Matt McKinney @mattlmckinney Twitter profile

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Matt McKinney

@mattlmckinney

9 months

Two years ago Shaosu & I started on a mission to unlock profits trapped in the supply chain and lower costs for consumers. Excited to announce we’ve raised $35M from @IndexVentures and @jpmorgan Growth Equity Partners. Read more in @WSJ - .

WSJ News Exclusive | J.P. Morgan Growth Equity and Index Ventures Back Logistics Payment Platform...

J.P. Morgan Growth Equity Partners and Index Ventures have led a $35 million investment in Loop, a startup provider of audit and payment systems for logistics companies.

www.wsj.com

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Matt McKinney

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1 year

The future of b2b payments is vertical. We are calling our shot!

The Founder's Series: Loop Payments

or how to build meaningful vertical fintech and fix freight payments

verticalized.co

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10 years

No flex zone in the Mecca @jamesmaslow @ErictheTrainer @GoldsGym http://t.co/EEYqfKVHzK

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Matt McKinney

@mattlmckinney

1 year

“There is only one boss. The customer. And he can fire everybody in the company from the chairman on down, simply by spending his money somewhere else.” - Sam Walton

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Matt McKinney

@mattlmckinney

2 years

Excited to share more on the financial highway we’ve been building at Loop. I’m honored to work with such an incredible team tackling one of the hardest problems in logistics - helping people pay and get paid.

TechCrunch

@TechCrunch

2 years

Loop lassos ex-Uber talent and money to finally fix freight invoicing by @bayareawriter

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Matt McKinney

@mattlmckinney

10 years

@PSchwarzenegger supporting your ass through college @BlazePizza http://t.co/b7Ukk4C8c6

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Matt McKinney

@mattlmckinney

10 years

@jamesmaslow thanks homie

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Matt McKinney

@mattlmckinney

2 years

3 months ago I broke my collarbone in 6 places. Today, marathon PR!

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Matt McKinney

@mattlmckinney

10 years

Congrats to my homie @jamesmaslow on DWTS. Kill it brother http://t.co/YKgy4RJk0g

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Matt McKinney

@mattlmckinney

9 months

It was fun talking with @juleshyman about why supply chain "friction is not free." Now more than ever it's important that shippers and 3PLs build next-gen supply chains that are dynamic, resilient and data-driven.

Yahoo Finance

@YahooFinance

9 months

Amid the push for more digitization and freight, startup Loop is focused on putting AI-powered tools to work and aiding logistics companies. CEO @mattlmckinney joins @juleshyman to discuss the need for modernization in the $25 trillion global cargo trade:

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Matt McKinney

@mattlmckinney

10 years

Big workout at golds with the crew @MusclepharmPres @MarcThaler @PSchwarzenegger http://t.co/vkY7UhDvBw

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Matt McKinney

@mattlmckinney

11 years

Amen RT @Michael_Mealor : Just keep reading! Isn't that right @mattlmckinney ?

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Matt McKinney

@mattlmckinney

11 months

And Loop Chicago is hiring!

Max Meyer

@mualphaxi

11 months

Chicago is the most underrated city in the U.S. It is, I must inform the haters, New York's *only* peer. You just have to survive the winter (or leave for 2 months). NYers would get vertigo when they see Chicago rents. Highrise condo for the price of a Manhattan closet

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9 months

Hot pot night at Loop’s SF office. Celebrating a few major milestones. Go team!

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Matt McKinney

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9 months

We also wrote a blog post about what we are doing and why -

Unlock profit trapped in your supply chain

Announcing our $35M Series B from J.P. Morgan and Index

loop.com

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Matt McKinney

@mattlmckinney

2 years

Vijen is a force and he’s helping builders build in industries that power America. Honored to know you and be involved in The 81 Collection!

Vijen Patel

@itsvijen

2 years

Today, we publicly announce The 81 Collection! We are a Founders Fund for hard industries, featuring a $41M inaugural fund. Most of our capital comes from proven founders who built in the 81% of the U.S. GDP underserved by early-stage venture capital.

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Matt McKinney

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8 months

@typesfast 10/10 founder energy

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Matt McKinney

@mattlmckinney

10 years

"Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed."

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Matt McKinney

@mattlmckinney

9 months

Thank you to @MarkFiorentino , @janatindex , Luke Sikora, @andrewoetting , @hoomanradfar , @JakeMedwell , @absoluttig , @NWischoff , @SethGB , @WesleyFriedman , @DanielJaffe2 and many more..

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Matt McKinney

@mattlmckinney

10 years

In Chicago for a few days. Stopped by my good friend @jackgleason 's office to grind out some tickers today. http://t.co/er5wGtxpcm

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Matt McKinney

@mattlmckinney

9 months

incredible

Chicago Marathon

@ChiMarathon

9 months

WORLD RECORD: We have a new man in town. Kelvin Kiptum just broke Eliud Kipchoge's World Record with an unofficial time of 2:00:35! UNBELIEVABLE!

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Matt McKinney

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11 years

"It aint about how hard you hit, its about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward." - Rocky

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Matt McKinney

@mattlmckinney

9 months

@hoomanradfar @expa 🙏🏻❤️ @hoomanradfar and @expa

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Matt McKinney

@mattlmckinney

2 years

Talented builders like Will make Loop’s engineering DNA unrivaled.

8VC

@8vc

2 years

Check out the latest in our Emerging Builders series, featuring engineers who are early in their careers and already core contributors at our portfolio companies. Meet Will Taft, and learn how he’s helping Loop to modernize logistics payments:

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Matt McKinney

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3 years

@BartMacdonald i have a positive bias towards founders that do not respond to emails quickly. signals they are actually building and not just emailing.

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Matt McKinney

@mattlmckinney

10 years

Great day watching the cowboys train. Added romo to my fantasy league.

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Matt McKinney

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3 years

@jbrowder1 aspen is not considered rural

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Matt McKinney

@mattlmckinney

9 years

Happy national puppy day from wumbus http://t.co/yIkYUmpUrs

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Matt McKinney

@mattlmckinney

8 months

Most companies are focused on the wrong problem. They are obsessed with growing revenue and booking business when the back of their house is draining profit. Crucial cost data is locked up in pdfs, emails, and photos of BOLs - causing friction that creates unnecessary losses.

Karen Webster

@karenmpd

8 months

Bringing data into the logistics loop. @Loop_Payments CEO @mattlmckinney tells me why the whole shipping industry is focused on the wrong problem: #PYMNTSTV

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Matt McKinney

@mattlmckinney

3 years

@chadbyers Susa is the best in the game for early-stage founders. Given the single-stage focus, partnering with Susa enables the founder to receive more attention and unbiased advice in subsequent financing rounds. 🙌🏼

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Matt McKinney

@mattlmckinney

10 years

West coast for a bit

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Matt McKinney

@mattlmckinney

2 years

Executives do not buy features or functions. Executives buy business solutions. Sell the value your product creates - not the product itself.

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Matt McKinney

@mattlmckinney

10 years

To get revenge set your local businesses on fire and destroy your local economy? Makes no sense.

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Matt McKinney

@mattlmckinney

10 years

Offically done with engineering undergrad 👊

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Matt McKinney

@mattlmckinney

9 years

#Fire in #newyork http://t.co/zpCeKaUUG0

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Matt McKinney

@mattlmckinney

2 years

I yell “LesssssGoo” to myself no less than 5 times per run. When running outside, I always forget other people are around. Startled people look at me like I am a crazy person talking to myself. Which then makes me question my sanity.

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Matt McKinney

@mattlmckinney

2 years

There are 10x engineers and there are Jacks. We often refer to high potential engineers at Loop as "the next Jack". It has been an honor to work with Jack Taylor over the past five years at multiple companies. Read more about his story @8vc :

8VC Emerging Builders Spotlight: Jack Taylor (Loop) | Posts | 8VC

Dec 09, 2022 - Interview - I was a physics major at Davidson College with a CS minor and broadly wanted exposure to tech. Seeing as I was at a liberal arts school, there weren’t a ton of alums in the...

www.8vc.com

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Matt McKinney

@mattlmckinney

10 years

Merry Christmas everyone. Appreciate the people in your life, they are the best gifts.

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Matt McKinney

@mattlmckinney

1 year

Last mile is one of the more exciting segments within logistics. Regional parcel carriers are emerging as an alternative to UPS/FedEx for shippers.

Small Package-Delivery Companies Grow as Businesses Seek Alternatives to UPS, FedEx

Regional shipping companies across the U.S. are expanding their operations to pick up business from bigger rivals.

www.wsj.com

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Matt McKinney

@mattlmckinney

11 years

“ @PSchwarzenegger : Yes. I just went hovering over the ocean in my jet pack. Coolest thing I've ever done http://t.co/CxoJl1ylPT”superman

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Matt McKinney

@mattlmckinney

7 months

Pure beauty. Excellent work @sohlis .

Opal

@opalcamera

7 months

The Tadpole. A portable webcam, made just for laptops. Orders ship now:

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Matt McKinney

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10 years

“ @PSchwarzenegger : Poor kid looks like a little shrimp next to me @mattlmckinney " bitch please. eat your second omelet next time

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Matt McKinney

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2 years

@typesfast awesome hire, Dave is one of the greats

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Matt McKinney

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1 year

@damirbecirovic the lack of labor participation rebound is largely driven by early retirement folks (55-74 yr olds). labor force participation for prime (25-54 yr olds) is approaching pre-covid levels.

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Matt McKinney

@mattlmckinney

2 years

I still cannot justify paying for Guac at chipotle

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Matt McKinney

@mattlmckinney

10 years

Need some blaze pizza up here in New York boy @PSchwarzenegger

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Matt McKinney

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4 years

maroon bells and pyramid peak

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Matt McKinney

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10 years

Trend setting http://t.co/BuuENLoCHj

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Matt McKinney

@mattlmckinney

7 months

Friction in freight payments is fundamentally a data problem. This friction raises costs, so companies have two choices: 1. Raise prices and risk customer loyalty 2. Eat the costs and hurt margins

Unlocking Logistics Profits with Matt McKinney

Listen to this episode from The Logistics of Logistics Podcast on Spotify. Matt Mckinney and Joe Lynch discuss unlocking logistics profits. Matt is the Co-founder and CEO of Loop, a modern transpor...

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Matt McKinney

@mattlmckinney

9 years

Take down North Koreas internet yesterday and then decide to release The Interview today. Well played America.

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Matt McKinney

@mattlmckinney

8 months

@FreightAlley i’ve found the best companies in complex, operationally intensive industries combine domain experts with technologists to solve problems. one of Loop’s operating principles is “respect the domain and accelerate progress” for this exact reason.

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Matt McKinney

@mattlmckinney

3 years

@BartMacdonald agreed it depends on the company stage for building vs. comms. although, all CEOs should carve out deep work time to evolve vision and strategy. this time should be free of distractions - including email.

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@mattlmckinney

10 years

Life is to short to not do what you love http://t.co/6rfGb1JF6I

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2 years

@zebulgar truth

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Matt McKinney

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9 years

@ErictheTrainer @GetHMuscle @nuskin @GoldsGym @CelebritySweat1 @gardenofliferaw Awesome!

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Matt McKinney

@mattlmckinney

3 years

Prescient article @JTLonsdale authored ~9 yrs ago. There is still an unmet need for digital infrastructure across many old-economy industries.

The Coming Transformation - Joe Lonsdale

The global economy will transform in the next decade. The present post-industrial economy, in which developed countries experience the limits of extensive growth, will give way to a digital global...

joelonsdale.com

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Matt McKinney

@mattlmckinney

3 years

Devastating. Thinking of all my family and friends in Western Kentucky and Tennessee.

Travis Ragsdale

@TravisRagsdale

3 years

Town center of #Mayfield is basically gone. Just about every building destroyed. @WDRBNews

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2 years

@LM_Braswell @dkao_ this you?

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Matt McKinney

@mattlmckinney

3 years

“enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things”

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3 years

legos and data…my two favorite toys

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9 years

MIT's cheetah robot

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Matt McKinney

@mattlmckinney

10 years

LA KINGS BABY

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10 years

Gigi wanted to go to Vegas too.... http://t.co/9kDzimSR0m

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10 years

“ @MusclepharmPres : Everyday is LEG day” http://t.co/n1EA2Mup9T

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Matt McKinney

@mattlmckinney

9 years

agreed

Richard Branson

@richardbranson

9 years

Remember to always say Thank You. Those two little words really are magic: http://t.co/wnRsaSpSPM http://t.co/gqst73nLdJ

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10 years

@KeithMcCullough what's wrong with bubbles? http://t.co/ZncpNZ1RUt

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Matt McKinney

@mattlmckinney

10 years

A deer just woke me up from my nap by the pool grunting in my face as if I was on his property. #rude

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2 years

@braveben that’s a hell of a tongue!

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11 months

@tonsing 👋🏻 @SethGB

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2 years

webb3.0…only 10 years late! 🚀

The Wall Street Journal

@WSJ

2 years

The James Webb Space Telescope, the largest, most powerful instrument of its type ever built, launched successfully to herald a new era of space discovery

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Matt McKinney

@mattlmckinney

2 years

Every early stage founder needs a @NWischoff on their cap table. Congratulations on fund II!!

Nichole Wischoff

@NWischoff

2 years

Truly excited to share the closing of Wischoff Ventures Fund II! Fund II is a $20M fund dedicated to pre-seed and seed stage companies led by relentless entrepreneurs.

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Matt McKinney

@mattlmckinney

10 years

Great work today on $nflx @jackgleason

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3 years

morning routine (~1 hr): - guided meditation (20 mins) - vinyasa yoga (20 mins) - book reading (20 mins) preferably before phone, coffee or breakfast.

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Matt McKinney

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10 years

New read http://t.co/qPR6HB8d7Q

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Matt McKinney

@mattlmckinney

9 years

“ @vicenews : Islamic State video purportedly shows beheading of Japanese hostage Kenji Goto" Cannot negotiate with people who are inhumane

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Matt McKinney

@mattlmckinney

10 years

“ @KeithMcCullough : @mattlmckinney The 2014 Score = $TLT +14% vs Russell $IWM -4% #timestamped ” don't tell the crickets. That's just #rude

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3 years

@michelletandler will SF officials then chastise billionaires for their $75m gifts to public academic institutions?

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Matt McKinney

@mattlmckinney

10 years

“ @UberFacts : The Beatles concerts were said to smell heavily of urine due to overexcited girls.” Right...

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2 years

@brextonpham loop for logistics

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8 years

@PSchwarzenegger important to wake up

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@mattlmckinney

10 years

After going to the ER 3 times this week, I can officially say the US healthcare system is the most inefficient system I've ever experienced.

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9 years

Praying for the family of Goto and the entire country of Japan

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10 years

“ @PSchwarzenegger : “ @mattlmckinney : Offically done with engineering undergrad 👊” 8 years later...” #vanwilder

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2 years

@braveben my notes were that good?!

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9 years

New York City your weather feels amazing right now

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3 years

@chamath @patrick_oshag @chamath if you have to tell people it’s loro, probably should just buy the gap

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Matt McKinney

@mattlmckinney

10 years

En route to SD for #SDCC2014 who all is going?

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Matt McKinney

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4 years

depends if you leverage eats for discovery or delivery. hard for restaurants to increase discoverability without participating in a digital marketplace.

Damir Becirovic

@damirbecirovic

4 years

Just learned that the average Uber Eats customer orders from 3.6 restaurants. Really begs the question how important marketplaces are or if the winning model will be restaurants going D2C

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@mattlmckinney

10 years

“ @PzFeed : RIGHT NOW: Title Max roof just collapsed #Ferguson " How are they going to get loans now?

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Matt McKinney

@mattlmckinney

10 years

Be careful who you call your friends. Sometimes it is better to have 4 quarters than 100 pennies.

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Matt McKinney

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6 months

Well-written article on the opportunity Loop is going after and why you should join us. Impressive work by @ericzhou2000 and @usygoosy

Why You Should Join

@why2join

6 months

Loop is leading a revolution in freight payments. They’re building a generational company in the process. Here’s Why You Should Join Loop: a thread 🧵 (a must read)

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Matt McKinney

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10 years

" @PSchwarzenegger I never want college to end" too bad it does

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@mattlmckinney

10 years

So long Colorado. It's been real http://t.co/v70UPBbpU3

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2 years

@ryangraves 🙌🏼

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10 years

-13.75

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10 years

Oh no $vix is positive

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Matt McKinney

@mattlmckinney

2 years

“The option pool is each startup’s internal Federal Reserve, setting an inflation rate for your share price.”

John Luttig

@absoluttig

2 years

the pandemic brought unprecedented volatility to the tech industry: exponential demand, 100x ARR valuations, easy money, meme investing. but with two years of hindsight, what has changed? I wrote about tech’s reversion to the mean here:

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10 years

USC!

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3 years

@Dlisscious prophet liss on twitter is the best thing to hit the internet this christmas

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10 years

This market Zzzz

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