you to someone else (no opt in) and then that person calls you a name that is not yours in the email, do you call the police?

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

2 years

Last night I ate take out Chinese food, two cookies and a glass of milk, was on my phone before bed for 30 mins, and had the most deep sleep I’ve ever had according to Oura so that’s what I’ll do for the rest of my life

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

3 years

INCREDIBLE. NZ is 1st country to institute paid leave for a miscarriage. The fact that this isn't standard is enraging / yet not surprising. Women are often left to suffer in silence. My hope is more follow this lead & we destigmatize🤰 in the workplace

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

5 years

@Billbrowder the majority of these 96 comments are your book and I haven’t put it down since I started reading 2 days ago. What an incredible story with a perfect and compelling articulation.

Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

5 years

What are your favorite nonfiction books that read like novels? A few for me: Bad Blood, Small Fry, The Devil in the White City. What else?

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

5 years

1+ years back in NYC. I abandoned SF and a 75 mile drive each day and I now live .5 blocks from my office. On a train down south today and I have to say it is utterly delightful. <When you don't have to do it regularly.>

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

2 years

My husband broke his no-social-media rule today and I am still truly shocked.

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

5 years

Feature request: maternity/ paternity status on LinkedIn. <Sorry to everyone I haven’t replied to! 🙁>

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

7 years

The man next to me on my flight sat for 4 hours and 11 mins doing absolutely nothing, wide awake. He both frightened and inspired me at the same time.

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

4 years

Very very smart. Very very interesting.

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4 years

News: @lululemon acquires Mirror for $500 million.

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@LaurenBerson

6 years

In my past 15 years in the working world, I’ve had the opportunity to work with tons of successful execs from fortune 50 cos and the like. Never ceases to amaze me how the most successful execs are the ones to reply *immediately* to your email.

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

4 years

I’ve been sick off and on for *6 weeks*. I went home early from work on March 9th. Waves of severity of cough, chest pain, fever, chills, body aches, throatache, painful lymph nodes, headache, stomach issues. I was exposed to someone with COVID-19. Still can’t be tested.

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

3 years

I’m old enough to remember when Ubers were cheaper than taxis.

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

4 years

I bought a label maker and couldn’t figure out why it wasn’t working. <My husband figured it out.>

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

6 years

Holy everything, this is gold.

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

2 years

when you get 300 applicants for a job in a day with personal stories on why this matters so much. it's why I get up every day. 💗

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

3 years

Reason # 1 why I moved to the country

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

1 year

At Conceive, we help you understand if you can get pregnant—and then we do everything in our power to get you there. And we’ve been working on some BIG changes as part of that mission… 🧵

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

3 years

GOT MY FIRST 💉 today 13 months after getting COVID (and enduring it for 8 wks with a 6 mo old baby). HAPPY DOESN’T DESCRIBE IT. and yet I do wish my local Walgreens had balloons or confetti or something, you feel me

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

5 months

Jerusalem vibes 🤍💙✨🇮🇱// proof of life

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

3 years

Remember when you wanted what you have now?

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

2 years

That coinbase ad tho #SuperBowlSunday

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

4 years

moving makes you realize how much you have and how little you need.

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

6 years

Me reading Bad Blood

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

3 months

@LindaILH I know. It’s absolutely vile. I’ve reported it and we all should do the same.

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@LaurenBerson

2 months

@yashar Absolutely gut wrenching. For a mom to lose a child. So young. May his memory be a blessing 💔

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@LaurenBerson

1 year

So honored to share that Conceive has been named one of @fastcompany ’s Most Innovative Companies of 2023!

The top 10 most innovative companies in wellness in 2023

What was once seen as simply a diet and exercise industry has expanded to include mental health, microbiomes, relationships, parenting, happiness, and so much more.

www.fastcompany.com

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

5 years

My last ~4 working years at a16z were incredible, and I'm grateful for the opportunity, and the humans I worked with. But it feels so damn good to be building again.

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

6 months

@RexChapman Steve Winwood, The Finer Things

Steve Winwood - The Finer Things

Watch the official music video for "The Finer Things" performed by Steve WinwoodBest of SteveWinwood: https://goo.gl/8dc7EDSubscribe here: https://goo.gl/mJ3...

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

3 years

In 2016, I reached out to Tony to host a crew of us at a16z (+ CPG/ commerce cos/ partners) during summit. He planned a thoughtful evening out at Container Park. It was memorable because of him - his generosity of time and sharing of his vision. He redefined commerce and culture

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

3 years

when you figure out what you were born to create, and it feels like everything in your life has led you to exactly where you are, it's pure ✨

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

4 years

Taking a breath✨✨✨

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

5 years

Even tmobile’s salt is on brand. Well played.

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@LaurenBerson

5 years

This just in: label as “the saddest nofucation you’ve ever seen.”

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

2 years

My daughter turns 3 today. It took me 3 years to have her. I’m grateful for every single second. And there’s nothing that drives me more than helping others build their families.

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

3 years

I just got a 4 page resume from a sophomore in college.

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

5 years

Don’t @ me this is so true.

laura (she/her) 🥨

@lauratellsjokes

5 years

@andrewchen Inbox zero is not a worthwhile use of time.

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@LaurenBerson

6 months

@OliLondonTV The phones out filming like they’re at a concert 💔

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@LaurenBerson

3 years

@anothercohen

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@LaurenBerson

3 months

@Raakin Yeah let’s criticize the hostage—who was tortured by a terrorist group—and call her inconsistent, totally normal behavior.

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@LaurenBerson

2 months

Tonight my daughter came home from camp, changed into a fancy dress and heels, insisted I do the same and that we go out for dinner. So I did and we did.

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

4 years

Every night before bed (just to torture myself), I ask alexa what the weather is in Miami and LA.

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

4 years

I love NYC so much. If you enjoy this as much as I do, Venmo @ waelviolin or find him on insta/ fb. ✨✨✨✨

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@LaurenBerson

4 years

NYC pls stay this way.

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@LaurenBerson

5 months

Today I was here. On the Gaza border. I will report back everything I saw and heard tomorrow 🤍💙🇮🇱💔 #Tech4Israel

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

2 years

To all you young’ns, it just keeps getting better.

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

4 years

What's the best platform to build an online community?

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@LaurenBerson

6 months

@pitdesi I still can’t believe that some people get upset about this. Wild to me.

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

3 years

I didn't understand why juices were $10-12 for a small so I decided to make a juice myself and now I understand why juices are $10-12 for a small.

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@LaurenBerson

6 months

@AvivaKlompas Absolutely devastating loss. Soul crushing. May her memory be a blessing.

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@LaurenBerson

6 years

If you’re the smartest person in the room, you’re in the wrong room.

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@rrhoover

6 years

Shower thought 🚿 Some founders/managers feel threatened or uncomfortable hiring people that are more experienced or different than themselves. A good rule of thumb: Hire people you can learn from.

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

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A special message to all moms. You are SUPERHEROES. I’m in awe of how you juggle everything and make it look so easy. IT’S NOT. Give yourself credit today - and everyday. And find time for YOU <if you can>. No one else will.

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

3 years

I strongly encourage all clubhouse "moderators" to read or listen to this @a16z discussion w @smc90 and Matt Abrahams, true experts in this space. Matt's techniques are so phenomenal I highly recommend meeting with him if you want to up your game. Of note:

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Lauren Berson Sugarman

@LaurenBerson

5 years

Grateful to have been a part of the @firstround Angel Track program this spring. I joined a brilliant, thoughtful, & diverse group of entrepreneurs and operators for a bootcamp in all things 😇. The program far exceeded my expectations. @firstround is top notch.

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1/ Back in Feb. 2018 we launched an experiment called Angel Track, with the goal of lowering the barrier to entry in angel investing. Thanks to @JoshConstine for telling the story of what we’ve been building today in @TechCrunch .

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