@Mat_Sherman Mat Sherman

Mat Sherman posts on X about if you, the first, vcs, money the most. They currently have [------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [------] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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Social Influence

Social category influence finance 17.69% technology brands 6.8% social networks 4.76% vc firms 3.4% stocks 3.4% countries 2.04% travel destinations 0.68%

Social topic influence if you 8.16%, the first 8.16%, vcs 5.44%, money 4.08%, business 4.08%, in the 3.4%, the most 3.4%, who are 3.4%, build #3563, this is 2.72%

Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by @matsherman @realinhouse @chillestdotcom @seedscout @lifebythunder @ericries @xketchyy @fdotinc @nfteague @brickyardvc @aidaniil @colingardiner @krdonnelly @kingwillxm @nickgraynews @ryanbreslow @itzsuds @johnnyni13 @culdesac @sthenc

Top assets mentioned Flex Ltd. Ordinary Shares (FLEX) Cloudflare, Inc. (NET)

Top Social Posts

Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"A YC company in my portfolio who's working on voice computer control is hiring a founding engineer. Any cracked devs out there want an interview"
X Link 2026-01-31T06:18Z 14.3K followers, [---] engagements

"its not a flex i know probably 2.5k of them. the rest are random people i added [--] years ago when i was doing automation for sales that products relying on their data cant discern between. But go off YC co's Will see you in the arena. @Mat_Sherman 18k is a solid network flex @Mat_Sherman 18k is a solid network flex"
X Link 2026-02-01T15:55Z 14.3K followers, [---] engagements

"I have a fundamental belief that its miserable to be a founder on the venture path outside of SF for 97% of founders regardless of quality. Does not mean its impossible just miserable. Something to do there"
X Link 2026-02-01T16:59Z 14.3K followers, [---] engagements

"Claude Code makes me do things"
X Link 2026-02-02T06:40Z 14.3K followers, [---] engagements

"Writing the MatCap manifesto the day after tomorrow. [----] words that will define the next decade or two or early stage venture. Will publish on Substack and X"
X Link 2026-02-03T01:04Z 14.4K followers, [----] engagements

"Met a founder recently in AZ who had an insane background and had interests that were quite cutting edge. In passing he said he was interested in meeting the American Dynamism team at a16z. Within an day I pinged my connection there he agreed to take an intro I introduced them and now this founder is meeting a partner at a16z soon. I bet they didn't expect that out of a random coffee chat in Arizona ;) https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018844774762156217 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018844774762156217"
X Link 2026-02-04T00:31Z 14.4K followers, [----] engagements

"Venture capital is structurally bad at identifying outsiders. Not because individual investors lack judgment but because the system they operate in makes it rational to avoid them. I first came to http://x.com/i/article/2018903247885582336 http://x.com/i/article/2018903247885582336"
X Link 2026-02-04T14:36Z 14.3K followers, [----] engagements

"me and my crew are going to make AZ the best place to start your startup and scale it up. In a sea of tier [--] hogwash we will be the magnet for the cracked. And we will enable them. Give it [--] years. You will want to start your startup here"
X Link 2026-02-05T03:30Z 14.4K followers, [----] engagements

"U wont find them in SF. We need more off the wall people We need more off the wall people"
X Link 2026-02-05T03:52Z 14.4K followers, [---] engagements

"Around this table: [--]. A Thiel Fellow [--]. A Meta infra engineer [--]. Cloudflare ML engineer [--]. Quantum physicist [--]. CalHacks winner [--]. Former bullrider [--]. AI engineer building large context windows But most importantly [--] dads. In AZ you can build and you can have your family. me and my crew are going to make AZ the best place to start your startup and scale it up. In a sea of tier [--] hogwash we will be the magnet for the cracked. And we will enable them. Give it [--] years. You will want to start your startup here https://t.co/ok4js58Sm5 me and my crew are going to make AZ the best place to start"
X Link 2026-02-05T23:24Z 14.4K followers, [----] engagements

"This portfolio founder and ASU student wants to compete with NVIDIA. And I think he has a shot"
X Link 2026-02-07T01:14Z 14.4K followers, [----] engagements

"Them: Just move to SF Me: You can be the smartest person in the whole state of Arkansas. And the most cracked builder in a [---] mile radius. Yet if you dont have in some capacity a vouch from someone that matters to the tech industry you are effectively invisible. This is the problem I solve. You can be the smartest person in the whole state of Arkansas. And the most cracked builder in a [---] mile radius. Yet if you dont have in some capacity a vouch from someone that matters to the tech industry you are effectively invisible. This is the problem I solve"
X Link 2026-02-07T02:07Z 14.4K followers, [---] engagements

"That answer is for LPs only 😃 @Mat_Sherman How do you solve it @Mat_Sherman How do you solve it"
X Link 2026-02-07T04:25Z 14.3K followers, [---] engagements

"@aidaniil What defines extraordinary to you"
X Link 2026-02-08T16:52Z 14.3K followers, [---] engagements

"When the typical outcome for a post seed post series A and post series B startup is death. Perhaps the best strategy is to be careful how much you copy the startups around you. Are you brave enough to think different When the typical outcome for a post seed post series A and post series B startup is death. Perhaps the best strategy is to be careful how much you copy the startups around you. Are you brave enough to think different"
X Link 2026-02-09T21:33Z 14.3K followers, [---] engagements

"You can know everything you need to know about fundraising and still never raise money because you haven't primed your network to get you inroads to active relevant investors. This is a social capital sport never forget that"
X Link 2026-02-09T21:40Z 14.3K followers, [---] engagements

"@_cat_turner @Lukealexxander"
X Link 2026-02-09T23:44Z 14.3K followers, [--] engagements

"Its so contextual. I never ask for pass reasons as the quick answer wont unveil the whole truth and Id rather not ask for a long answer as they may grow tired of that and treat my source of deal flow with less of a priority. I want to be the easiest investor to work with even if it means lacking full context on why they didnt like a deal. Just my take though"
X Link 2026-02-10T03:05Z 14.4K followers, [---] engagements

"@LifeByThunder @ColinGardiner Why"
X Link 2026-02-10T04:41Z 14.3K followers, [--] engagements

"@LifeByThunder @ColinGardiner It takes like a lot Of effort to explain why an investor doesnt like a deal. I want to force all my connections to tell me every time Its called managing social capital anon"
X Link 2026-02-10T04:43Z 14.4K followers, [--] engagements

"@sarthakgh @krdonnelly @kingwillxm @nickgraynews"
X Link 2026-02-11T16:06Z 14.4K followers, [---] engagements

"Six years ago @ericries emailed me out of the blue to invest in my company at the time Seedscout. Little did I know what that relationship would turn into and how much I would learn about business from him. He just announced a new book and I encourage you to pre-order it. Here's why: https://t.co/piJIDs5TJZ https://t.co/piJIDs5TJZ"
X Link 2026-02-11T16:45Z 14.4K followers, [---] engagements

"@ryanbreslow i'd like to buy 50+ fundraising books for my portfolio. Can you DM me / hook me up"
X Link 2026-02-11T21:14Z 14.4K followers, [---] engagements

"@xKetchyy @fdotinc Do you live in Phoenix Arizona"
X Link 2026-02-12T02:26Z 14.4K followers, [---] engagements

"If you are a high quality early stage investor happy to send you deals. I dont charge carry I wont ask for a fee I wont ask you to explain yourself every time you pass I only operate via email and my deals have progressively gotten better over [--] years. DM me or comment"
X Link 2026-02-12T02:45Z 14.4K followers, [---] engagements

"@realinhouse Do you live in Arizona"
X Link 2026-02-12T02:47Z 14.4K followers, [--] engagements

"Move to Arizona increase your odds"
X Link 2026-02-12T02:55Z 14.4K followers, [----] engagements

"@nfteague I only work with people I can build an actual relationship with"
X Link 2026-02-12T02:57Z 14.4K followers, [---] engagements

"@realinhouse Then cant help you"
X Link 2026-02-12T03:01Z 14.4K followers, [--] engagements

"@ItzSuds @JohnnyNi13"
X Link 2026-02-12T06:08Z 14.4K followers, [--] engagements

"Who can guess what's in the mail https://t.co/64BuBaBVSM Who can guess what's in the mail https://t.co/64BuBaBVSM"
X Link 2026-02-15T04:39Z 14.4K followers, [--] engagements

"Pretty insane that its a very common AZ investor opinion that there are no good local founders to back so they here to look elsewhere. Maybe yall just dont see the good deals because they dont want to present at your pitch night or business plan challenge. Level up plz. Pretty insane that its a very common AZ investor opinion that there are no good local founders to back so they here to look elsewhere. Maybe yall just dont see the good deals because they dont want to present at your pitch night or business plan challenge. Level up plz"
X Link 2026-02-15T14:47Z 14.4K followers, [---] engagements

"YC was supposed to change the game how the mighty have fallen"
X Link 2026-02-15T20:05Z 14.4K followers, 18.1K engagements

"AZ is SF for people who want to have kids. Get used to this"
X Link 2026-02-05T23:16Z 14.4K followers, [----] engagements

"Move to Arizona. Lots of tech dads here. Ive been approached by several startups to join them and move to SF Honestly Id love to. On paper SF has everything I want in a city - its walkable has public transit mild weather and a lot of interesting people The problem - being able to afford family sized housing in Ive been approached by several startups to join them and move to SF Honestly Id love to. On paper SF has everything I want in a city - its walkable has public transit mild weather and a lot of interesting people The problem - being able to afford family sized housing in"
X Link 2026-02-07T14:57Z 14.4K followers, [----] engagements

"Very weird how Silicon Valley is obsessed with everyone cracked needing to be on the spectrum. Extremely weird actually"
X Link 2026-02-07T16:42Z 14.4K followers, [----] engagements

"Hey AZ: Make sure your startup community building efforts are translating to more companies getting off the ground. Or else its a social club which is fine but lets call a spade a spade"
X Link 2026-02-08T19:12Z 14.4K followers, [---] engagements

"If anyone in tech wants to meet the most cracked student founders out of ASU lmk. Happy to add you to my intro list for this group specifically. No fees or anything. I just want them to broaden their horizons beyond Tempe/AZ. DM me or comment and i'll add you"
X Link 2026-02-09T21:02Z 14.4K followers, [----] engagements

"Last nights MatCap meetup was awesome. Met a ton of great ASU engineers/founders met a few great local later stage founders I havent met in person yet and watched the Valley Suns get the W See yall for the next one ✌"
X Link 2026-02-11T15:17Z 14.4K followers, [---] engagements

"Too late. 📸 @culdesac Let's make SF the most walkable city in America. https://t.co/KCcrBqSXX7 Let's make SF the most walkable city in America. https://t.co/KCcrBqSXX7"
X Link 2026-02-13T16:12Z 14.4K followers, [----] engagements

"YC used to be a way for outsiders and misfits to get shotgunned into Silicon Valley. Looks like YC has converged to the mean meaning the opportunity they exploited [--] years ago is open once again. YC was supposed to change the game how the mighty have fallen. https://t.co/X7PFvqNwTk YC was supposed to change the game how the mighty have fallen. https://t.co/X7PFvqNwTk"
X Link 2026-02-15T23:21Z 14.4K followers, [--] engagements

"You can be the smartest person in the whole state of Arkansas. And the most cracked builder in a [---] mile radius. Yet if you dont have in some capacity a vouch from someone that matters to the tech industry you are effectively invisible. This is the problem I solve"
X Link 2026-02-07T02:03Z 14.4K followers, [----] engagements

"I have made [--] intros in the last month from my portfolio co's to investors. Here's all the firms i've made intros to. Not a bad time to be working with MatCap ngl"
X Link 2026-02-12T01:01Z 14.4K followers, 11.6K engagements

"Anyone even half-serious about being at the frontier will be in the Bay Area in the coming years. Hard to remote your way into greatness. Anyone even half-serious about being at the frontier will be in the Bay Area in the coming years. Hard to remote your way into greatness"
X Link 2026-02-14T03:09Z 14.4K followers, [----] engagements

"@Chillestdotcom https://x.com/mat_sherman/status/2022883730516513053 Godaddy Carvana Paradox - [--] huge exits no waves in the startup community afterward so far. Lots of reasons for that. Mainly this town is built on real estate wealth. So when a tech employee gets rich investing in the local scene is not the first priority. The DNA isnt there. https://x.com/mat_sherman/status/2022883730516513053 Godaddy Carvana Paradox - [--] huge exits no waves in the startup community afterward so far. Lots of reasons for that. Mainly this town is built on real estate wealth. So when a tech employee gets rich"
X Link 2026-02-15T04:02Z 14.4K followers, [---] engagements

"Who can guess what's in the mail"
X Link 2026-02-13T23:42Z 14.4K followers, [---] engagements

"PSA: I shut Seedscout down. Several factors arose that made keeping the entity more of a risk than an asset. I want to thank my investors who bet on an outsider with an ambitious vision to democratize venture capital. We achieved that vision but we didnt find the business model to sustain it. Thank you to our early adopters and core founder community for supporting us through the various iterations as we worked to find a viable model. Thank you to those who supported Seedscout as mentors or venture partners to our founders. Thank you to Travis Benny and the rest of the folks who were on the"
X Link 2024-12-20T03:55Z 14.4K followers, 10.5K engagements

"@E_Bruxxx @sthenc is a one man funding machine for deeptech"
X Link 2026-02-11T16:58Z 14.4K followers, [----] engagements

"Godaddy Carvana Paradox - [--] huge exits no waves in the startup community afterward so far. Lots of reasons for that. Mainly this town is built on real estate wealth. So when a tech employee gets rich investing in the local scene is not the first priority. The DNA isnt there. @Mat_Sherman Get a legitimate exit. Everyone will follow the success. @Mat_Sherman Get a legitimate exit. Everyone will follow the success"
X Link 2026-02-15T04:00Z 14.4K followers, [----] engagements

"Lots of local founders building and would LOVE local backing. Most get backed anyway but they arent local. Such a shame. Would be nice to see a thriving angel community here @Mat_Sherman Build local. @Mat_Sherman Build local"
X Link 2026-02-15T15:10Z 14.4K followers, [---] engagements

"Pretty insane that its a very common AZ investor opinion that there are no good local founders to back so they here to look elsewhere. Maybe yall just dont see the good deals because they dont want to present at your pitch night or business plan challenge. Level up plz. The issue with SV is that it sucks if you want to have a family. Thats our edge. We have a nice community of senior engineering talent here starting new companies. Now we gotta get some of the locals invested in their cos or the cycle of non redistribution continues. The issue with SV is that it sucks if you want to have a"
X Link 2026-02-15T04:36Z 14.4K followers, [----] engagements

"Change the bookshelf change the culture. Who can guess what's in the mail https://t.co/64BuBaBVSM Who can guess what's in the mail https://t.co/64BuBaBVSM"
X Link 2026-02-15T04:45Z 14.4K followers, [---] engagements

"Micah Leo Sherman has arrived on the scene. He was born on December 18th at 6:30am. He + mom are healthy as can be. So filled with love ❤ 👨👩👦🙏"
X Link 2023-12-20T23:43Z 14.4K followers, [----] engagements

"How do you build an angel investing scene from scratch I feel like there are under [--] angels in Arizona that invest pre real traction consistently and think we could help thousands learn the craft and dip in. Any examples of someone or some group doing this well"
X Link 2026-02-15T02:28Z 14.4K followers, [----] engagements

"@faizan10114 Obviously hes not wrong. Whats wrong is the president of YC is saying it"
X Link 2026-02-16T02:54Z 14.4K followers, [---] engagements

"Adalo + LinkedIn + Mailshake = Literally anyone's first $5000 for under $100/mo"
X Link 2020-06-30T04:11Z 14.4K followers, [---] engagements

"who's the @sequoia of pre-seed investing"
X Link 2020-07-01T03:40Z 14.4K followers, [---] engagements

"Anyone else wonder how college grads can raise $2M on a napkin idea in SF and nowhere else Anyone confused why it seems like every 20-something in tech in SF is writing $5k angel checks I have a thought. SF has a massive blindspot that only outsiders can see. Thread 👇"
X Link 2020-07-18T18:33Z 14.4K followers, [---] engagements

"For three years Ive been working at a plastic fold up desk because I havent been able to afford a real desk. Yesterday I bought a $300 desk by using my revenue from Forward Thinking and I feel damn good about it. Thank you @substack for everything 🙏"
X Link 2020-07-31T14:20Z 14.4K followers, [---] engagements

"Twitter is a better Linkedin than LinkedIn"
X Link 2020-08-10T23:48Z 14.4K followers, [---] engagements

"I want to write a post about the Atlanta startup scene. Who should I talk to"
X Link 2020-10-02T01:47Z 14.4K followers, [---] engagements

"A lot of people ask me about my last company @PubLoft. They ask how we grew it to $24000 MRR in [--] months with no investment. And of course they ask how only [--] months later PubLoft was dead. The journey was long and painful. Today I share you the PubLoft post mortem"
X Link 2020-10-06T17:42Z 14.4K followers, [---] engagements

"@abarrallen @_infopop @soraschools @gather_town @HearHeredotcom @savewithtenth @founderpools@Lendtable @StoryCreatorApp @callinglyapp @hirekanna Cadoo Mainstreet @Levels @project_wren @mailbrew @OthersideAI @tryPico @StadiumLiveApp @AvenifyHQ @learnarist @bottomless"
X Link 2020-10-07T02:46Z 14.4K followers, [---] engagements

"Its my 27th birthday today 🥳"
X Link 2020-10-09T14:11Z 14.4K followers, [---] engagements

"Got rejected from a VCs scout program. Their last big investment came onto my podcast two months before they invested 🙃"
X Link 2020-10-10T01:03Z 14.4K followers, [--] engagements

"The future of VC will be built by a founder not an investor"
X Link 2020-10-11T17:56Z 14.4K followers, [---] engagements

"Anyone want to make $1000/mo just by talking to cool founders 2-3 hours a day"
X Link 2020-11-05T18:04Z 14.4K followers, [---] engagements

"So No Code tools have been in vogue the last few years and lord knows a lot of venture capital has gone into these co's. I've heard feedback from investors that they don't know what the next wave of no code looks like in 2-3 years. I have some thoughts. 👇👇👇"
X Link 2020-11-09T22:30Z 14.4K followers, [---] engagements

"1. Start a podcast. [--]. Talk to anyone you want to [--]. Don't look at your analytics ever [--]. Repeat 2-3"
X Link 2020-11-22T04:03Z 14.4K followers, [---] engagements

"I've interviewed way too many white dudes in the last [--] weeks on my podcast. Who are some incredible PRE SERIES A founders who are either female POC or latinx If that's you slide into my DMs because i'm ready to interview you as soon as tomorrow"
X Link 2020-12-02T22:32Z 14.4K followers, [---] engagements

"Excited to announce that @withfwd has raised a pre-seed round from @ericries and @davegoldblatt. We also have rebranded from Forward Thinking City to FWD. Read more here: https://www.matsherman.com/p/announcing-our-new-name-pre-seed https://www.matsherman.com/p/announcing-our-new-name-pre-seed"
X Link 2020-12-14T22:33Z 14.4K followers, [---] engagements

"Plot twist: Im getting off Twitter until I raise my seed round OR cross 25k MRR. I need to prove to investors (and to myself) that I can get users in a more scalable way than hype posts on twitter. See you in a few months 👋"
X Link 2020-12-18T01:19Z 14.4K followers, [--] engagements

"Taking my stimulus check and sending [--] startups $100 no strings attached. Will include: - A blog post featuring the [--] startups - Discounts to software/services - A Twitter group chat with everyone - Access to my Calendly. Interested DM me and share what you're working on"
X Link 2021-03-17T20:54Z 14.4K followers, [---] engagements

"Looking to give [--] people $500/mo to start their own podcast on any topic they want. Anyone want it"
X Link 2021-06-02T22:23Z 14.4K followers, [----] engagements

"Twitter I need your help. I need [--] more founders looking to raise capital who want to get scouted by Seedscout. Get interviewed in a podcast get access to a great founder community and get the resources you need to win. I need [--] more DM me"
X Link 2021-06-25T15:25Z 14.4K followers, [---] engagements

"Anyone want access to Crunchbase for pre-seed startups"
X Link 2021-07-09T17:30Z 14.4K followers, [----] engagements

"A founder from Nigeria with under [---] followers asked to be scouted. I thought their thing was cool so i did. In a matter of [--] min they: - Were added to our slack of [----] global founders - Booked to interview to come onto a US podcast - Are exposed to US investors Wow"
X Link 2021-07-31T04:32Z 14.4K followers, [---] engagements

"Im excited by all the new followers from Africa. I would like @seedscout to be very integrated into the different African startup hubs. If any of my new followers can help me with this DM me. Lets get your startups funded 🚀"
X Link 2021-08-01T00:51Z 14.4K followers, [--] engagements

"SV is about to be disrupted by a guy who got rejected from YC [--] times and rejected from every venture capital firm and scout program he applied to. God bless their souls"
X Link 2021-08-02T21:27Z 14.4K followers, [---] engagements

"Many people wait to start a startup until they can get funded by VCs. If you just start building you may realize you never needed venture capital in the first place"
X Link 2021-08-08T00:42Z 14.4K followers, [---] engagements

"If you want to join the @seedscout founder network comment here and i'll send you a link to join :)"
X Link 2021-08-08T02:00Z 14.4K followers, [---] engagements

"Having an off day today. Im allowing it. Startups are hard"
X Link 2021-08-19T21:03Z 14.4K followers, [--] engagements

"I think @HustleFundVC is the new YC. And I like it"
X Link 2021-09-07T18:25Z 14.4K followers, [---] engagements

"Help a first time founder today. Try their app. Follow them on social. Give some feedback. Become their first paying customer. Give a review on the App Store. It means more than you know"
X Link 2021-09-12T16:25Z 14.4K followers, [--] engagements

"What do you predict the future of venture capital will look like"
X Link 2021-09-20T02:57Z 14.4K followers, [---] engagements

"Today is my 28th birthday 🥳"
X Link 2021-10-09T15:00Z 14.4K followers, [---] engagements

"Who wants to join a startup fantasy investing league"
X Link 2021-10-22T22:51Z 14.4K followers, [---] engagements

"If you're a VC or angel looking for deal flow for great companies raising at under a $15M post money valuation DM me to intro yourself. I don't charge cash or carry on either side. And I send out deals daily. And there's no algorithm it's all relationship based so say hi :)"
X Link 2021-11-12T16:42Z 14.4K followers, [---] engagements

"I am about to get paid from a scout program for the first time ever. After $1.9M invested in startups because of Seedscout's intros it feels absolutely incredible to finally have a firm carve out a little upside for us. I don't forget these things. I suggest more firms do this"
X Link 2021-11-12T18:12Z 14.4K followers, [--] engagements

"After beta testing for [--] months I am excited to publicly launch @seedscout Alpha. Alpha is a startup accelerator that takes .25% of equity in exchange for access to our deep network of investors founders and mentors. http://seedscout.com/alpha http://seedscout.com/alpha"
X Link 2021-12-03T17:02Z 14.4K followers, [---] engagements

"Hey @garyvee. [--] years ago at Venture Madness in Arizona you told a flustered young adult on the 2nd floor that he should stop caring about what investors think of him and just build. Wanted to let you know that this is still the best piece of advice anyone's ever given me 🙏"
X Link 2021-12-20T01:32Z 14.4K followers, [---] engagements

"In [----] I solidified myself as the best startup scout in the world. In [----] I am going to train the world's next top [---] scouts"
X Link 2021-12-31T02:30Z 14.4K followers, [---] engagements

"The no bullshit guide to raising angel funding/venture capital as an outsider"
X Link 2022-01-07T23:12Z 14.4K followers, [----] engagements

"First off understand that the world of startups is not charity. People are trying to make real money in this industry. And there are many options for them to do so. So if you're an outsider building you don't just get money because you want it. It needs to want you"
X Link 2022-01-07T23:14Z 14.4K followers, [--] engagements

"And as an outsider life is going to be harder for you. You will be overlooked. You will need to work harder than insiders and get less recognition. It's going to be hard for all of you. All genders races and nationalities. It is going to be hard for every single one of you"
X Link 2022-01-07T23:21Z 14.4K followers, [--] engagements

"So the first step to raising capital is mentally accepting it and being okay with it. Understanding it. REALLY understanding. Too many people complain about how things works & I used to as well. But the truth is no one has time for that. Understand the game you're playing"
X Link 2022-01-07T23:23Z 14.4K followers, [--] engagements

"Understand before asking rich people for money: [--]. You will be more work for investors [--]. The data doesn't support investing in you [--]. This game is not fair at all [--]. It will be a struggle And by understanding this you have passed the first test.Test Wtf What test"
X Link 2022-01-07T23:26Z 14.4K followers, [--] engagements

"Got married last night 🍾🕺💃💍"
X Link 2022-03-06T21:08Z 14.4K followers, [---] engagements

"A VC firm deploys 20-30 checks per fund over the course of 1-3 years. Seedscout is going to write 20-30 checks before the end of the week. Watch this space"
X Link 2022-03-30T23:43Z 14.4K followers, [---] engagements

"Every VC has a different application forcing founders to fill in the same data [--] times for different firms. Seedscout is building the common app. One app hundreds of investors. Welcome to the future of VC"
X Link 2022-03-31T19:57Z 14.4K followers, [---] engagements

"Got a startup based out of Mexico City with a $1M run rate growing 43% MoM raising a seed round rn. Who wants an intro"
X Link 2022-04-08T16:28Z 14.4K followers, [---] engagements

"I'm building a team of venture partners for Seedscout. The commitment is [--] meetings with founders a month in [--] minute increments. We pay in Seedscout equity. I can't think of a better way to break into VC. Comment or DM me and let's chat"
X Link 2022-04-13T23:02Z 14.4K followers, [---] engagements

"Founders think they need traction to get funded. Truth is they don't. More importantly they need to understand "the game". In other words they need to understand social capital how it flows and how to bend it to get what they want. Here's how it works. 👇👇👇"
X Link 2022-04-26T23:30Z 14.4K followers, [---] engagements

"Got to meet @Wainright24 tonight the star of the @Suns Summer League game Ready for the season 🏀"
X Link 2022-07-10T03:39Z 14.4K followers, [---] engagements

"Most successful VC backed founders come from elite institutions because generally these are the types of founders getting funded at seed. Start funding the common folk who attended state schools and then youll see who is truly capable of greatness. My bet is on the latter"
X Link 2022-07-16T14:53Z 14.4K followers, [---] engagements

"We're starting a IRL event network. If you live in NYC SF Miami LA or Phoenix and want to join comment here so I can add you to the email list when we put out event announcements"
X Link 2022-07-19T02:37Z 14.4K followers, [---] engagements

"Good morning to everyone except VCs who host pitch competitions consistently with no intention of investing in any of the companies"
X Link 2022-11-15T14:44Z 14.4K followers, [--] engagements

"@TheHoopCentral"
X Link 2023-04-26T04:59Z 14.4K followers, 30.4K engagements

"Venture capital isn't built for outsiders. One person didn't decide that they were going to exclude outsiders. There isn't an internal group of VCs that petition other VCs to not answer cold emails. There's none of that. What it comes down to is incentives and business models"
X Link 2023-07-18T02:26Z 14.4K followers, 35.4K engagements

"I feel severely undervalued in Phoenix. I have been putting in consistent work into this startup scene since [----]. I have gotten several companies funded here singlehandly. I myself have been backed by luminaries like Jason Calacanis Eric Ries and employees at Google Facebook former execs at YC backed startups and top AngelList syndicates. I have interviewed [---] founders on my podcast dozens of them have literally built billion dollar companies. And my social media following is one of the largest in the startup scene and I use that megaphone to tout Phoenix weekly. Yet no one here asks me to"
X Link 2023-08-11T04:20Z 14.4K followers, 48.9K engagements

"Very grateful today because my wife and I are expecting a baby boy at any point in the next couple of weeks. Becoming a dad really puts a lot in perspective for the better. Thankful for this blessing. Happy Thanksgiving all"
X Link 2023-11-23T19:26Z 14.4K followers, [----] engagements

"The top pre-seed investors in my network: @dunkhippo33 (Hustle Fund) @TurnerNovak (Banana) @AlexPallNY (Mantis) @FrancisPSantora (Angel) @gjain (Afore) @kenny_tucker (Angel) @chudson (Precursor) @ericries (Angel) @rrhoover (Weekend) Who else should I know in the pre-seed space"
X Link 2024-08-28T20:29Z 14.4K followers, 49.3K engagements

"The post is not wrong. Im someone who has attempted to start two companies had a CTO and revenue for both and applied to @ycombinator [--] timesonly to get rejected every time. I understand that they prefer pre-revenue startups as do many VCs but I chose to prioritize revenue because I had rent to pay. Bills. A life to power. And no VC told me to wait until I have a nest egg. Every website says we will be the first check. To an outsider we believe that could be us. So we start the thing get some revenue start pitching for funding only to be the butt of the joke every night VCs go out to drinks"
X Link 2025-01-30T06:22Z 14.4K followers, 17.7K engagements

"The @BrickyardVC should be studied and copied. If you want to see the makings of the next YC look to Chattanooga not SF"
X Link 2025-02-12T15:12Z 14.4K followers, [----] engagements

"In [----] @Jason invested $100k into my startup. Within a year the company went to zero entirely based on my own mistakes. He could have changed his tune on me drastically but he was a professional and didnt make my life any ounce more difficult than it already was. (He could have). He was always fair to me. I dont think Palmer is painting a wholistic picture of him or how he treats founders even if his own relationship with Jason is based on facts. Jason Im sure has made mistakes probably some that he wish he didnt make but all Ill say is he always treated me well. And Ill go to bat for him"
X Link 2025-03-01T01:09Z 14.4K followers, 39.7K engagements

"I am making a video on the top programs for founders in [----]. I'm diving into: @neo @speedrun @HF0Residency @fdotinc @southpkcommons @joinodf @BrickyardVC @zfellows @aigrant @conviction (Embed) @pearvc (X) @btv_vc (The Mint) @theresidency Anyone missing"
X Link 2025-05-26T22:46Z 14.4K followers, 42.5K engagements

"Lets be honest.the VC/startup world is confusing AF. Most people either dont have the incentive to tell you how it really works or they just dont have the energy. Luckily Ive got some time this morning so heres the unfiltered breakdown"
X Link 2025-08-08T13:46Z 14.4K followers, 57.1K engagements

"The no bullshit guide to raising angel funding/venture capital as an outsider"
X Link 2025-08-13T03:47Z 14.4K followers, 374.6K engagements

"Also understand that if you're an outsider you are likely going to be more work for an investor. You'll have more questions you'll make more mistakes and you will generally just take up more of an investors time than a standard Stanford or Meta alum"
X Link 2025-08-13T03:48Z 14.4K followers, 15.4K engagements

"Understand before asking people for money: [--]. You will be more work for investors [--]. The data doesn't support investing in you [--]. This game is not fair at all [--]. It will be a struggle And by understanding this you have passed the first test.Test Wtf What test"
X Link 2025-08-13T03:50Z 14.4K followers, 11.2K engagements

"The first test is: Is this founder buckled in They may have no idea what they're doing. But they know the odds. They are ready for the journey and they're going on it anyway. If you can read and agree to the first few tweets of this thread then you've passed the first test"
X Link 2025-08-13T03:51Z 14.4K followers, [----] engagements

"This sure isn't your standard "fundraising process" advice thread but tbh that's too complicated imo. Building amazing products. Talk about them with investors. Don't be too transactional. And if it doesn't work out you can try again. Good luck :)"
X Link 2025-08-13T04:06Z 14.4K followers, [----] engagements

"Here are [--] people to follow on @X if you want to build up your context on how the tech/startup world works"
X Link 2025-08-15T20:47Z 14.4K followers, 135K engagements

"@nic_detommaso Never worked for me. Rejected from several scout programs even even though proven I had access to alpha. One VC firm ended our interview when I told them the one co I would bet on is Substack (2019). If your background isnt objectively elite not sure the advice is applicable"
X Link 2025-11-03T03:23Z 14.4K followers, 69.7K engagements

"I tried to break into VC in 2019-2020. Couldnt even get a firm to bet on me as a scout. Started Seedscout bc the industry didnt want me and I wanted to figure out why people less talented than me were getting opps I was being passed up for. The answer soon was obvious. @nic_detommaso Never worked for me. Rejected from several scout programs even even though proven I had access to alpha. One VC firm ended our interview when I told them the one co I would bet on is Substack (2019). If your background isnt objectively elite not sure the advice is applicable. @nic_detommaso Never worked for me."
X Link 2025-11-03T03:28Z 14.4K followers, 94.2K engagements

"Why is every non Bay Area startup raising a $500k pre-seed Just bc you aren't based in SF doesn't mean you're not competing with people who are. They are aiming to raise a lot more than that. Let's amp it up folks"
X Link 2025-11-10T03:24Z 14.4K followers, 154.3K engagements

"If you tell a VC you are raising $2M vs. $500k they will look at you differently. I am not a fan of raising just to raise but for the first round fuel the mf ship. You are going to war. Why is every non Bay Area startup raising a $500k pre-seed Just bc you aren't based in SF doesn't mean you're not competing with people who are. They are aiming to raise a lot more than that. Let's amp it up folks. Why is every non Bay Area startup raising a $500k pre-seed Just bc you aren't based in SF doesn't mean you're not competing with people who are. They are aiming to raise a lot more than that. Let's"
X Link 2025-11-10T03:31Z 14.4K followers, 55.7K engagements

"Outsiders think their post product / post revenue startup needs to raise a pre-seed little do they realize pre seed in its purest form is capital that is invested pre revenue and usually pre product. Its a stage-round mismatch. Seed is a better fit for post traction companies"
X Link 2025-11-13T04:13Z 14.4K followers, 43.3K engagements

"If you HAVE a product and traction just raise a seed round. Never raised before Raise like $100k-$250k from connected angels to get you the network and signal then go straight to seed. FYI: Pre-seed is for team. Seed is for product. A is for growth. B+ is for unit economics. Outsiders think their post product / post revenue startup needs to raise a pre-seed little do they realize pre seed in its purest form is capital that is invested pre revenue and usually pre product. Its a stage-round mismatch. Seed is a better fit for post traction companies. Outsiders think their post product / post"
X Link 2025-11-13T04:17Z 14.4K followers, 42.8K engagements

"Companies I see that could be the next big consumer thing: - @seedscout - @beondeck - @vercisocial - @brexHQ Supper Club Spinout - @contrarycapital spinout - @Stonks_dot_com - @launchhouse w/ new leadership - @LumaHQ - @DayOneD1 - @NomadList - @PraxisSociety - @culdesac"
X Link 2022-09-29T20:55Z 14.4K followers, [---] engagements

"There are [----] viable startups that would take investment at a $3000000 valuation right now. The challenge is SF VCs don't know how to find them and they don't even WANT to find them. There is a whole class of maker/hacker not tier [--] school founders who are left in dust"
X Link 2020-04-08T16:16Z 14.4K followers, [---] engagements

"Who are the most badass female seed stage VCs you know"
X Link 2020-05-04T02:50Z 14.4K followers, [---] engagements

"The initial pre-seed startup database is done. There are [---] companies on here that have raised less than $10M all categorized by sector. Anyone want access"
X Link 2020-09-15T21:26Z 14.4K followers, [---] engagements

"Ok @pipe is game changing. Absolutely mind-blowing"
X Link 2020-12-16T20:16Z 14.4K followers, [--] engagements

"Founders.If a platform existed that: [--]. Taught you how to fundraise [--]. Introduced you to VCs (when ready) [--]. Helped get you discounts on products [--]. Helped you find the best service providers [--]. Helped connect you to other founders in same stage Would you use it"
X Link 2021-01-02T04:22Z 14.4K followers, [---] engagements

"Applying to YC for the 10th time. Anyone want to take a look at my app"
X Link 2021-03-07T18:00Z 14.4K followers, [--] engagements

"In [----] I quit my job with no savings (and two credit cards) to pursue full time entrepreneurship. Life since then has been a struggle with finances in particular. This is the first birthday in [--] years where I feel financially sound enough to just enjoy the day"
X Link 2021-10-10T01:43Z 14.4K followers, [---] engagements

"Excited to share this interview with @iamgingertrash founder of @itsalltruffles on Forward Thinking Founders. We cover: Discussion of Truffle a device for local inference tied to humanoid robotics and personal intelligence. Insights from a unique upbringing in the Middle East and its impact on a technology journey. Future of AI agents surpassing human economies and using cryptocurrency primarily. Criticism of Sam Altman and OpenAI calling him the Antichrist of Silicon Valley. Critique of Y Combinator and the tech industrys meritocracy highlighting self-dealing. Emphasis on the need for a"
X Link 2025-01-13T22:15Z 14.4K followers, 28K engagements

"Here are the top startup programs for pre-seed founders that are currently on my radar: - @HF0Residency - @BrickyardVC - @southpkcommons - @fdotinc - @joinodf - Speedrun (by @a16z) - PearX (by @pearvc) - The Mint (by @btv_vc) What am I missing"
X Link 2025-02-14T00:49Z 14.4K followers, 64.1K engagements

"Note this isn't just how VC works. It's how the world works. People dont like doing business with strangers. They like working with people they already have context on. This is not a secret"
X Link 2025-08-13T03:57Z 14.4K followers, [----] engagements

"I am excited to launch @founder_arena the new front door to Silicon Valley (feel free to let yourself in). I will explain how it works but first I need to explain why we need this in the first place"
X Link 2025-08-27T17:12Z 14.4K followers, 51.6K engagements

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