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Jeff Lawson

@jeffiel

3 years

I am opposed to the recall of Governor Newsom here in California. I wanted to briefly walk through why this is important, and encourage CA citizens to vote in the upcoming recall election.

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So Google Drive has this weird emergent behavior: When an employee leaves a company, their manager typically inherits their files. As time goes on, all documents migrate upward. So after 16 years as CEO, here's my Google account...

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Alright, the news is out. Yes, I bought The Onion. Why? 1/4

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3 years

🧵 With many of the Valley’s richest companies fleeing the Bay mid-pandemic, I feel compelled to speak out. There’s no question that California is imperfect. The cost of living, taxes and policies, among other things, make it difficult for lots of people to succeed here. (1/9)

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Attention students of America. If you get detention because you walked out and joined the March - I will send you a gallon of ice cream for every day of detention. Because kids should have ice cream, not detention. Seriously, text me if you're in this situation 727-866-4867

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The Onion is an institution, a national treasure, and we need it. But its success is based on something different than most media companies. The Onion has been stifled, along with most of the Internet, by byzantine cookie dialogs, paywalls, bizarro belly fat ads, and clickbait…

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@jeffiel

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A lot of people have asked, what do I get for $2? Twice as much nothing.

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@jeffiel

7 years

This week we're adding an explicit prohibition of hate speech in Twilio's Acceptable Use Policy. Hope other tech co's do the same.

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@jeffiel

13 days

That’s why we’re asking everybody to pitch in $1. If you care about The Onion, if the Onion ever made you laugh – give us a buck. For that dollar, you get… absolutely nothing. Just a smug sense that you’ve once again spent less on The Onion than its worth in your life. 3/4

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@jeffiel

3 years

For the first time ever, we have microphones on Mars! This is the first recorded audio of what it sounds like on the red planet. Amazing!

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@jeffiel

13 days

Pitch in your $1 here:

Give Us $1 Or ‘The Onion’ Disappears Forever

Today, billions of readers like yourself navigated to The Onion seeking dispatches from America’s Finest News Source. Like so many have done through the decades, you doubtless entered the hyperlink...

www.theonion.com

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@jeffiel

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Over time, we’ll be introducing new products and getting into new mediums. But more than anything – this is about unleashing the creative team that’s been making you laugh for over 30 years. Letting these amazing writers do what they do best. I can’t wait to see what you pee in…

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@jeffiel

3 years

I disagree with this privately and publicly.

Bloomberg Technology

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Diversity shouldn't "override" merit in hiring decisions, says Snowflake CEO Frank Slootman. And he tells @emilychangtv other CEOs agree with this privately, despite what they may say publicly

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@jeffiel

6 years

True. I applied for an engineering job at Google in 2004. I got an email back from the recruiter in 2007.

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6 years

No one should feel bad. This has happened to everyone in Silicon Valley - and across world - even people who have gone on to found billion $ companies.

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3 years

Newsom may not be perfect, but I'm pretty sure that he's better than the outcome that this horrible governance exercise may very well produce. So exercise your vote. This recall stuff is playing with fire.

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I think Governor Newsom has led California well during the pandemic, and while it's not been perfect, he's led with science and (generally) reasonable policies. But even if you reasonably disagree, there are compelling reasons to be against the recall...

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3 years

If a majority of people vote to recall (Yes on question 1), then the candidate with the most votes in question 2 takes the governorship. This is… batshit poor governance. Look at the math.

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@jeffiel

6 years

Twilio is committed to making Prop C successful here in SF. I’m inspired by the conversation that Prop C created - and Twilio is committing $1M to support homeless programs to help get the work started even before Prop C money gets deployed.

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@jeffiel

6 years

Excited to welcome SendGrid to Team Twilio! Over the last decade, Twilio has evolved to address nearly every way you communicate - voice, text, video, WhatsApp… & now email. Twilio & SendGrid are here to serve all the ways you communicate with customers!

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@jeffiel

3 years

What I take issue with is our leaders—people of means— abandoning our community when it needs us most. Reaping the benefits of Silicon Valley’s talent, tech incubators, mentors, professional network, and culture until they no longer need it. (3/9)

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@jeffiel

4 years

To those figuring out how the coming weeks with kids are home are going to work, I offer the schedule my friend put together for his family

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@jeffiel

3 years

I’m asking my colleagues, friends and fellow CEOs to #committothebay . Pledge to stay and rebuild what has given so much to us. This is what it means to be a part of a community. @twilio isn’t going anywhere. (7/9)

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@jeffiel

5 years

Zuck champions free speech, but fails to mention that the FB algorithm decides what billions read every day, amplifying the speech that maximize revenue. Don't pretend this is a 1st amendment matter. It's about revenue maximization. Shut down the algo and we're aligned.

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@jeffiel

3 years

First, the recall election is triggered by gathering signatures representing only 12% of the voters in the prior election. Given no candidate wins with 88% support, there are always 12% of the population who probably want a re-do, on either side.

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Jeff Lawson

@jeffiel

6 years

I just published "Separating immigrant families isn’t just wrong, it’s a war crime"

Separating immigrant families isn’t just wrong, it’s a war crime

Intentionally separating families is objectively wrong, and we must fight it vigorously. No matter what excuses are made, let’s call this…

medium.com

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Jeff Lawson

@jeffiel

4 years

Recently came across this Twilio board deck from almost exactly 10 years ago! I thought I'd share it in case anybody gets value from learning how one early stage leadership team communicated progress to it's early stage board.

board - 2010-03-email.pdf

Shared with Dropbox

www.dropbox.com

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Jeff Lawson

@jeffiel

3 years

I’m investing in San Francisco. My wife & I were among the first to support Give2SF, the city's COVID relief fund. We have committed $8M this year for Help Kitchen () to connect the food insecure with meals from local restaurants. (8/9)

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Jeff Lawson

@jeffiel

5 years

At @twilio , the red track jackets are earned by building an app and demoing it for the company. This week, @SendGrid CEO @spdholakia learned to code, built his app, and demoed it today before the full company - earning his track jacket! Congrats Sameer!

Twilio SendGrid Day One: Building My Track Jacket App

Build an SMS and Email responder with Twilio and SendGrid using Python, Flask, and ngrok. Parse email addresses from texts and create email templates.

www.twilio.com

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@jeffiel

3 years

This community has bred and cultivated some of the most successful and innovative companies in the world. And to be frank, it made a lot of business leaders extraordinarily wealthy. If you reaped the benefit, pay your taxes! (4/9)

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So… mathematically, if 49% of people vote to keep the governor, he “loses” and is recalled, and is replaced by a candidate with (at current polling) 20% or less of the votes!

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@jeffiel

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More than anything, the importance of the recall is a matter of good governance for the most populous state in the US and 5th largest economy in the world.

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@jeffiel

3 years

That's a wrap for @Twilio 's Q4 2020 earnings: $548M revenue, up 65% Y/Y. A huge thank you to the 4600 Twilions, 220,000 active customers, and the more than 10M developers in our ecosystem. So proud of all you built through the difficult year of 2020! Onward.

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@jeffiel

3 years

To get their name on the ballot, one needs just 65 signatures and a ~$4k filing fee. That's it. There are 46 candidates on the ballot, who met the low bar for inclusion, including a healthy mix of talk show radio hosts, YouTubers, and a hairstylist.

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@jeffiel

5 years

And that’s a wrap on @twilio Q1 2019 earnings! $233M revenue, 81% y/y growth, and our first quarter including SendGrid results! Thank you to our customers, partners, and Twilions worldwide on another quarter of continued strong growth. Onward!

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Jeff Lawson

@jeffiel

4 years

That's a wrap for Q2 2020 @Twilio earnings! $401M total revenue, up 46% Y/Y. Continued strong growth at scale, supporting our diversified customer base as they accelerate their digital engagement. Thank you to the 3200+ Twilions around the world. Onward!

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@jeffiel

3 years

What San Francisco needs now as small businesses are desperate for a lifeline, average Americans are food insecure, workers are losing their jobs, homes and loved ones to this nasty virus and shelters and hospitals are overrun is for tech leaders to step up and give back. (5/9)

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@jeffiel

8 years

Learning this whole public company CEO thing. I'm supposed to express interest in buying Twitter now, right?

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@jeffiel

3 years

Third, like primaries, it's likely that people with more extreme views will bother to participate in a recall election. So it's not unlikely that a person with a small minority of the vote, from an extreme electorate, will become the next CA governor.

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Second, how the recall election itself works is problematic: there are two ballot questions. a) Should the governor be recalled? (Y/N) and if he is, then b) who should fulfill the remainder of the term (pick one)?

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Jeff Lawson

@jeffiel

2 years

In other words, the primary use-case today for web3 is VC returns.

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Today @pmarca was asked by @tylercowen to explain a Web3 use case. I clipped this gem from 28:08 of Conversations With Tyler. Highly recommended...

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4 months

Onward.

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@jeffiel

3 years

We have the opportunity to build a better, more equitable place to live and work. To become stronger as a result. #committothebay #webuild (9/9)

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@jeffiel

3 years

So for those keeping score, this formula is accurate according to “recall math”: 20 > 49 ?!?

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Jeff Lawson

@jeffiel

4 years

I’m excited to announce my book, #AskYourDeveloper , releasing Jan 2021 from @HarperBusiness ! It’s a playbook to help bridge the gap between business people and their developers-- to build great software products and win in the digital economy.

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Jeff Lawson

@jeffiel

3 years

Some links with more information and perspectives:

California Recall: Here are the rules and what voters can expect

KSBY took an in-depth look at how a recall election works. A local professor says it is a strange, lengthy and costly process.

www.ksby.com

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Jeff Lawson

@jeffiel

4 years

Today @twilio announced we’re acquiring @Segment . By adding their data platform into the Twilio fold, we'll be able to build the customer engagement platform of the future, providing unparalleled insight into the way customers interact across every channel.

twilio

@twilio

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Exciting news to share! Twilio to acquire @Segment , the market-leading customer data platform.

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@jeffiel

5 years

That’s a wrap for Q4 2018 earnings! 77% y/y growth in Q4 revenue, $1B+ revenue guide for 2019, with a best in class growth rate at scale. And huge welcome Khozema and Sameer! Onward!

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@jeffiel

5 years

Twilio is hiring. Be proud of what you do and the company you’re building.

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@jeffiel

6 years

Announcing the Twilio API for WhatsApp. An official, supported, easy to use API for developers and brands to reach customers in the top messaging app globally. We can’t wait to see what you build!

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Jeff Lawson

@jeffiel

3 years

Currently, the leading candidate is polling with about 20% support.

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Jeff Lawson

@jeffiel

4 years

We let our kids name our new home school. They will therefore be attending the “San Francisco School of Video Games, Laser Tag, and like Math and Stuff, Academy with Bunnies” for the next several weeks. Share your school’s name!

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6 years

To every engineer who worked to meet the GDPR deadline today, thank you. I truly believe that the work every company is now doing to become more aware of our data footprint, and to provide transparency to our users, is making the world better.

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Jeff Lawson

@jeffiel

7 years

Just leaving this here for any software entrepreneurs considering doing consumer desktop apps.

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Jeff Lawson

@jeffiel

5 years

Interviewed Beyoncé (as part of Destiny’s Child) in... wait for it... 1996

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Jeff Lawson

@jeffiel

4 years

Join me in welcoming Twilio's first CIO! Welcome to Twilio Michelle!

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@jeffiel

3 years

To commit to helping our community not only get through this pandemic but to emerge stronger, more equitable, and more sustainable for all. Give more than you take from this community. (6/9)

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@jeffiel

4 years

That's a wrap on @Twilio Q3 earnings! $448M rev, up 52% Y/Y with 137% expansion rate. In Q3 we welcomed @lybrac as our Chief DEI Officer, Deloitte Digital as a Premier GSI Partner, huge virtual #SignalCONF , & soon to welcome the Team @segment ! Proud of Team Twilio! Onward!

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@jeffiel

3 years

(By the way, Austin is awesome. I just hope you don’t abandon them too when its convenient.)

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Jeff Lawson

@jeffiel

8 years

Can they just leave that caption on CNN 24x7?

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Jeff Lawson

@jeffiel

4 years

At Twilio, we've seen a huge influx of COVID-related ideas getting built by non-profits, health care systems, entrepreneurs and more. The energy to build is amazing. If you need help for your organization or community RE: CV, reach out to coronavirus @twilio .com

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@jeffiel

5 years

We want to help consumers take back their phones. Verified by Twilio will help consumers know who is calling them and why, giving them the confidence to answer the phone again. #SIGNALConf

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@jeffiel

4 years

True story: Venmo was the first Twilio SMS customer. Pretty sure I was one of the first Venmo users. Anybody got me beat?

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@jeffiel

5 years

Our office is around the corner from the proposed site, and we’d happily welcome a navigation center to house hundreds of homeless in our neighborhood. #YIMBY

London Breed

@LondonBreed

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Homelessness is a crisis in our city and we need to act to get people off the streets and into housing. We're happy to demonstrate how these Nav Centers work and the benefits they've brought to other neighborhoods, but we can't afford unnecessary delays.

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@jeffiel

4 years

That's a wrap for Twilio Q1 2020!

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@jeffiel

5 years

Folks have asked me my thoughts about the exploding number of unwanted robocalls. Twilio doesn’t allow these shenanigans, and I'm as concerned about robocalls as you are. I think it’s time to take back your phone. My thoughts:

Your Phone, Your Call - Part I - Eliminating Robocalls

Twilio's CEO talks about trusted communications, reputation, robocalling, and making it safe to pick up your phone again.

www.twilio.com

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@jeffiel

5 years

Today, SendGrid officially becomes Twilio SendGrid. But it's just Day 1 of our opportunity together, to continue building the most trusted Customer Engagement Platform for all developers and companies who want better connection with their customers.

Ahoy Twilio SendGrid

Twilio adds the leading developer platform for email SendGrid and now offers the full breadth of channels companies use for customer engagement.

www.twilio.com

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@jeffiel

3 years

That's a wrap on @Twilio 's Q2 2021 earnings! $669M up 67% Y/Y, fueled by 135% net expansion. Congrats to Twilions everywhere for yet again wearing our customers' shoes and driving the future of customer engagement (and helping to vaccinate nearly 300M people!) #ProudTwilion

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@jeffiel

2 years

To the asshole who stole my bicycle today: You’re an asshole. Sincerely, Jeff

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@jeffiel

4 years

That’s a wrap on Q4 2019 Earnings: $331M revenue, growing 62% Y/Y... and for FY 2019 - a huge milestone for the company crossing the billion mark at $1.1B! Thank you to Twilions, our customers, and our partners worldwide, yet, it’s still #DayOne .

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Jeff Lawson

@jeffiel

8 years

So proud to work with such a great team and the most amazing customers at Twilio. #onward

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@jeffiel

3 years

Folks, I have to remind you to honor Section 15 of Twilio's Terms of Service.

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@jeffiel

4 years

Weekdays are for Zoom. Weekends are for FaceTime.

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@jeffiel

5 years

Wanted: Music App that slows down the music as your phone battery gets low.

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6 years

Every year at Twilio, we take an epic all hands photo. Here's 2018!

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7 years

I just published “The immigration ban is fundamentally UnAmerican”

The immigration ban is fundamentally UnAmerican

Yesterday marked a solemn day for the United States, as we’ve betrayed one of our most cherished values. For over 200 years, the promise of…

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@jeffiel

5 years

True story.

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I didn't know that @twilio got zero interest from investors in summer '08. @jeffiel and 2 co-founders had to hit up their parents for $10k each. Market cap today = $16 billion.

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3 years

Look folks, it's a long story.

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@jeffiel

2 years

That's a wrap on @Twilio Q4 and 2021 earnings! 2.8B revenue in 2021, up 61% Y/Y, with amazing contributions from Segment, ZipWhip, and the rest of Twilio. Thank you to all Twilions around the world who truly wear our customers' shoes. Onward to 2022!

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3 years

It's astonishing how poorly Musk, Branson, & Bezos are portraying the societal benefits of safe, affordable, and widely-accessible space travel can become over the coming years and decades. They're landing the ships, but completely crashing the message.

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@jeffiel

6 years

Q2 2018 earnings call in the bag! Congratulations to Twilions worldwide on a great quarter - 54% year over year revenue growth and op profit a quarter before plan. Onward!

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@jeffiel

5 years

Thank you @hunterwalk , our culture and our results are a reflection of the hard work and goodness in the hearts of all Twilions around the world. I'm indebted to them every day. #Onward

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Introducing Studio: the Visual Builder for Twilio

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Important whiteboard from 2014

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7 years

Get busy deploying, or get busy dying.

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My wife asked if I knew who was playing in the Super Bowl. I didn’t realize the NFL played their season.

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Original Twilio name-brainstorm list just found! FYI - pig is a short, memorable word.

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5 years

Achievement unlocked. Called out by Mary Meeker in her 2019 Internet Trends report! Thanks Mary!

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3 years

That’s a wrap on @twilio ’s Q3 2021 earnings! Reported $740M revenue, up 65% y/y with Segment, and 131% expansion! Thank you to our customers, partners, and Twilions worldwide… It’s an honor to build for you, and with you!

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I just published Words matter, and they’re destabilizing the American tribe

Words matter, and they’re destabilizing the American tribe

Yesterday, a domestic terrorist killed 11 while they were steeped in prayer — because they are Jewish. The killer yelled “Kill all the…

link.medium.com

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I fully understand, respect & support the desire to seek out more affordable locations when the opportunity presents itself. People need to do what’s best for them, their family and well-being & I respect those decisions. (2/9)

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3 years

The result of having a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture is more customer value, more engaged employees & increased shareholder value. That is based on ample longitudinal studies across many industries.

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7 years

That’s a wrap! Congrats Twilions on a great Q3 and a new milestone, our first $100M quarter!

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@jeffiel

5 years

To help combat Robocalling and provide transparency, we’ve built a service to let you lookup the (probable) carrier who initiated the call. You can also report offenders to us in case the call was initiated front Twilio. #YourPhoneYourCall

Is it Twilio Calling?

Twilio's SMS-based carrier lookup tool. Text a US phone number and we'll tell you if Twilio or another carrier may have been used.

www.twilio.com

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6 years

Twilio Q1 earnings call is a wrap! Great quarter of execution from Twilions around the world, and a big milestone of a half billion dollar runrate!

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AR

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🧵 My first book #AskYourDeveloper : How to Harness the Power of Software Developers and Win in the 21st Century is available today from @HarperBusiness

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10 years

Love what Amazon has done with the home screen, everything is so easy now! http://t.co/5cXY6CooWH

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3 years

2021: the year needles were awesome.

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2 years

This is why I believe By Right Building is needed in San Francisco. If a proposed project meets all laws and codes, you should be allowed to build it. If the community disagrees, then they elect officials to change said laws and codes.

Kim-Mai Cutler

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“In Daly City, the city and school district got together, agreed they needed housing and then didn’t ask 8,000 single-family homeowners their opinion about it.”

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It is a dark day in our nation’s history. Stripping away this basic human right disproportionately impacts the most vulnerable women across the country. Both I and Twilio support every woman’s right to choose.

twilio

@twilio

2 years

In response to today’s SCOTUS ruling, Twilio is taking these steps to support our employees and to support reproductive healthcare rights around the world.

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