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vc @kindredventures + author // prev. @twitter @fwbtweets

nyc

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Joined September 2011

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NEW ESSAY// Something is happening in healthcare—consumers don't trust institutions & they're replacing doctor's orders with media personalities Huberman & Goop are popular for good reason. They translate formerly esoteric info & help people take ownership of their wellness

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If yahoo! hasn’t given up then why should I??

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the metaverse could never

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you either die a startup or live long enough to become a fintech company

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The city IS the festival but some of yall wouldn’t get it

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NYC needs a flagship tech, music, and art festival. Many of the world’s most talented people in these disciplines are already here. Imagine a modern, community oriented, and accessible version of SXSW—but in NYC.

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$80 gas fee: pretty pretty good $80 lyft to the airport: absolutely not i will hitchhike if i have to

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tweeps, your former colleagues (and others) are here for you i’ve created this list of people who’ve tweeted they want to help whether that’s resume reviews, referrals, chats, etc. and i’ll continue to add to it

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starbucks you ..you recreated starbucks sam

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i try not to think about competitors too much, but i cannot stop thinking about the aesthetic difference between openai and google

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@mymarvelouslife well u wanna see her or no? lmfao

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teaching nyu freshmen abt web3 on thursday! what should i make sure to cover?

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all i do is bookmark links on the internet, never to see or read them again

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I hate this pandemic ... if I wanted to waste my 20s I would’ve stayed in SF

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hexagons are the new blue checks ⬣

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art basel 2019: art basel 2021:

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Some news: I joined @KindredVentures where I’ll be focused on research and supporting investments from formation to seed. I’m thrilled to work with @stevejang and @km , a duo I deeply respect as investors and builders.

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maybe *don’t* shill your thing today

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i love that y’all give calendly free marketing every 6 months

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Poolsuite is creating a suite of tools for the good life, on & offline. it also happens to be the most creative endeavor in web3 i interviewed the inimitable @marty about @Poolsuite 's evolution & what's next: hardware, a manor, (redacted)? inquire within:

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Poolsuite: the future of leisure & commerce

019. The web3 studio creating tools for the good life, online & offline

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it’s troubling how some web3 ppl try to box women into community roles

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NEW// We can pontificate about the tech and biz model changes from Web1 to Web3, but they were made possible by builders who were optimistic we could do better. Web3 gives people the choice to be owners—that’s its 3% difference and worth fighting for.

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@marsreviewer he's been in a badddd mood lately what happened to the hugging spot???

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reminder: audience and community are not the same thing

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i dont trust anyone who uses 'metaverse' seriously

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this isn’t how i expected the religion x crypto discourse to start

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not to brag but i’m one of the best writers in ~ web3 ~ and ~ tech ~

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it’s abundantly clear web3 is in neeed of crisis comms help my fee is 20E/hr and my DMs are open

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was annoyed the domain i wanted was taken turns out i bought it 18 months ago

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url >><< irl @FWBtweets x @ourZORA

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While you’re here, please consider donating to Hurricane Dorian relief in the Bahamas. 75,000 people were impacted by the storm and they need your help. Donate supplies and money here Donate money for direct relief here

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People say Twitter is dead, but I think it can outlive us all if the endgame is decentralization NEW ESSAY! where i reflect on my vision for Twitter, examine emerging decentralized social protocols like Farcaster and Lens, and hint at what’s next

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Twitter & the promise of decentralized social

020. A vision and examination of AT Protocol, Farcaster, & Lens Protocol

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Rise and shine!

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meeting ppl on twitter is a fav pastime. if you're an interested or even noninteresting person, my DMs are open—let's chat

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VCs trying to close deals during quarantine:

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pov: you leave your tech job with meh internal tools to join a DAO with no tools

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manifesting 🕯 🕯 🕯 🕯 🕯 @crypto_coven 🕯 🕯 🕯 🕯 🕯

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@dionnewarwick this is my last straw

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STOP talking trash about social media Tumblr is the GODMOTHER Pinterest is a MOOD Twitter is AUTHENTIC Snapchat is PERSONAL Vine is LEGENDARY Facebook Instagram is PRETTY

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“being early” is not a personality trait

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who's using @farcaster_xyz and/or @LensProtocol ? would love to chat abt how you like the social experience on them (or not, haters welcome lol)

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discord down we're free

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if you hear screaming in nyc … that’s me 💀💀

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the mckinsey to private equity to HBS to multi stage VC fund and calling themselves an "entrepreneur at heart" pipeline

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After 3+ incredible years, I’ve decided to leave Twitter. I feel lucky to have worked on a platform I believe in alongside such talented people. Thank you to all Tweeps (past + present) who’ve made this a special experience.

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NEW// an optimistic take to brighten this bleak week some ppl may write off web3 w/ the UST crash & falling floor prices but NFTs have utility beyond monkey art & monetizing community brand NFTs are coming & will give ppl reason to mint: loyalty/rewards

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y'all nyc looks crazyyyyy rn

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I’ve started dressing like an engineer ... this panini needs to end

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being around some tech ppl is humor. i absolutely refuse to talk in tongues to prove my intellect and it’s a short circuit when i simplify their mental gymnastics into what’s ultimately trivial insight

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i couldn't agree more ... + NFTs as pfps @crypto_coven + NFTs for communities @FWBtweets + NFTs for interests @LinksDAO + NFTs for lifestyle @Poolsuite + NFTs for political movements [redacted] + NFTs for activity @poapxyz

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Last night I unfollowed close to 75 VC accounts leaving only @harrystebbings , @mazzeo , @danielgross , @jamescurrier , @jamesbeshara , @m2jr , @rrhoover , @jmj , @davidu , @naval , and @sama . My feed's signal to noise ratio skyrocketed. If I missed anyone lemme know.

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been seeing lots of fashion tweets lately and, as someone who’ll use any excuse to obsess over telfar or mugler, yay (!!) for those who wanna chat fashion x tech x culture x web3 x etc, my DMs are always open

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exciting news— @KindredVentures raised a new fund! grateful to keep backing founders with the fortitude to build beyond what we believe is possible, ultimately shaping a better future for all and thankful for the continued support of our LP with whom this is possible

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Kindred Ventures

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Hello! Some news. We are thrilled to announce our latest funds: $312M for seed stage founders who want to build the future!🌎✨

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y’all say anything on this app lmao

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Every job will be automated until four remain: engineer, entrepreneur, investor, artist.

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visibility seems to equate to success, yet means nothing without a foundation of competency and contribution that can outlast the theatrics this week—i wrote some thoughts on social & cultural capital framed by Pierre Bourdieu’s theories

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Visibility isn’t success

012. On social and cultural capital

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great news! my nemesis recently took a major L!

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I’m going @somewheregood . Ty @najjmahal + team 💙

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anyone else remember those computer games that taught you how to type? and the typing tests at school? lol i miss those days

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@MatthewACherry 😂

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i’ve seen lots of onboarding projects that are token-gated, which implies people have a wallet setup with eth … so who exactly are they onboarding?

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this is one of the best essays i've read on AI's potential impact on internet culture and you should all read it too bravo @being_on_line (& @yanasosna )

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Fanfiction After AI – ZORA ZINE

What does fan culture reveal about the risks of asking our computers to do our storytelling for us?

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ahhh my fav newsletter yet! i’m publishing an interview with @marty about the most iconic (nft) project @Poolsuite this week who wants a sneak peek!? 👀

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@johnhfio tiktok views are essentially impressions. for an app w 1b mau, its not shocking that 500k saw 1 second of your video

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i think it’s interesting how much responsibility is put on users to not get hacked instead of simply creating products that improve or fortify security

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people: furloughed & laid-off tech twitter: one time i raised a gazillion $ and my startup failed, and then i traveled the world. failure is ok.

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i wrote a guide to social tokens (incl. NFTs)—what they are, the different types, and examples of how they’re showing up online/offline i’m excited to see tokens onboard the next billion web3 users as communities galvanize around creators and interests

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The social tokens guide

011. On community- & creator-owned economies

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Flight attendant: Is there a doctor on this flight? Dad: *nudging me* that should've been you Me: Not now Dad Dad: Not asking for an operator, are they? Me: Dad, there's a medical emergency happening right now Dad: Go and see if "making sure you're aligned" helps

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the girls want a polyvore comeback

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coven floor being ~0.5 is good actually because new witches can join the circle

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someone make a chrome/whatever extension to identify all the sites and businesses we;re not supporting after this

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Satoshi really said “here, damn” and then logged off forever

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more consumer apps should be treated like tv shows—anthologies, limited series, episodic with a series finale

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web3 should feel like an iphone—intuitive and an essential part of life. if we rethink language, custody, and utility, we can make this a reality for millions if not billions. i shared some hot takes in my first op-ed piece with @coindesk . read below:

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What Web 3 Can Learn From Steve Jobs

Three ways to "think different" about smart contract design.

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the most interesting thing about this week's hardware launches from Tab to Rewind to Humane isn't how the devices look, but what they can do welcome to the hardware renaissance and a new era of contextual computing NEW ESSAY

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Welcome to the Hardware Renaissance

023. A new era for contextual computing

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cringey copy ... why do companies do this?

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in addition to a newsletter, i'm gonna start a podcast & write small checks. who's joining me?

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Some Pers0nal news ~ I'm launching $HOLLA, my personal token minted by @tryrollhq ! Earn $HOLLA by subscribing to my newsletter & interacting w my content // use $HOLLA for rewards like "Compose a Tweet" and beta app invites 🧵

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me on twitter every day of my life

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DAVID - NFT 👑

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"O Peso do Pensamento" Thomas Leroy

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i’m hiring a creative assistant for my newsletter & stealth projects! if you or someone you know: + is a short-form video editing pro + has grown tiktok/ig/etc audiences + enjoys tech & culture id love to chat. prefer nyc candidates but flexible. DMs open! pls RT for reach <3

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i just feel like

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What’s next? I’m taking some time off to focus on creative and crypto projects. In the meantime, I’d love to chat if you’re a builder, founder, or vc in the consumer and/or crypto spaces. DMs open!

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lots of "holyn chill" and "omg holyn stop" and not enough "holyn bring your full self to twitter dot com"

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i think about this tweet often

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finally a hot take that riled up the tech guys ,.. hahahahahaahahaa

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Vinod Khosla

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A bunch of conservative bribed off stooges on the Supreme court destroying the fabric of what is essential for a harmonious society.

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me at the @FWBtweets rave tonight

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@xuannu_eth @Kanika_Talwar there's something here .... bring back high waisted tailored men's pants (see left, cary grant 1930s)

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if you ask to meet with me and you send me a calendly i will block you

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slowly become a RT account—my draft tweets and takes are too chaotic for the internets

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love to this team. from alpha group chat jokes to a $40M+ DAO … there’s a lot to be proud of and learn from

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1/ THREAD on social commerce, a summary of my recent newsletter that touches on ... + Instagram copying TikTok + Recent/upcoming innovations around live shopping, influencer monetization, digital experiences + Telfar as the exemplary modern social brand

Commerce Rules Everything Around Me

006. Field Notes on InstaTok, Social Commerce, and Telfar

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me: im gonna take it easy this nft nyc also me: omg yes let’s hang 🥹

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My fashion post is finally here! I identify key areas of fashion + tech innovation: creative, content, & commerce. And then I praise something that Kanye did ... ¿¿¿ I'll do the tweetstorm later but for now, read, subscribe, & share ~

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The Devil Wears Yeezy

005. Field Notes on the Figma of Fashion, 3D tech, and Yeezy

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@seyitaylor nicki in monster

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"i have niche hobbies" bro you're a shitposter

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if i stop writing my newsletter it’s because i’m tired of people appropriating my essays/concepts without attribution

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hey new followers! some things you should know abt me— i’m really good at numbers i’m really good at words i’m the most fascinating paradox you’ll meet. welcome 🔅

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earth wind fire air crypto

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in case ppl are confused? this app is for JOKEs ...; pls direct your pics to instgram -- mgmt

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We log in to Instagram for connection, communities, and commerce. In the last year, founders have begun carving out vertical products that align with these three themes, whether intentionally or by chance. It's finally time to unbundle Instagram.

It's time to unbundle Instagram

007. Field notes on consumer products

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lol few tech ppl have a personality and it shows

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i see we're still funding notion knock-offs ,,, yike

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researching is wild cuz you think you know something and then realize you're only 2 feet into the rabbithole

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