#  @TimDraper Tim Draper Tim Draper is proud of his son Adam Draper, who has successfully raised funds for his fourth venture capital fund, Boost VC. Adam has built his own company and achieved impressive results, following in his father's footsteps in the venture capital industry. Tim Draper also continues to be enthusiastic about investing in innovative and groundbreaking ideas, particularly in the crypto and AI spaces. ### Engagements: [------] [#](/creator/twitter::20884310/interactions)  - [--] Week [-------] +70% - [--] Month [---------] +61% - [--] Months [---------] +42% - [--] Year [---------] +16% ### Mentions: [--] [#](/creator/twitter::20884310/posts_active)  - [--] Week [--] -12% - [--] Month [---] +72% - [--] Months [---] +129% - [--] Year [---] +38% ### Followers: [-------] [#](/creator/twitter::20884310/followers)  - [--] Week [-------] +0.72% - [--] Month [-------] +2.90% - [--] Months [-------] +5.20% - [--] Year [-------] +9% ### CreatorRank: [-------] [#](/creator/twitter::20884310/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [finance](/list/finance) 26.62% [cryptocurrencies](/list/cryptocurrencies) #3649 [stocks](/list/stocks) 10.07% [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) 9.35% [countries](/list/countries) 7.91% [automotive brands](/list/automotive-brands) 6.47% [social networks](/list/social-networks) 5.04% [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations) 4.32% [exchanges](/list/exchanges) 1.44% [vc firms](/list/vc-firms) 0.72% **Social topic influence** [bitcoin](/topic/bitcoin) #5464, [investment](/topic/investment) #3870, [tesla](/topic/tesla) #2169, [crypto](/topic/crypto) 3.6%, [ai](/topic/ai) 3.6%, [decentralized](/topic/decentralized) #97, [future](/topic/future) #3814, [money](/topic/money) 2.88%, [market](/topic/market) #2652, [pumpfun](/topic/pumpfun) #49 **Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by** [@drapervc](/creator/undefined) [@senzugod](/creator/undefined) [@soem1027](/creator/undefined) [@streamdrapertv](/creator/undefined) [@crypticbiz](/creator/undefined) [@seanjq1q](/creator/undefined) [@juicelaunch](/creator/undefined) [@defiancemediatv](/creator/undefined) [@abagonan](/creator/undefined) [@chinkoyboy](/creator/undefined) [@jasbarden](/creator/undefined) [@johnnydfork](/creator/undefined) [@prediction_xbt](/creator/undefined) [@khansahar140](/creator/undefined) [@paulrprichard](/creator/undefined) [@abstraplydotcom](/creator/undefined) [@navi9000x](/creator/undefined) [@consensus_defi](/creator/undefined) [@pumpfun](/creator/undefined) [@bitcoin](/creator/undefined) **Top assets mentioned** [Bitcoin (BTC)](/topic/bitcoin) [Tesla, Inc. (TSLA)](/topic/tesla) [Pump.fun (PUMP)](/topic/pumpfun) [Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL)](/topic/$googl) [Coinbase Global Inc. (COIN)](/topic/coinbase) [Microsoft Corp. (MSFT)](/topic/microsoft) [Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD)](/topic/$hood) [Oklo Inc. (OKLO)](/topic/$oklo) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "Why VC Why now Wrong question. The right question Why wouldnt I invest in early stage VC. always The best investors invest through every single market cycle. 🐻 🐂 📈 📉 The macro view only impacts early stage venture capital when theres an exit and that might be [--] years away. The macro view should have almost no bearing on when you invest. Timing the venture capital markets doesnt really work. We time for innovation. Innovation doesnt care if interest rates drop or if markets stabilize. Airbnb Uber and WhatsApp were all created amid market chaos. Knowing that why would you ever stop" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/2019093631983136960) 2026-02-04T17:00Z 285.7K followers, [----] engagements "Bitcoin holders face a brutal choice when they need cash. Sell your BTC (and cry later). Or spend [--] hours comparing complicated CeFi platforms with confusing rates and custody risks. Neither option makes sense. Our portfolio company @SatsTerminal has just launched Borrow the first non-custodial marketplace for Bitcoin-backed loans. What makes it different: One marketplace aggregating bitcoin-backed lenders (DEX + CEX) Noncustodial & no KYC. Your keys your control. Realtime transparent quotes: view net APR LTV fees and terms instantly before you borrow One simple flow from BTC to stablecoins" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/2008221995880902779) 2026-01-05T17:00Z 285.7K followers, 126.8K engagements "This next Tuesday Im sitting down with @a1lon9 co-founder of @Pumpfun on @StreamDraperTV. Well talk on-chain fundraising decentralized media and how pumpfuns Build In Public hackathon is expanding the traditional VC playbook. Make sure to tune in" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/2019516521245278634) 2026-02-05T21:00Z 285.7K followers, 410.4K engagements "Labels are cages. They limit how we view people and subconsciously diminish our expectations and perceptions of them. Dont let others define who/what you are. And dont define who/what someone else is. No labels. Be more" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/2021267946111369597) 2026-02-10T17:00Z 285.7K followers, 10.2K engagements "Going live on @streamdraperTV with @a1lon9 to dive into decentralized media internet capital markets and the future of startup fundraising Well also be hearing live pitches from teams coming out of the @pumpfun Hackathon. Tune in now👇" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/2021334407962034207) 2026-02-10T21:24Z 285.7K followers, 63.4K engagements "https://pump.fun/coin/CPLTbYbtDMKZtHBaPqdDmHjxNwESCEB14gm6VuoDpump https://pump.fun/coin/CPLTbYbtDMKZtHBaPqdDmHjxNwESCEB14gm6VuoDpump" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/2021334461758210129) 2026-02-10T21:24Z 285.7K followers, 11K engagements "Wanted to clear something up. I have donated to both the Harris and Trump campaigns. Roughly equal amounts. It allowed my wife and me to meet both candidates and make a more informed decision. I have come to the conclusion that both candidates have their hearts in the right place and while they would set different paths for America I am optimistic that either path will be a positive step. I am endorsing both candidates" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1846667443323994226) 2024-10-16T21:40Z 285.6K followers, 3.2M engagements "DraperTV is Now Live Streaming on @pumpdotfun At @StreamDraperTV were always looking to explore new frontiers and that includes experimenting with emerging crypto platforms that bring creators and communities closer together. You can now watch all our content on @pumpdotfun - For the audience engaged in our stream on pump we'll be sharing DraperTV exclusive rewards to our community there over the next few months - so stay tuned We may be dropping our first reward announcement early next week Ive spent my career investing in disruptors from Bitcoin to Tesla to Skype because I believe" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1979218210340626689) 2025-10-17T16:09Z 285.5K followers, 481.3K engagements "Michigan just became home to @DGBventures's second office. @bleznak has been crushing it with our PropTech portfolio companies. Troy-headquartered @LitFinancial_ (mortgage brokerage) and Birmingham-based AIVRE (AI-powered appraisal software) are both performing exceptionally well. When your portfolio companies are thriving like this you don't just watch from LA. You plant roots. Why Michigan Why now Detroit is the mortgage capital of the country. Rocket Companies is there. The PropTech ecosystem is exploding. And we have multiple Michigan-based portfolio companies that need a centralized hub." [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1988290645497446811) 2025-11-11T17:00Z 285.5K followers, 15.3K engagements "People ask where my optimism comes from. When I was younger I played football. I joined five benchwarmers in a challenge against the [--] best athletes on the team. Soit seemed hopeless. So we changed the game. We ran routes they werent expecting. We lined up in ways that confused them. And we humiliated them. As clich as it may sound that moment taught me everything: Anything is possible. There is always a way. The underdogs always have a shot. Try anything. In my VC career I had a couple early investment wins that nobody expected. Same lesson different stakes. That's why I invest the way I do." [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/2000611839361814586) 2025-12-15T17:00Z 285.5K followers, 26.3K engagements "I recently spoke at the Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Industry Forum These were my major points: AI and Bitcoin are merging faster than anyone expected. Bitcoin will create a decentralized economic system. Robots and AI will work alongside humans. They'll earn micropayments for their labor and they wont be accepting dollars or any government currency. They'll be taking micropayments digitally and will become part of the social economy. As founders you are best suited to look to the future like this and adjust your startup accordingly. Embrace technology and innovation." [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/2008176699792318779) 2026-01-05T14:00Z 285.4K followers, 63.6K engagements "Had a fantastic conversation on The Business Method podcast. We covered a lot of ground from my early investment in Tesla when no company had succeeded in making a US car company for [--] years to SpaceX when the only space innovations were happening inside governments and to Bitcoin where no venture capitalist would venture into a currency not controlled and run by a government. All of them are now what we call Chimeras companies that we fund and reach $1 TRILLION in value (SpaceX is almost there). and there is a lot more market for each of them to grow into.Bitcoin in particular could become" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/2008946950465573158) 2026-01-07T17:00Z 285K followers, [----] engagements "At @DraperVC we believe Hyperbitcoinization is coming. Were backing Bitcoin founders for the third time with the BitcoinFi Accelerator. Tune in to hear whats next for the [----] Winter batch. 📢 Calling all founders building on Bitcoin. Join us on January 13th for as we chat with @DraperVC's very own @TimDraper and our very own @mhluongo to discuss the what's next for BitcoinFi Accelerator. Hosted by @maxime_bucaille Set a reminder here ➡ https://t.co/iMKGWBp5Iv https://t.co/yRgrAWVlVA 📢 Calling all founders building on Bitcoin. Join us on January 13th for as we chat with @DraperVC's very own" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/2010074480476098680) 2026-01-10T19:41Z 285.5K followers, 21.5K engagements "Arguably all Silicon Valley-styled venture capital stemmed from my grandfather General William Draper of Draper Gaither & Anderson. From there Bill Draper started Draper and Johnson investment Company which spun out to become Sutter Hill Ventures and Asset Management Company. From there VC flourished. Venture historians may see some day that Draper Associates was the seed for some of Silicon Valleys most iconic VCs too. In [----] John Fisher joined Draper Associates and in [----] we changed the name to Draper Fisher Associates. John now runs DFJ Growth a successful growth fund with a significant" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/2011483480161730907) 2026-01-14T17:00Z 285K followers, 55.8K engagements "Brian Armstrong makes sense here. The current Senate compromise is worse than no bill at all. Sounds like the banks have been meddling. BREAKING: Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says Coinbase "can't support" the crypto market structure legislation as currently written 👀 "We'd rather have no bill than a bad bill." https://t.co/3BCgWw0kM9 BREAKING: Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says Coinbase "can't support" the crypto market structure legislation as currently written 👀 "We'd rather have no bill than a bad bill." https://t.co/3BCgWw0kM9" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/2011575430810386821) 2026-01-14T23:05Z 285K followers, 112.6K engagements "Its easy to see what could go wrong. Its much harder to see potential" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/2011845866160861297) 2026-01-15T17:00Z 285K followers, 10.9K engagements "Just wrapped up an incredible conversation with the Divot team about Bitcoin entrepreneurship and why California needs to wake up. A couple things we covered: : I bought my first bitcoins at $4. Lost everything to Mt. Gox. Bought back in in a US Marshall's auction when I paid over market at $632. People thought I was crazy when Bitcoin was at $180 in [----] and I predicted $10000 by [----]. Three years to the day later it hit exactly that. My next prediction was thwarted by a misguided administration. Now we are back on track. Now I'm calling $250000 in six months and all up from there. $1$2" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/2013295421716865437) 2026-01-19T17:00Z 285K followers, 52.5K engagements "Most breakthrough technologies challenge the status quo and scare people: People start by ignoring them. Then they argue to try to keep the status quo. "This is immoral" "This changes too much" "We can't have this in society" Then they start using it themselves. Then they become evangelists. This is cool. Take a look. Eventually the breakthrough technology seems as though it has always been here. Some examples of technologies that went through this cycle: Electricity was witchcraft. Automobiles were unsafe and noisy and scared the horses. Computers were going to put accountants out of work." [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/2014020197989089599) 2026-01-21T17:00Z 285K followers, 13.5K engagements "I was on Bloomberg's Open Interest a couple months ago and talked about a movie from the 90s. Since I watched Multiplicity (where Michael Keaton made copies of himself to get more done) Ive wondered what would happen if that were real. Fast forward to [----] it is real. I have multiple AI digital twins. They look like me. Sound like me. Think like me (well at least the first two). Also they are always available. Entrepreneurs can pitch their ideas to one of my digital twin 24/7 and get feedback on their business model. I can only take so many meetings. Only review so many decks. Only mentor so" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/2015832139720491445) 2026-01-26T17:00Z 285.2K followers, 12.3K engagements "Heres a 2-flag filter that will save you from 90% of bad investments. 🚩 Red Flag No. 1: Too obvious too easy 100+ competitors. If you can Google up [---] companies doing a similar thing then its too easy to build. Someone will do it cheaper and its a race to the bottom. 🚩 Red Flag No. 2: Regulations I've watched the SEC kill startups because they "might someday look like an exchange." When regulators try to solve problems that don't exist yet innovation dies. Entrepreneurs should have more freedom in the sandbox and regulators can always step in later when theres an actual reason to step in." [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/2016919288737911162) 2026-01-29T17:00Z 284K followers, 15.1K engagements ""How did you KNOW @Tesla would succeed" I didn't. But I did the math. And the numbers said: If this works it's going to work REALLY big. That's the calculation most VCs refuse to make. They want certainty. They want "safe bets." But the safe ones aren't as safe as you think. And the risky ones aren't as risky as you think. The difference is that the risky ones have 100x potential. The safe ones have 3x potential. When you actually do the math the odds of success are about the same. So I'll take the weird founder with the crazy idea over the polished founder with the "proven model" any day." [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1999162312792695133) 2025-12-11T17:00Z 285.7K followers, 21K engagements "We just led the $4.5M seed round of Potato. Because we at @drapervc believe that accelerating science and unlocking runaway knowledge production is a bigger unlock than the internet itself. @readysetpotato 🥔 is building autonomous AI scientists: agents that can read research form hypotheses design experiments and run them across code and chemistry. This is how we 10x the pace of life sciences research and unlock discoveries that wouldve taken decades - at a fraction of the cost. This is end-to-end closed-loop science. Faster cheaper and infinitely scalable. Literature reviews automated" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1912547085339308079) 2025-04-16T16:42Z 285.7K followers, 11.9K engagements "I care deeply about Bitcoin innovation. Amid all the noise @Stacks and @Muneeb have consistently proven themselves as top Bitcoin innovators. Stacks new SIP-031 treasury management framework sets Stacks up for growth. Over half a billion dollars in Bitcoin is already deposited into Stacks. That's real capital flowing to where infrastructure actually works. Stacks L2 provides fast transaction speed and manages to maintain 100% Bitcoin hashpower security. Layer [--] technology combined with a new treasury will allow stacks to compete with the largest chains. At @drapervc we are looking forward for" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1933222814699696446) 2025-06-12T18:00Z 285.7K followers, 78.4K engagements "Here's the story on @Athenahealth: "Kiss frogs until you find a prince." I guess I just like to look for the diamonds in the rough but it seems to pay off. Most VCs like to back the winners companies that seem like obvious successes I like to look for those startups that get overlooked because they are unusual or ugly. So I was out there kissing frogs. This is how I ended up meeting Jonathan Bush co-founder of Athenahealth. Before Jonathan came along: Medical records were scattered on paper across random doctors' offices Bills and insurance forms were done by hand Doctors had zero visibility" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1965082778623746333) 2025-09-08T16:00Z 285.7K followers, 14.3K engagements "2026 will be big. #Bitcoin goes mainstream. My $250k prediction finally reached. IPO window opens with a $trillion company. Space flight to the moon for passengers. Bio-Cures drive longer lives. Autonomous vehicles move us around the roads and in the air. Amazing Awesome Bonanza year https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2009043285709627819 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2009043285709627819" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/2009043285709627819) 2026-01-07T23:23Z 285.7K followers, 78.5K engagements "This is promising. Ideally they talk with bitcoin people and not bank lobbyists in defining guidelines. I can make myself available. JUST IN: SEC and CFTC will now work jointly on Bitcoin & crypto regulation in their "most ambitious initiative in a generation" 👀 https://t.co/j6zsLqchqw JUST IN: SEC and CFTC will now work jointly on Bitcoin & crypto regulation in their "most ambitious initiative in a generation" 👀 https://t.co/j6zsLqchqw" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/2016995592158007734) 2026-01-29T22:03Z 285.7K followers, 24K engagements "Fun feature in the History of Bitcoin about the time I bagged [-----] of the black market BTC at auction. The night before the auction I decided that I would actually bid over the market price. The market was $618 and I bid $632. My thinking was this: either Bitcoin would be extraordinary and transform the world economy or it wouldnt. If it did the market for Bitcoin against fiat would be infinite as Bitcoin rose and the dollar fell. If it didnt I would lose my investment. It didnt really matter much if I bid $617 or $632. I was surprised that I won all nine lots and I ended up buying more than" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/2017281695943389447) 2026-01-30T17:00Z 285.7K followers, 196.1K engagements "I fund rebellions. I back founders who tear up the status quo. Their ideas may sound crazy to you today but they are inevitably shaping the future. It's like funding a controlled explosion. And that new energy challenges industries to make them better: Banks now custody Bitcoin. Slack transforms communication Microsoft responds with Teams. Tesla enters the market and suddenly every automaker rediscovers innovation. Progress happens in bursts of energy. Take Max Space as an example. They're launching expandable balloons that grow to football stadium size in orbit. Those giant structures could" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/2018368874983661595) 2026-02-02T17:00Z 285.7K followers, 29.3K engagements "AI is going to take all of our jobs has become a common refrain. Whats far less discussed is why thats actually a good thing. We have an investment in a company that integrates AI into the legal system. Best possible legal defense using AI. Best possible offense using AI. Most effective and efficient dispute settlements using AI. Imagine contracts that set AI as the default settlement option before arbitration or court. We could clear the court system (and the American tax payers) of millions of dollars. We're using AI at Draper Associates throughout our venture process starting with deal" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/2018731240388768092) 2026-02-03T17:00Z 285.7K followers, 12.5K engagements "Im not a contrarian investor. Contrarian implies that theres is a dissenting voice. I look for companies that are so exciting and innovative that there is no dissenting voice. When you're investing in something truly new you might be challenging the status quo but mostly you are just seeing where this new path leads. The status quo is a drag on progress" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/2019456020259696970) 2026-02-05T17:00Z 285.7K followers, 19.8K engagements "If technology is controversial it is usually a great advancement in humanity #bitcoin #nuclear #ai . The future looks bright" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/2020917437722505490) 2026-02-09T17:47Z 285.7K followers, 12.1K engagements "Always honored to be interviewed by CoinDesk and intrigued to see what my words look like when translated for an international audience. Thanks CoinDesk Japan for sharing my thoughts on the shifting stance of governments on cryptocurrency. I think they are finally seeing the light. For a government Bitcoin can streamline their processes and improve their treasuries. [--]. All accounting bookkeeping transfers payables and receipts can all be recorded perfectly on the Bitcoin blockchain. [--]. Taxes can be calculated and built into the Bitcoin blockchain. [--]. No new IRS or other tax collectors need be" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/2020905557377564891) 2026-02-09T17:00Z 285.7K followers, 10.6K engagements "#SiliconValley did a great job with the #SuperBowl . #LadyGaga #jerryrice #sonicboom #confettibombs and #TheGame itself were my highlights. Congratulations #Seahawks. Amazing spectacle. My ears are still ringing" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/2020916670043169083) 2026-02-09T17:44Z 285.7K followers, [----] engagements "Safe bets are actually risky bets to me. Safe = Consensus Consensus = Obvious not a big enough stretch. Consensus will be done by the big companies before a startup is able to build its market. There was an era when everyone loved traditional brokers. That was the safe investment. So I invested in Robinhood. When no US car company had succeeded for [--] years I invested in Tesla. When self-driving cars was unthinkable I invested in Cruise (acquired by General Motors). When traditional media was still the norm I invested in Twitch. And of course. when the U.S. dollar is the pinnacle of stability" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/2021630334522294580) 2026-02-11T17:00Z 285.7K followers, 31.2K engagements "While doing due diligence on potentially investing in the Las Vegas Athletics I stumbled on Banana Ball. Now Im looking for the Banana Balls of startups. Let me explain: I love traditional baseball. But its the almost identical to the game that was invented in [----]. But Banana Ball. Banana Ball has revolutionized the entire experience by changing all the rules. Game tied in the ninth inning Forget extra innings. The game becomes a one-on-one showdown between the pitcher and the batter. The batter hits the ball and has to race around ALL the bases while the pitcher scrambles to get the ball" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/2021992721515446301) 2026-02-12T17:00Z 285.7K followers, 12.4K engagements "Bitcoin and Crypto unlock freedom speed and opportunity. The founders who move early will define the future. Looking forward to judging the @Pumpfun BiP Hackathon and backing the next wave of on-chain builders. Cryptos BIGGEST Advisors are joining the Pump fun BiP Hackathon Now is your chance to access the most successful & biggest thinkers in crypto & beyond as well as the chance to receive a part of the $3M investment from Pump Fund regardless of your stage Meet the Advisors 👇 https://t.co/LoaymLUB1c Cryptos BIGGEST Advisors are joining the Pump fun BiP Hackathon Now is your chance to" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/2017374007469781433) 2026-01-30T23:06Z 285.7K followers, 60.6K engagements "The #bitcoin opportunity is palpable. In it for the long haul. Waaay better and more secure than trusting leaky banks and spending governments" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/2019172393902547123) 2026-02-04T22:13Z 285.7K followers, 52.6K engagements "Proud to share a major milestone for @NatilusAero. Weve led a$28M Series Ato help bring blended-wing-body aircraft from vision to reality - joined by strong strategic and institutional partners including @flexport @typeonevc New Vista Capital @TheVeteranFund and Wave Function. This funding takes Natilus throughfull-scale manufacturing of KONA their regional cargo aircraft and pushes the program toward first flight. At the same time the team is unveilingHORIZON EVO: an evolved dual-deck blended-wing-body passenger aircraft that integrates real-world FAA and airline feedback while remaining" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/2021246843871461449) 2026-02-10T15:36Z 285.7K followers, [----] engagements "One of our portfolio companies just partnered to build habitats on the Moon and Mars. 🌕🚀 Voyager Technologies teamed up with Max Space to build expandable habitats. Its actual infrastructure for people to live and work in deep space. Not hotels/space-tourism but habitats for people to live and work in. The best way to describe it is vacuum-sealed pillows that launch compact and inflate after deployment. The modules launch together in a single mission with no ISS-style assembly required. Theyre high-volume but relatively low-mass built on [--] years of on-orbit experience. Ground validation is" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/2022355116742054140) 2026-02-13T17:00Z 285.7K followers, 11.1K engagements "This is awesome. @DraperNationHQ The evolution of human civilization so far: Stone Age: [---] people in a cave Bronze Age: [-----] in a city Industrial Age: Billions in nation-states Digital Age: [--] billion interconnected Next: Each shift rewrote the rules. The next one will blow your mind 🧵: https://t.co/YERkFoTSsE The evolution of human civilization so far: Stone Age: [---] people in a cave Bronze Age: [-----] in a city Industrial Age: Billions in nation-states Digital Age: [--] billion interconnected Next: Each shift rewrote the rules. The next one will blow your mind 🧵: https://t.co/YERkFoTSsE" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1859721889108853154) 2024-11-21T22:13Z 259.7K followers, 10K engagements "Fun interview. Click for viewing. https://alphapartners.com/news/2024/11/future-markets-and-viral-innovation/ https://alphapartners.com/news/2024/11/future-markets-and-viral-innovation/" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1861863346049601615) 2024-11-27T20:03Z 259.9K followers, [----] engagements "Interview in India. #bitcoin #freedom #trust https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/startup/china-will-flatline-india-to-cross-china-pretty-quickly-legendary-investor-tim-draper-on-trump-elon-musk-bitcoin-12869429.html https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/startup/china-will-flatline-india-to-cross-china-pretty-quickly-legendary-investor-tim-draper-on-trump-elon-musk-bitcoin-12869429.html" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1862125239381184906) 2024-11-28T13:23Z 259.9K followers, [----] engagements "This is fun. I get the laser eyes for the time being. Hoping we break $100k during my time. #bitcoin #trust #freedom #100k Featuring @TimDraper with laser eyes on the bitcoin globe for the next couple of hours. This is not a paid promotionwere simply sharing love with people we believe make this industry great. Tim has been a pillar of the crypto startup ecosystem backing exceptional founders and Featuring @TimDraper with laser eyes on the bitcoin globe for the next couple of hours. This is not a paid promotionwere simply sharing love with people we believe make this industry great. Tim has" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1862652936352133406) 2024-11-30T00:20Z 260.5K followers, 14.1K engagements "This is fascinating and a precursor to efforts like @DraperNationHQ. #freedom #trust https://youtu.be/AXz0kbMKPu0si=EblIJ2ClGmUMAi5W https://youtu.be/AXz0kbMKPu0si=EblIJ2ClGmUMAi5W" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1862956318153400629) 2024-11-30T20:26Z 259.9K followers, [----] engagements "Proud to support Cudis as they launch 002a groundbreaking leap in wearable wellness technology. Ive always believed in empowering individuals to take control of their lives and this innovation does just that. With advanced biometric tracking personalized AI insights and secure data ownership powered by blockchain Cudis is redefining how we engage with our health. This is the future of wellness. CUDIS [---] is here. After selling out of our [---] our second-generation ring has finally arrived. [--] days of battery life. [--] critical metrics tracked. [--] colors to start. Minimal 3-gram weight. Dust" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1863687409503965191) 2024-12-02T20:51Z 261.3K followers, 10.2K engagements "Great interview. Tim Draper on Bitcoin Big Leaps and the Future of Innovation" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1869134222893744445) 2024-12-17T21:35Z 260.4K followers, [----] engagements "Brilliant and wise words from Betsy DeVos. Great lightning round too. #schoolchoice #freedom #schools Betsy DeVos Former U.S. Secretary of Education Ed on the Edge via @YouTube https://youtu.be/fzn96rehxgwsi=6E9THYdUb643yB45 https://youtu.be/fzn96rehxgwsi=6E9THYdUb643yB45" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1869726865281384535) 2024-12-19T12:49Z 260.5K followers, [----] engagements "So cool. Watch the video and see the future. #future #glasses Excited to announce Raven Resonance our research lab building lightweight AR glasses plus a new OS. https://t.co/AuqwsmautT Excited to announce Raven Resonance our research lab building lightweight AR glasses plus a new OS. https://t.co/AuqwsmautT" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1870416210518819032) 2024-12-21T10:29Z 261.1K followers, 12.8K engagements "Merry Christmas. Here is a fun one. Here is a link to today's Draper Decentralized video: Colossal Biosciences and Melbourne University Join Forces to Combat Frog Extinction with Genetic Breakthrough -@colossal See more@DraperVC companies http://www.draper.tv https://youtu.be/poyUUWYuIqQ https://youtu.be/poyUUWYuIqQ http://www.draper.tv https://youtu.be/poyUUWYuIqQ https://youtu.be/poyUUWYuIqQ" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1871919730057183282) 2024-12-25T14:03Z 260.5K followers, [----] engagements "Time magazine inventions of the year include our company @aiseer https://time.com/7094922/ai-seer-facticity-ai/ https://time.com/7094922/ai-seer-facticity-ai/" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1872433146182160588) 2024-12-27T00:03Z 261.1K followers, [----] engagements "Netflix vs Blockbuster moments to come: Bitcoin vs the banks. Digital health care vs big pharma. DeSci vs. educational establishment Robots vs Big Union bosses Drones vs Military Industrial Complex" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1876432071423639996) 2025-01-07T00:54Z 261.3K followers, 13.8K engagements "Regions in which to invest: I believe that countries that are promoting freedom and trust are going to surge economically in the coming decade. Those include Argentina with Melei as he drives that country forward as a bastion for capitalism Uruguay because of the work La Calle did to encourage people to work unencumbered by regulations and El Salvador because of Bukele and his drive to build a Bitcoin economy. I believe India could be an economic powerhouse if they can get out of their own way and keep regulations from hamstringing their incredible and entrepreneurial people. And I think the" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1876432893725343857) 2025-01-07T00:57Z 261.2K followers, [----] engagements "This is so cool. Science will take a quantum leap forward. #science @adamdraper The DeSci $50K by @AdamDraper https://www.adamdraper.vc/p/the-desci-50kr=17pb9&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false https://www.adamdraper.vc/p/the-desci-50kr=17pb9&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1882112368815276067) 2025-01-22T17:05Z 261.3K followers, [----] engagements "Check out the BitcoinFi accelerator. @drapervc 's Maxime Bucaille put together a stellar group of @Bitcoin innovators. https://www.youtube.com/watchv=lTo_n_kMTa4 https://www.youtube.com/watchv=lTo_n_kMTa4" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1882936276938375430) 2025-01-24T23:39Z 269.3K followers, [----] engagements "Goodbye to SAD SAB [---]. We welcome banks to the new world of #bitcoin. Banks dont have to pretend that the dollar is better anymore. #freedom #trust #blockchain #frictionless" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1882948296811151725) 2025-01-25T00:27Z 261.6K followers, 49K engagements "Tim Drapers Exclusive Interview on Tech Disruption & Bold Ideas Raji. via @YouTube https://youtu.be/8zBDU6_c8iEsi=0tD-jqwn8udoj1YK https://youtu.be/8zBDU6_c8iEsi=0tD-jqwn8udoj1YK" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1886726887646617621) 2025-02-04T10:41Z 265.2K followers, 11.5K engagements "I am a fan of Cryptonite. Check it out. The top AI private companies for 2025Elon gets hostile with Sam Masa holds the cards Hello DOGE goodbye middle managers and more groovy stuff. https://substack.com/@anthonybperkins/note/p-153126922utm_source=notes-share-action https://substack.com/@anthonybperkins/note/p-153126922utm_source=notes-share-action" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1893007315416293435) 2025-02-21T18:38Z 266.8K followers, [----] engagements "" Ill be in Argentina from March 4-7 for the Draper Cygnus Tech Week meeting the incredible deep tech entrepreneurs shaping the countrys future alongside @drapercygnus my fund focused on Latin-founded deep tech startups based in Buenos Aires I hope to meet President @JMilei and discuss the future and Argentinas role in it. Who knows I might even bring back a chainsaw like @elonmusks to cut through bureaucracy and accelerate innovation" https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1892721601302376628 https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1892721601302376628 😂 https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1892721601302376628" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1895180040314462285) 2025-02-27T18:31Z 265.3K followers, 18.1K engagements "From our @drapervc startups here is AI to check for facts and lies. When in doubt please tag and try our @AskFacticity X Bot out. Please repost and together let's lets make social media and the internet great again Currently fake news travels 6X faster than real news: https://t.co/VqrK3T0T6O Looking for volunteer moderators to try to hasten When in doubt please tag and try our @AskFacticity X Bot out. Please repost and together let's lets make social media and the internet great again Currently fake news travels 6X faster than real news: https://t.co/VqrK3T0T6O Looking for volunteer" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1901785219830804991) 2025-03-17T23:58Z 270.7K followers, 17.2K engagements "Awesome #crypto #freedom TON Foundation announces leading US-Based VCs invest over $400M in Toncoin. This list includes such respected names as: 🔹@sequoia 🔹@RibbitCapital 🔹@benchmark 🔹Kingsway 🔹Vy Capital 🔹@drapervc 🔹Libertus Capital 🔹@coinfund_io 🔹@hypersphere_ 🔹@SkyBridge 🔹and https://t.co/907JT9Xs7n TON Foundation announces leading US-Based VCs invest over $400M in Toncoin. This list includes such respected names as: 🔹@sequoia 🔹@RibbitCapital 🔹@benchmark 🔹Kingsway 🔹Vy Capital 🔹@drapervc 🔹Libertus Capital 🔹@coinfund_io 🔹@hypersphere_ 🔹@SkyBridge 🔹and" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1903111724347298167) 2025-03-21T15:49Z 265.1K followers, 24.5K engagements "Interviews with high schoolers are always interesting. #bitcoin #freedom #highschool https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Kb2jc0D7AMrB9XwRc2jUdsi=CuiRVltcTRG0Y4-DdCMg1A&context=spotify%3Ashow%3A7JMUXofD5O7klDdsZG5LOW https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Kb2jc0D7AMrB9XwRc2jUdsi=CuiRVltcTRG0Y4-DdCMg1A&context=spotify%3Ashow%3A7JMUXofD5O7klDdsZG5LOW" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1905406894690501001) 2025-03-27T23:49Z 265.6K followers, [----] engagements "One of my greatest heroes @BaijuBhatt is thinking big again. After founding Robinhood he is bringing space solar to the earth with @aetherflux. @drapervc startup. So awesome. America needs more energy. @AetherfluxUSA can deliver it. https://t.co/wYVR6Pt2Wx America needs more energy. @AetherfluxUSA can deliver it. https://t.co/wYVR6Pt2Wx" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1907489274213315073) 2025-04-02T17:44Z 265.6K followers, 11.1K engagements "This is fun. Our lie detector startup proves it. Join the Facticity AI: [--] Truths & [--] Lie Video Challenge and create a 90-sec clip exposing how misinformation spreadsand how to fight back using https://t.co/uPUkaaWnYi. Not entering Repost and earn [---] lifetime credits on https://t.co/uPUkaaWnYi For more information https://t.co/trsFqesMCB Join the Facticity AI: [--] Truths & [--] Lie Video Challenge and create a 90-sec clip exposing how misinformation spreadsand how to fight back using https://t.co/uPUkaaWnYi. Not entering Repost and earn [---] lifetime credits on https://t.co/uPUkaaWnYi For more" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1910171696671404481) 2025-04-10T03:23Z 265.7K followers, [----] engagements "A hack by a government is an act of war. Beware North Korea. Dont f*ck with the US citizens money" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1910171995557552400) 2025-04-10T03:24Z 265.7K followers, 13.7K engagements "Talking about how the SEC could evolve. This could really happen under this new administration and could open up incredible US innovation opportunity and https://www.youtube.com/watchv=oP8cr55XmeU https://www.youtube.com/watchv=oP8cr55XmeU" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1910390729354162657) 2025-04-10T17:53Z 265.7K followers, [----] engagements "We funded this company when it was just a sparkle in the eye of a dire wolfs DNA. Now theyre resurrecting extinct species. Colossal ideas need colossal conviction. That's what we do @drapervc @colossal https://time.com/7274542/colossal-dire-wolf/ https://time.com/7274542/colossal-dire-wolf/" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1911494004706779445) 2025-04-13T18:57Z 266.4K followers, 14.1K engagements "The dire wolf pups youve seen all over the internet Theyre a glimpse into the future of biotech and a massive step forward for biodiversity from Colossal Biosciences. We invested in Colossal because theyre relentlessly mission-driven on boldly rebooting conservation and reimagining whats possible through frontier biology. Its exactly what were looking for at Draper Associates. Founders who arent afraid to take an unexpected path to meet a massive global goal. In this case the wolves are genetically similar to the dire wolves that went extinct more than [-----] years ago bred using genetically" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1912874232570421264) 2025-04-17T14:22Z 268.8K followers, [----] engagements "We invested in @Apptronik because we believe humanoid robots wont just join the workforce - theyll transform it. They just closed a $403M Series A with Google Mercedes-Benz ARK Invest and more to bring Apollo to life: a general-purpose humanoid built for logistics manufacturing and beyond. This is real-world embodied AI. Were talking about robots walking factory floors packing boxes responding to disasters and eventually helping in homes hospitals elder care and more. The team has roots at NASA DeepMind announced a strategic partnership and Apollo is already scaling with customers like" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1914042534655086754) 2025-04-20T19:44Z 265.7K followers, 23.2K engagements "We backed @Oklo because we believe nuclear power can be clean compact and game-changing. Now theyre proving it: ✔ 46% stock growth last quarter ✔ 200%+ return over [--] years ✔ On track to deploy their first Aurora fast reactor by [----] Its modular metal-fueled and designed for a future that runs on abundant decentralized clean energy. This is the future @drapervc https://www.powermag.com/oklo-advances-siting-on-track-for-aurora-nuclear-fast-reactor-deployment-at-inl-in-2027/ https://www.powermag.com/oklo-advances-siting-on-track-for-aurora-nuclear-fast-reactor-deployment-at-inl-in-2027/" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1914731539377922111) 2025-04-22T17:22Z 266.8K followers, [----] engagements "I fund rebellions. I back founders who tear up the status quo. Their ideas may sound crazy to you today but they are inevitably shaping the future. It's like funding a controlled explosion. And that new energy challenges industries to make them better: Banks now custody Bitcoin. Slack transforms communication Microsoft responds with Teams. Tesla enters the market and suddenly every automaker rediscovers innovation. Progress happens in bursts of energy. Take Max Space as an example. They're launching expandable balloons that grow to football stadium size in orbit. Those giant structures could" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1921958608939753716) 2025-05-12T16:00Z 267K followers, 10.1K engagements "I invested in Tesla Twitch and Baidu when they were very different ideas. But they all followed this playbook to become generational companies: [--]. Make the first move Youll have much less information than you need. But thats okay. The truth is that founders will never have enough information upfront. Their actions produce the insights they need. [--]. Be prepared to pivot Insights can come from anywhere customers the market or your team. And they might lead you somewhere very different from where you started. YouTube started as a dating site. [--]. Have a north star Be open to change but theres" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1922683496029729228) 2025-05-14T16:00Z 267K followers, 14.8K engagements "Hire slow fire fast. Everyone says that but only a few actually follow it. Heres what hiring slow actually means: "Wait until the wheels are coming off your business to add a new person. Wait until people are screaming at you that they've missed you know their kids baseball game four weekends in a row and they just can't handle it anymore." And on firing fast: "If somebody is in there and they just don't seem to be pulling their weight. think of them as you're in a boat you're in a refugee boat and you're all paddling forward and there's one person paddling back the other way. You don't need" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1923045921849475104) 2025-05-15T16:00Z 267K followers, 11.2K engagements "How to build network effects into your startup:" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1924857804554436658) 2025-05-20T16:00Z 270.4K followers, [----] engagements "Aging used to be irreversible. Thats changing. NewLimit just raised $130M to build a biological time machine for human cells. Theyve already got [--] treatments in development that reprogram and restore function in aging liver cells. And their AI model has let them hone in on the correct approach extremely quickly. They can iterate on ideas much faster than traditional biotech companies saving huge amounts of time and money. Only the high potential drugs advance to real-world testing. But whether a drug is a success or not their AI model gets trained on the results. And as that cycle gains" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1925220096592761167) 2025-05-21T16:00Z 267.4K followers, 11.2K engagements "Most investors are asking the wrong question. When I meet founders I think about one main question: Is this founder meant to do this The key is whether they're deeply connected to this journey theyre on. So I ask every founder: "Why are you doing this" It's simple but very revealing. The entrepreneurial tourists stumble. They say "I wanted to make money" or "My friend thought it was a good idea." But the true entrepreneurs hearts burst out of their chests. They say "Because my boss did it all wrong" or "No one's seen this technology and it's incredible" or "Customers don't understand how" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1925582607108251779) 2025-05-22T16:00Z 267.4K followers, [----] engagements "We at @draper_u are proud to partner with @RaiseSummit: Europes premier AI startup competition. And we want to see YOU there. Whether you're just launching your MVP or already scaling revenue this is your chance to go big. Only two requirements to apply: Raised less than $10M Building in AI Make it into the Top [---] and youll: Attend the RAISE Summit Compete for a share of $5M+ in prizes (funding cloud credits & more) Meet top-tier VCs including Sequoia a16z Draper Associates Balderton BGV and more And yes our Partner at @drapervc @AndyTANGvc will be speaking on stage. This is how startups go" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1928121583911985468) 2025-05-29T16:09Z 268.2K followers, [----] engagements "@DropoutCapital I think retailers will just want to take the better more valuable currency Bitcoin. Of course retail is about to go through a major transformation. Experience will trump products" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1929486094397034846) 2025-06-02T10:31Z 267.6K followers, [--] engagements "@bsilone It is the dollar that is volatile as it slowly becomes worth less and less. One bitcoin is worth one bitcoin. The dollar drops about 50% per year or more against bitcoin" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1929486574481281182) 2025-06-02T10:33Z 268.2K followers, [--] engagements "Theres more than one Tim Draper out there. Only one is actually human. The others are my four digital twins and they dont sleep. Theyre out there 24/7 Writing investment analyses Hosting quarterly market insights Advising portfolio founders across [--] time zones Projecting as holograms at global summits I can't attend But Tim arent you worried about AI replacing you I haven't replaced myself. I've *multiplied* myself. For example AI isnt going to make lawyers obsolete. But it could handle a lot of cut-and-dry cases and tedious paperwork. Only the cases that actually go to court will be overseen" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1929523448969408739) 2025-06-02T13:00Z 268.5K followers, 13.5K engagements "Everyone should read this letter from @APompliano . I guess no onenotevenTrump and Eloncanstopgovernment spending. Once the US government allowed collective bargaining for its employees it was like driving a truck down a mountain with no brakes. The good news is that Bitcoin is a hedge against government overspending. Read Pomp's letter https://pomp.substack.com/p/government-spending-is-never-going https://pomp.substack.com/p/government-spending-is-never-going" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1930308702961320385) 2025-06-04T17:00Z 269.3K followers, 47.9K engagements "FDA approved brain computer interface Precision Neuro breaks from the pack to provide a less invasive alternative to Neurolink. Smaller than a fingernail. Thinner than a human hair. One of our most exciting investments is a 1.5cm brain implant by Precision Neuroscience thatll someday soon give quadriplegics the ability to control robotic limbs. Someday soon its tech could expand to let people control other devices using their brains. Precisions brain array is the first device of its kind (a wireless BCE) to get the FDAs official greenlight. The array is implanted just into the skull and lays" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1932105480438231124) 2025-06-09T16:00Z 268.7K followers, [----] engagements "I'm a free trader and globalist at heart. Everyone seems to have strong emotions around Trump's tariff strategy. Mine is excitement. These tariffs create massive entrepreneurial opportunities. We're already seeing 3D printed shoe manufacturing moving back to the US. Companies finding creative routes from China to Indonesia to the US for lower tariff rates. Entrepreneurs building TSMC alternatives here at home. It reminds me of [----] when people lost faith in the dollar and Satoshi created Bitcoin during the financial crisis. Now we have a tariff crisis and entrepreneurs will create tariff" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1935366964471546066) 2025-06-18T16:00Z 269.3K followers, 13.4K engagements "AI is going to take all of our jobs has become a common refrain. Whats far less discussed is why thats actually a good thing. We have an investment in a company that integrates AI into the legal system. Best possible legal defense using AI. Best possible offense using AI. Most effective and efficient dispute settlements using AI. Imagine contracts that set AI as the default settlement option before arbitration or court. We could clear the court system (and the American tax payers) of millions of dollars. We're using AI at Draper Associates throughout our venture process starting with deal" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1935729344330223672) 2025-06-19T16:00Z 269.3K followers, 11.9K engagements "Carta is reporting that solo founder companies are skyrocketing especially bootstrapped ones. Many VCs are more hesitant to fund solo founders. But we are always open to it. AI is making solo founders incredibly capable. Everyone can be a designer engineer etc. Entrepreneurs dont need a large team for many new businesses. With emerging tools its possible to start and scale a business solo. There's still magic in collaboration so solo founders should expect to grow their teams over time. The best entrepreneurs know when to go solo and when to bring in complementary skills. We dont wait until a" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1937267206397788612) 2025-06-23T21:51Z 269.6K followers, 23.5K engagements "When do we get thorium reactors in the US" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1937572001688043921) 2025-06-24T18:02Z 269.3K followers, 11.3K engagements "Congratulations to our @drapervc company @grifinapp 👏 Grifin helps you invest as you spend automatically buying stock in the companies where you shop. Grifin secures $11M to make investing less intimidating TechCrunch https://t.co/HWCxsHOkWx Grifin secures $11M to make investing less intimidating TechCrunch https://t.co/HWCxsHOkWx" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1938219396540829782) 2025-06-26T12:54Z 269.5K followers, [----] engagements "What if cancer therapy had surgical precision without the surgery Pinpoint accuracy. Full potency. Healthy cells stay healthy. Old way: Systemic drugs that ravage your immune system gut and hair follicles to reach one tumor. New way: Direct-to-tumor delivery that concentrates 100% of the therapeutic power exactly where it's needed" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1940078104661373259) 2025-07-01T16:00Z 270.1K followers, 11.3K engagements "This is a fun one Bitcoin Will Replace U.S. Dollar In [--] Years Says Billionaire VC Tim Draper via @coindesk https://www.coindesk.com/coindesk-news/2025/05/13/bitcoin-will-replace-us-dollar-in-10-years-says-billionaire-vc-tim-draper https://www.coindesk.com/coindesk-news/2025/05/13/bitcoin-will-replace-us-dollar-in-10-years-says-billionaire-vc-tim-draper" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1940480893686268337) 2025-07-02T18:41Z 270.1K followers, [----] engagements "What if you could turn your favorite reality show moments into extra cash Ive teamed up with @WisecutAI for the #DraperTVClipChallenge - clip Season [--] moments usingWisecut's AI get paid for views.💸 Join: #MeetTheDrapers #Wisecut @meetthedrapers http://clipchallenge.com http://clipchallenge.com" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1940746782977544681) 2025-07-03T12:17Z 269.5K followers, [----] engagements "Why VC Why now Wrong question. The right question Why wouldnt I invest in early stage VC always The best investors invest through every single market cycle. 🐻🐂📈📉 The macro view only impacts early stage venture capital when theres an exit and that might be [--] years away. The macro view should have almost no bearing on when you invest. Timing the venture capital markets doesnt really work. We time for innovation. Innovation doesnt care if interest rates drop or if markets stabilize. @Airbnb @Uber and @WhatsApp were all created amid market chaos. Knowing that why would you ever stop" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1942258011650523442) 2025-07-07T16:22Z 270.1K followers, [----] engagements "Heres a 2-flag filter that will save you from 90% of bad investments. 🚩 Red Flag No. 1: Too obvious too easy 100+ competitors. If you can Google up [---] companies doing a similar thing then its too easy to build. Someone will do it cheaper and its a race to the bottom. 🚩 Red Flag No. 2: Regulations I've watched the SEC kill startups because they "might someday look like an exchange." When regulators try to solve problems that don't exist yet innovation dies. Entrepreneurs should have more freedom in the sandbox and regulators can always step in later when theres an actual reason to step in" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1944789059651645785) 2025-07-14T16:00Z 270.7K followers, 11.2K engagements "We just launched our new Draper Associates website. This isnt just a redesign. Its a reintroduction. For decades weve backed the bold: founders building rockets reprogramming cells rewiring money and reshaping the world. After [--] years of investing in world-changing founders this website is reintroducing our vision and our dedication to frontier founders for the upcoming [--] years. This is our commitment to funding founders of the future first. Learn about the Draper thesis the Draper universe and the future were backing. Come see what the next generation of legendary founders looks like. A" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1945517606678786242) 2025-07-16T16:15Z 270.4K followers, [----] engagements "We just launched our new Draper Associates website. This isnt just a redesign. Its a reintroduction. For decades weve backed the bold: founders building rockets reprogramming cells rewiring money and reshaping the world. After [--] years of investing in world-changing founders this website is reintroducing our vision and our dedication to frontier founders for the upcoming [--] years. This is our commitment to funding founders of the future first. Learn about the Draper thesis the Draper universe and the future were backing. Come see what the next generation of legendary founders looks like. A" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1945524141077237824) 2025-07-16T16:41Z 270.8K followers, [----] engagements "Just had an incredible conversation with Grace Dawes. Heres some of what we covered: -Detroit automakers missed electric vehicles. To catch up they need to make them fly. I said to a large audience of auto industry execs: "You missed electric vehicles so you better make them fly." For the most part they ignored me. -Why Im betting on electric hydrofoil boats now. (Spoiler alert: They are awesome.) -How @Bitcoin will become the platform for almost all transactions (and why every family should hold [--] months of expenses in BTC) Thanks to Grace for having me on. Looking forward to meeting in" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1945876301900067278) 2025-07-17T16:00Z 270.8K followers, [----] engagements "Safe bets are actually risky bets to me. Safe = Consensus Consensus = Obvious not a big enough stretch. Consensus will be done by the big companies before a startup is able to build its market. There was an era when everyone loved traditional brokers. That was the safe investment. So I invested in @RobinhoodApp. When no US car company had succeeded for [--] years I invested in @Tesla. When self-driving cars was unthinkable I invested in Cruise (acquired by General Motors ( @GM )). When traditional media was still the norm I invested in @Twitch. And of course when the U.S. dollar is the pinnacle" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1947688153114153193) 2025-07-22T16:00Z 271.3K followers, 47.6K engagements "We just hired a PhD research assistant who specializes in reading [---] million published papers in the time it takes to make a cup of coffee.☕ Deep Search from Consensus ( @ConsensusNLP ) has entered the chat Allow us to blow your mind: 🤯 -Complete literature reviews in minutes -Searches simultaneously across [---] MILLION academic papers 🔬 -Creates custom visuals and comprehensive reports 📊 -Cites everything properly (probably the most impressive tbh) ✍ Try asking things like Is there any evidence to support a connection between the MMR vaccine and autism or How do different parenting styles" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1948412939171672517) 2025-07-24T16:00Z 270.9K followers, [----] engagements "During COVID I posted The cure may be worse than the disease." Based on the comments I received you wouldve thought I was calling for all-out anarchy. Half a decade later I think I was right. Politicians and media created 3-4 years of paranoia. 📏6 feet apart 😷Masks 😨Fear-based decisions Think about this Mental health startups BEFORE COVID: [--] Mental health startups AFTER COVID: 500+ We broke people's minds. VC investors were no exception to the breakage. Funding stalled as investors were hesitant to sign checks based on a Zoom call. Those who were willing to make value-based decisions" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1950224888192782548) 2025-07-29T16:00Z 271.3K followers, 15.6K engagements "Draper Associates invested $1 million in this bold and forward thinking startup and we committed within the hour. That company is now worth $8.7 billion. @oklo is using nuclear wasteto power the planet for the next thousand years. They have permits to restart an abandoned nuclear reactor in Idaho. Their tech reuses 95% of the energy left in spent fuel and each reactor runs for decades on existing waste. Then they recycle it. Again. And again. Weve backed Oklo in every single round from the first check to their IPO. This is what we look for - bold energy producing earth saving human life" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1950595908736856075) 2025-07-30T16:34Z 271.5K followers, 16.3K engagements "Nobody likes their insurance company. So we backed @Takadao_io to change the model. The LifeDAO is incredibly intriguing because it flips the model. Traditional insurance companies spend 30-40% on overhead and profits. The LifeDAO spends zero. Every dollar stays in the community fund. Its a member-owned fund that provides support to families when a member passes away. Membership opens with a one-time $25 contribution. Everything runs on smart contracts and is Shariah-compliant. Were proud to back Takadao and their mission to create systems of mutual support without banks interest or borders" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1950949644638499225) 2025-07-31T16:00Z 271.5K followers, [----] engagements "I was asked what would be a Heck Yes and what would be a Heck No when faced with a new entrepreneur. Here was my answer: Heck yes if a founders background is aligned with their venture. Heck no if they're not. Heck yes if a founder is willing to go out on a limb and try something experimental. Heck no if they're driven by fear. Heck yes if founders let each other speak and show mutual respect. Heck no if founders are talking over each other. Heck yes if the founder is open to suggestion but sticks to their guns around the vision. Heck no if a founder just agrees with every new idea that I" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1952399164614246454) 2025-08-04T16:00Z 271.5K followers, 11.4K engagements "If you think AI will take your job you are right. If you dont use AI to do your job you will lose your job. Use it or lose it. AI is such a productivity improvement that if you use it you will probably get a new or better job or your job will just improve. I've been using AI in venture capital for months now: A data lake analyzing [------] companies and spits out [--] startups that are worth my time Voice analysis during entrepreneur pitches (catches lies better than I do) Real-time competitor research while I'm interviewing founders Digital twins handling portfolio company press releases" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1957472619101651011) 2025-08-18T16:00Z 272.1K followers, 38.1K engagements "The $9 million cab ride that became worth $20 billion. Picture this: I was in a taxi in Beijing negotiating to invest in the first search engine for China but the valuation seemed too high and the entrepreneur was confidently immovable. That's exactly where I was in [----] with Robin Li founder of Baidu ( @Baidu_Inc ). I had already invested in six search engines (we missed Googleanother story) but this would be the first in China. But I saw something in China that reminded me of America during the 1950s. People were keeping up with the Joness or in this case the Wangs. If one family bought" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1960734094389862500) 2025-08-27T16:00Z 272.4K followers, 11.5K engagements "Being in a crowded market doesnt mean that you're destined to fail. But it does mean youll face more skepticism and thorough questioning from investors. The ones who have the answers AND the passion to keep going Theyll disrupt entire industries" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1962546124197367831) 2025-09-01T16:00Z 272.4K followers, 12.8K engagements "Over the next few months Ill be dropping some stories from "Draper's Top [--] Hits. This is a book that was dedicated to the entrepreneurs who set out to change the world. The disruptors the trailblazers the rebels the heroes. Here's what you can expect: Real stories from 40+ years of startup investing at Draper Associates Blood sweat and tears behind companies like Hotmail Skype Robinhood SpaceX and Tesla Wild visions that sound like SciFi (kidney-growing technology micro quantum computers) The sacrifices these entrepreneurs made that most people never see I'll be dropping one story at a time" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1963633201748033857) 2025-09-04T16:00Z 272.4K followers, 11.5K engagements "Crashed an episode of Roohi Kazis podcast Covered my perspective on India's startup ecosystem and the stories behind my biggest investments. We got into what actually makes or breaks early-stage companies. Worth a listen if you're building something that everyone else thinks is weird wild and crazy. Full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/25f5wmLKhYB9ZvaYJbPH4dsi=rmbZagVoRmaRwXNKqdZv1w https://open.spotify.com/episode/25f5wmLKhYB9ZvaYJbPH4dsi=rmbZagVoRmaRwXNKqdZv1w" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1963995594424525254) 2025-09-05T16:00Z 272.9K followers, [----] engagements "The defense industry just woke up from a 70-year nap. When Russia invaded Ukraine most technologists were scoffing. [---] Russian tanks rolling down one road like sitting ducks. Any tech person watching thought You could take them all out with a drone." Hypersonic missile companies got funding overnight. The deep tech companies we have been funding have become hot dual use businesses. Space defense startups became hot commodities. Information warfare tools exploded in demand. Satellite tracking tech became mission-critical. For decades defense was stuck with the same players. Nobody wanted" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1965818808792416651) 2025-09-10T16:45Z 273K followers, 11.8K engagements "Just wrapped an incredible interview with @IStartupTimes. Here's what most people don't realize: India has the largest viewership of @meetthedrapers globally. More students come to @draper_u from India than any other country (out of [---] countries). We just filmed an entire season of Meet the Drapers across India - Goa Delhi Bangalore Hyderabad Odisha. The entrepreneurial energy there is unmatched. Modi's free-market approach is unleashing [---] billion potential entrepreneurs. Thanks to Sandhya Bharti and the team at Indian Startup Times for the great conversation. Their platform is celebrating" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1966169916211605825) 2025-09-11T16:00Z 273.1K followers, [----] engagements "I just had a debate with Karl Marx's AI twin. It got heated. He thinks capitalism is exploitation. I think it's liberation. I said What were you thinking Your Socialist ideas have subjected more than [--] billion people to abject poverty. It has never worked anywhere. Capitalism creates value. Socialism depletes it. Here's where we clashed: Marx: "Your wealth comes from extracting surplus value from workers. The poverty you see is capitalism's necessary condition." Me: "We're living in the most prosperous era in human history. When I invested in Skype we freed global communication. When I backed" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1967619655134302404) 2025-09-15T16:00Z 273.1K followers, 29.9K engagements "The billion-dollar idea that started over BBQ ribs in Wyoming Most people think venture capital happens in fancy boardrooms with PowerPoint decks and term sheets. Sometimes it happens at a Bitcoin meetup out west. That's where I met @MiguelMorel the founder of Arkham Intelligence ( @arkham ) . Immediately Miguel's extraordinary intelligence and energy caught my attention. He had an incredible vision for @Bitcoin becoming the center of banking and commerce. But here's the thing about crypto. The anonymity that everyone thinks is a feature is actually the biggest problem. Yik Yak got shut down" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1968344248509718934) 2025-09-17T16:00Z 273.1K followers, 24.9K engagements "Healthcare is broken. And we're all paying for it. In the US we continue to spend more in health care but we are living shorter lives Three out of five adults will get a chronic illness in their lifetime. Big pharma is selling subscriptions when we need real fixes. We're treating diseases after they harm lives not preventing them from happening first. But here's what gets me excited We as early-stage VCs are waking up to the real opportunity and we think other VCs will follow (They always do). We are thinking that the health care industry is going from CHEMO therapies to BIO cures. Home" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1968725599759020259) 2025-09-18T17:15Z 273.1K followers, 14.1K engagements "The Canadian government just executed their largest criminal seizure of cryptocurrency ever - $56M+ - made possible by @drapervc-backed @arkham If you look closely you can even see a screenshot of Arkham in the official announcement. As the crypto industry matures and bad actors are getting more and more elaborate we need to take a serious step towards fortifying business intelligence. Products like Arkham are key for the longevity of the blockchain industry and the continuous onboarding of institutions / retail users to ensure global financial freedom for all" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1969050272723808346) 2025-09-19T14:45Z 273.4K followers, 42.2K engagements "Just because two countries share similar laws doesn't mean your business will translate seamlessly. When Im investing in a geo-specific company this is always one of my first questions. Different locations have different cultural contexts. Messaging that works in Karachi might fall flat in Manila. New countries means new competition. You're not just competing with your home market anymore. Not to mention things like payment preferences and varying distribution channels. Expansion requires an intimate understanding of each facet of your market" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1970156326342021499) 2025-09-22T16:00Z 273.1K followers, [----] engagements "I've always believed in backing what realistic people think is impossible. @Tesla when no new car company had succeeded in the US for [--] years. @SpaceX when rockets were only from government and were disposable. @Bitcoin and @Coinbase when people still thought that banks and dollars were inevitable and permanent. Now I'm backing @WeWALKio because they're tackling a mission critical problem for visually- impaired people. WeWALK's Smart Cane delivers: Enhanced obstacle detection that sees what you can't Built-in voice assistant for instant answers Hands-free navigation that keeps you moving" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1973417656859632124) 2025-10-01T16:00Z 273.4K followers, 14.4K engagements "The PitchLens Coach: https://www.draper.vc/tools/ai-pitch-coach https://www.draper.vc/tools/ai-pitch-coach" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1975587535779967028) 2025-10-07T15:42Z 273.4K followers, [----] engagements "One small step for space one large step for Libertarians. SpaceX links Dragon to the space station. http://t.co/kR2P6t93 via @youtube. http://youtu.be/Lg5vd_Gs0G4 http://youtu.be/Lg5vd_Gs0G4" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/206458880908214272) 2012-05-26T18:56Z 258.9K followers, [--] engagements "Check out the latest from ShareThis: http://twitter.com/ShareThis/status/20988284950" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/21599320771) 2010-08-19T18:42Z 258.9K followers, [--] engagements "Tune into a live stream at 2pm Pacific Time to learn more about Bitcoin and the Bitcoin auction: http://t.co/6wTu5Ir0vu http://ow.ly/yInr8 http://ow.ly/yInr8" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/484435012721598464) 2014-07-02T20:34Z 258.9K followers, [--] engagements "Tune into a live stream at 2pm Pacific Time to learn more about Bitcoin and the Bitcoin auction. http://t.co/2KeriLXOhJ http://fb.me/6oxzsVqUk http://fb.me/6oxzsVqUk" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/484435349595512833) 2014-07-02T20:36Z 258.9K followers, [--] engagements "Venture capitalist Draper wins U.S. bitcoin auction http://t.co/mSMPG9lVPS http://fb.me/3CV7KcrAF http://fb.me/3CV7KcrAF" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/484867776449085440) 2014-07-04T01:14Z 258.8K followers, [--] engagements "CNBC interview on Bitcoin Draper University and New Venture Capital. http://t.co/BITzcYoPNn http://fb.me/3WxZApSvi http://fb.me/3WxZApSvi" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/486627688648413185) 2014-07-08T21:47Z 258.9K followers, [--] engagements "Mustafa Ergen wrote "Entrepreneurial Capital: Silicon Valley History and Startup Economy." It is all in Turkish. http://t.co/3k2VqVIfVH http://fb.me/3529EEyeg http://fb.me/3529EEyeg" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/561037838394077184) 2015-01-30T05:46Z 258.9K followers, [--] engagements "Watch my micro-course on viral marketing. http://t.co/vvUCQ5FHIf http://fb.me/2wb76o1nG http://fb.me/2wb76o1nG" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/585897297839403010) 2015-04-08T20:09Z 258.9K followers, [--] engagements "https://medium.com/draper-nexus-shisou/our-100m-fund-ii-for-enterprise-tech-industrial-and-sustainability-startups-in-us-and-japan-4e220ad2cd9asource=tw-853f36892fff-1431976632227 https://medium.com/draper-nexus-shisou/our-100m-fund-ii-for-enterprise-tech-industrial-and-sustainability-startups-in-us-and-japan-4e220ad2cd9asource=tw-853f36892fff-1431976632227" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/600429497301663745) 2015-05-18T22:35Z 261.3K followers, [--] engagements "I reconnected with Mutaz at a Draper Nexus entrepreneurial gathering. He is building a design company in Tokyo. http://t.co/ARLJxoTKCB" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/609498456806158336) 2015-06-12T23:12Z 261.4K followers, [--] engagements "Silicon Valley investor backs Austin's Factom via @MyABJ http://www.bizjournals.com/austin/news/2016/10/06/silicon-valley-investor-backs-austinsfactom.htmlana=twtms http://www.bizjournals.com/austin/news/2016/10/06/silicon-valley-investor-backs-austinsfactom.htmlana=twtms" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/784191584333996032) 2016-10-07T00:40Z 259K followers, [--] engagements "Jumping back into India. Logistics startup BlowHorn raises Rs [--] crore from IDG Ventures Others via @economictimes http://www.ecoti.in/or2BLa http://www.ecoti.in/or2BLa" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/839963910136479745) 2017-03-09T22:19Z 260.9K followers, [--] engagements "Hear my son interview me. We cover Bitcoin VR and other family matters. Awesome If you like his style join. https://fb.me/9eLGn8j2e https://fb.me/9eLGn8j2e" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/952194506652299264) 2018-01-13T15:03Z 259K followers, [---] engagements "Good interview with Fortune. https://lnkd.in/gbRjhzX https://lnkd.in/g-E2KMX https://lnkd.in/gbRjhzX https://lnkd.in/g-E2KMX" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/958729324818939904) 2018-01-31T15:50Z 258.8K followers, [--] engagements "Great new documentary on Bitcoin coming out in four days by Bianca Chen. https://fb.me/XMxDYEKl https://www.youtube.com/watchv=j1RkXyWbSWQ https://fb.me/XMxDYEKl https://www.youtube.com/watchv=j1RkXyWbSWQ" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/959600940960681986) 2018-02-03T01:34Z 258.8K followers, [---] engagements "Flattering and well written but not entirely accurate:. https://fb.me/1CItdJ4J5 https://fb.me/1CItdJ4J5" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/961419812630089733) 2018-02-08T02:02Z 258.8K followers, [--] engagements "Flattering and well written but not entirely accurate: https://lnkd.in/gh2tA-J https://lnkd.in/gUMxcph https://lnkd.in/gh2tA-J https://lnkd.in/gUMxcph" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/961420083774988289) 2018-02-08T02:03Z 259K followers, [--] engagements "And why more women should apply to @draperuniversity and @boost.vc too https://bulletin.co/blogs/bulletin-broadcast/why-more-women-must-apply-to-yc https://bulletin.co/blogs/bulletin-broadcast/why-more-women-must-apply-to-yc" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/976941829496094720) 2018-03-22T22:00Z 259K followers, [--] engagements "Interesting interview on smart cities. https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/87838-the-smart-city-talent-gap https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/87838-the-smart-city-talent-gap" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/977253953795584000) 2018-03-23T18:41Z 258.9K followers, [--] engagements "Interestg interview on smart cities. Very differing views here. https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/87838-the-smart-city-talent-gap https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/87838-the-smart-city-talent-gap https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/87838-the-smart-city-talent-gap https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/87838-the-smart-city-talent-gap" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/977254159303966720) 2018-03-23T18:42Z 258.9K followers, [--] engagements "Big opportunity to learn about the Blockchain and bitcoin/crypto. https://medium.com/draper-associates/enterprise-sales-for-founders-join-our-workshop-edeb7a302b73 https://medium.com/draper-associates/enterprise-sales-for-founders-join-our-workshop-edeb7a302b73" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/981568658202701824) 2018-04-04T16:26Z 258.9K followers, [---] engagements "Light touch government beats regulatory heavy-handedness every time. Freedom=prosperity. Heavy regulation= poverty. https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/business/has-switzerland-blown-its-crypto-opportunity-/44007894#.WszKVflI4Mg.facebook https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/business/has-switzerland-blown-its-crypto-opportunity-/44007894#.WszKVflI4Mg.facebook" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/983714347254992897) 2018-04-10T14:32Z 258.9K followers, [---] engagements "Happy to be working with Republic on the MeetTheDrapers show crowdfunding. Entrepreneurs can get funding from the viewers. Apply below. https://www.facebook.com/tim.draper/posts/10156476647214235 https://www.facebook.com/tim.draper/posts/10156476647214235" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/983884114569900033) 2018-04-11T01:47Z 259K followers, [--] engagements "Good interview. https://medium.com/square_one/episode-22-tim-draper-founding-partner-of-draper-associates-and-dfj-29cc8ee5688a https://medium.com/square_one/episode-22-tim-draper-founding-partner-of-draper-associates-and-dfj-29cc8ee5688a" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/984172697965023232) 2018-04-11T20:53Z 259K followers, [--] engagements "Portfolio.com asks Five Questions on the VC Market: Five Questions For Tim Draper On theVenture Capitalist Market http://bit.ly/q7EElR" [X Link](https://x.com/TimDraper/status/99140365185056768) 2011-08-04T15:31Z 258.9K followers, [--] engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
@TimDraper Tim Draper
Tim Draper is proud of his son Adam Draper, who has successfully raised funds for his fourth venture capital fund, Boost VC. Adam has built his own company and achieved impressive results, following in his father's footsteps in the venture capital industry. Tim Draper also continues to be enthusiastic about investing in innovative and groundbreaking ideas, particularly in the crypto and AI spaces.
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Social Influence
Social category influence finance 26.62% cryptocurrencies #3649 stocks 10.07% technology brands 9.35% countries 7.91% automotive brands 6.47% social networks 5.04% travel destinations 4.32% exchanges 1.44% vc firms 0.72%
Social topic influence bitcoin #5464, investment #3870, tesla #2169, crypto 3.6%, ai 3.6%, decentralized #97, future #3814, money 2.88%, market #2652, pumpfun #49
Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by @drapervc @senzugod @soem1027 @streamdrapertv @crypticbiz @seanjq1q @juicelaunch @defiancemediatv @abagonan @chinkoyboy @jasbarden @johnnydfork @prediction_xbt @khansahar140 @paulrprichard @abstraplydotcom @navi9000x @consensus_defi @pumpfun @bitcoin
Top assets mentioned Bitcoin (BTC) Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) Pump.fun (PUMP) Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL) Coinbase Global Inc. (COIN) Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD) Oklo Inc. (OKLO)
Top Social Posts
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"Why VC Why now Wrong question. The right question Why wouldnt I invest in early stage VC. always The best investors invest through every single market cycle. 🐻 🐂 📈 📉 The macro view only impacts early stage venture capital when theres an exit and that might be [--] years away. The macro view should have almost no bearing on when you invest. Timing the venture capital markets doesnt really work. We time for innovation. Innovation doesnt care if interest rates drop or if markets stabilize. Airbnb Uber and WhatsApp were all created amid market chaos. Knowing that why would you ever stop"
X Link 2026-02-04T17:00Z 285.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Bitcoin holders face a brutal choice when they need cash. Sell your BTC (and cry later). Or spend [--] hours comparing complicated CeFi platforms with confusing rates and custody risks. Neither option makes sense. Our portfolio company @SatsTerminal has just launched Borrow the first non-custodial marketplace for Bitcoin-backed loans. What makes it different: One marketplace aggregating bitcoin-backed lenders (DEX + CEX) Noncustodial & no KYC. Your keys your control. Realtime transparent quotes: view net APR LTV fees and terms instantly before you borrow One simple flow from BTC to stablecoins"
X Link 2026-01-05T17:00Z 285.7K followers, 126.8K engagements
"This next Tuesday Im sitting down with @a1lon9 co-founder of @Pumpfun on @StreamDraperTV. Well talk on-chain fundraising decentralized media and how pumpfuns Build In Public hackathon is expanding the traditional VC playbook. Make sure to tune in"
X Link 2026-02-05T21:00Z 285.7K followers, 410.4K engagements
"Labels are cages. They limit how we view people and subconsciously diminish our expectations and perceptions of them. Dont let others define who/what you are. And dont define who/what someone else is. No labels. Be more"
X Link 2026-02-10T17:00Z 285.7K followers, 10.2K engagements
"Going live on @streamdraperTV with @a1lon9 to dive into decentralized media internet capital markets and the future of startup fundraising Well also be hearing live pitches from teams coming out of the @pumpfun Hackathon. Tune in now👇"
X Link 2026-02-10T21:24Z 285.7K followers, 63.4K engagements
"https://pump.fun/coin/CPLTbYbtDMKZtHBaPqdDmHjxNwESCEB14gm6VuoDpump https://pump.fun/coin/CPLTbYbtDMKZtHBaPqdDmHjxNwESCEB14gm6VuoDpump"
X Link 2026-02-10T21:24Z 285.7K followers, 11K engagements
"Wanted to clear something up. I have donated to both the Harris and Trump campaigns. Roughly equal amounts. It allowed my wife and me to meet both candidates and make a more informed decision. I have come to the conclusion that both candidates have their hearts in the right place and while they would set different paths for America I am optimistic that either path will be a positive step. I am endorsing both candidates"
X Link 2024-10-16T21:40Z 285.6K followers, 3.2M engagements
"DraperTV is Now Live Streaming on @pumpdotfun At @StreamDraperTV were always looking to explore new frontiers and that includes experimenting with emerging crypto platforms that bring creators and communities closer together. You can now watch all our content on @pumpdotfun - For the audience engaged in our stream on pump we'll be sharing DraperTV exclusive rewards to our community there over the next few months - so stay tuned We may be dropping our first reward announcement early next week Ive spent my career investing in disruptors from Bitcoin to Tesla to Skype because I believe"
X Link 2025-10-17T16:09Z 285.5K followers, 481.3K engagements
"Michigan just became home to @DGBventures's second office. @bleznak has been crushing it with our PropTech portfolio companies. Troy-headquartered @LitFinancial_ (mortgage brokerage) and Birmingham-based AIVRE (AI-powered appraisal software) are both performing exceptionally well. When your portfolio companies are thriving like this you don't just watch from LA. You plant roots. Why Michigan Why now Detroit is the mortgage capital of the country. Rocket Companies is there. The PropTech ecosystem is exploding. And we have multiple Michigan-based portfolio companies that need a centralized hub."
X Link 2025-11-11T17:00Z 285.5K followers, 15.3K engagements
"People ask where my optimism comes from. When I was younger I played football. I joined five benchwarmers in a challenge against the [--] best athletes on the team. Soit seemed hopeless. So we changed the game. We ran routes they werent expecting. We lined up in ways that confused them. And we humiliated them. As clich as it may sound that moment taught me everything: Anything is possible. There is always a way. The underdogs always have a shot. Try anything. In my VC career I had a couple early investment wins that nobody expected. Same lesson different stakes. That's why I invest the way I do."
X Link 2025-12-15T17:00Z 285.5K followers, 26.3K engagements
"I recently spoke at the Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Industry Forum These were my major points: AI and Bitcoin are merging faster than anyone expected. Bitcoin will create a decentralized economic system. Robots and AI will work alongside humans. They'll earn micropayments for their labor and they wont be accepting dollars or any government currency. They'll be taking micropayments digitally and will become part of the social economy. As founders you are best suited to look to the future like this and adjust your startup accordingly. Embrace technology and innovation."
X Link 2026-01-05T14:00Z 285.4K followers, 63.6K engagements
"Had a fantastic conversation on The Business Method podcast. We covered a lot of ground from my early investment in Tesla when no company had succeeded in making a US car company for [--] years to SpaceX when the only space innovations were happening inside governments and to Bitcoin where no venture capitalist would venture into a currency not controlled and run by a government. All of them are now what we call Chimeras companies that we fund and reach $1 TRILLION in value (SpaceX is almost there). and there is a lot more market for each of them to grow into.Bitcoin in particular could become"
X Link 2026-01-07T17:00Z 285K followers, [----] engagements
"At @DraperVC we believe Hyperbitcoinization is coming. Were backing Bitcoin founders for the third time with the BitcoinFi Accelerator. Tune in to hear whats next for the [----] Winter batch. 📢 Calling all founders building on Bitcoin. Join us on January 13th for as we chat with @DraperVC's very own @TimDraper and our very own @mhluongo to discuss the what's next for BitcoinFi Accelerator. Hosted by @maxime_bucaille Set a reminder here ➡ https://t.co/iMKGWBp5Iv https://t.co/yRgrAWVlVA 📢 Calling all founders building on Bitcoin. Join us on January 13th for as we chat with @DraperVC's very own"
X Link 2026-01-10T19:41Z 285.5K followers, 21.5K engagements
"Arguably all Silicon Valley-styled venture capital stemmed from my grandfather General William Draper of Draper Gaither & Anderson. From there Bill Draper started Draper and Johnson investment Company which spun out to become Sutter Hill Ventures and Asset Management Company. From there VC flourished. Venture historians may see some day that Draper Associates was the seed for some of Silicon Valleys most iconic VCs too. In [----] John Fisher joined Draper Associates and in [----] we changed the name to Draper Fisher Associates. John now runs DFJ Growth a successful growth fund with a significant"
X Link 2026-01-14T17:00Z 285K followers, 55.8K engagements
"Brian Armstrong makes sense here. The current Senate compromise is worse than no bill at all. Sounds like the banks have been meddling. BREAKING: Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says Coinbase "can't support" the crypto market structure legislation as currently written 👀 "We'd rather have no bill than a bad bill." https://t.co/3BCgWw0kM9 BREAKING: Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says Coinbase "can't support" the crypto market structure legislation as currently written 👀 "We'd rather have no bill than a bad bill." https://t.co/3BCgWw0kM9"
X Link 2026-01-14T23:05Z 285K followers, 112.6K engagements
"Its easy to see what could go wrong. Its much harder to see potential"
X Link 2026-01-15T17:00Z 285K followers, 10.9K engagements
"Just wrapped up an incredible conversation with the Divot team about Bitcoin entrepreneurship and why California needs to wake up. A couple things we covered: : I bought my first bitcoins at $4. Lost everything to Mt. Gox. Bought back in in a US Marshall's auction when I paid over market at $632. People thought I was crazy when Bitcoin was at $180 in [----] and I predicted $10000 by [----]. Three years to the day later it hit exactly that. My next prediction was thwarted by a misguided administration. Now we are back on track. Now I'm calling $250000 in six months and all up from there. $1$2"
X Link 2026-01-19T17:00Z 285K followers, 52.5K engagements
"Most breakthrough technologies challenge the status quo and scare people: People start by ignoring them. Then they argue to try to keep the status quo. "This is immoral" "This changes too much" "We can't have this in society" Then they start using it themselves. Then they become evangelists. This is cool. Take a look. Eventually the breakthrough technology seems as though it has always been here. Some examples of technologies that went through this cycle: Electricity was witchcraft. Automobiles were unsafe and noisy and scared the horses. Computers were going to put accountants out of work."
X Link 2026-01-21T17:00Z 285K followers, 13.5K engagements
"I was on Bloomberg's Open Interest a couple months ago and talked about a movie from the 90s. Since I watched Multiplicity (where Michael Keaton made copies of himself to get more done) Ive wondered what would happen if that were real. Fast forward to [----] it is real. I have multiple AI digital twins. They look like me. Sound like me. Think like me (well at least the first two). Also they are always available. Entrepreneurs can pitch their ideas to one of my digital twin 24/7 and get feedback on their business model. I can only take so many meetings. Only review so many decks. Only mentor so"
X Link 2026-01-26T17:00Z 285.2K followers, 12.3K engagements
"Heres a 2-flag filter that will save you from 90% of bad investments. 🚩 Red Flag No. 1: Too obvious too easy 100+ competitors. If you can Google up [---] companies doing a similar thing then its too easy to build. Someone will do it cheaper and its a race to the bottom. 🚩 Red Flag No. 2: Regulations I've watched the SEC kill startups because they "might someday look like an exchange." When regulators try to solve problems that don't exist yet innovation dies. Entrepreneurs should have more freedom in the sandbox and regulators can always step in later when theres an actual reason to step in."
X Link 2026-01-29T17:00Z 284K followers, 15.1K engagements
""How did you KNOW @Tesla would succeed" I didn't. But I did the math. And the numbers said: If this works it's going to work REALLY big. That's the calculation most VCs refuse to make. They want certainty. They want "safe bets." But the safe ones aren't as safe as you think. And the risky ones aren't as risky as you think. The difference is that the risky ones have 100x potential. The safe ones have 3x potential. When you actually do the math the odds of success are about the same. So I'll take the weird founder with the crazy idea over the polished founder with the "proven model" any day."
X Link 2025-12-11T17:00Z 285.7K followers, 21K engagements
"We just led the $4.5M seed round of Potato. Because we at @drapervc believe that accelerating science and unlocking runaway knowledge production is a bigger unlock than the internet itself. @readysetpotato 🥔 is building autonomous AI scientists: agents that can read research form hypotheses design experiments and run them across code and chemistry. This is how we 10x the pace of life sciences research and unlock discoveries that wouldve taken decades - at a fraction of the cost. This is end-to-end closed-loop science. Faster cheaper and infinitely scalable. Literature reviews automated"
X Link 2025-04-16T16:42Z 285.7K followers, 11.9K engagements
"I care deeply about Bitcoin innovation. Amid all the noise @Stacks and @Muneeb have consistently proven themselves as top Bitcoin innovators. Stacks new SIP-031 treasury management framework sets Stacks up for growth. Over half a billion dollars in Bitcoin is already deposited into Stacks. That's real capital flowing to where infrastructure actually works. Stacks L2 provides fast transaction speed and manages to maintain 100% Bitcoin hashpower security. Layer [--] technology combined with a new treasury will allow stacks to compete with the largest chains. At @drapervc we are looking forward for"
X Link 2025-06-12T18:00Z 285.7K followers, 78.4K engagements
"Here's the story on @Athenahealth: "Kiss frogs until you find a prince." I guess I just like to look for the diamonds in the rough but it seems to pay off. Most VCs like to back the winners companies that seem like obvious successes I like to look for those startups that get overlooked because they are unusual or ugly. So I was out there kissing frogs. This is how I ended up meeting Jonathan Bush co-founder of Athenahealth. Before Jonathan came along: Medical records were scattered on paper across random doctors' offices Bills and insurance forms were done by hand Doctors had zero visibility"
X Link 2025-09-08T16:00Z 285.7K followers, 14.3K engagements
"2026 will be big. #Bitcoin goes mainstream. My $250k prediction finally reached. IPO window opens with a $trillion company. Space flight to the moon for passengers. Bio-Cures drive longer lives. Autonomous vehicles move us around the roads and in the air. Amazing Awesome Bonanza year https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2009043285709627819 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2009043285709627819"
X Link 2026-01-07T23:23Z 285.7K followers, 78.5K engagements
"This is promising. Ideally they talk with bitcoin people and not bank lobbyists in defining guidelines. I can make myself available. JUST IN: SEC and CFTC will now work jointly on Bitcoin & crypto regulation in their "most ambitious initiative in a generation" 👀 https://t.co/j6zsLqchqw JUST IN: SEC and CFTC will now work jointly on Bitcoin & crypto regulation in their "most ambitious initiative in a generation" 👀 https://t.co/j6zsLqchqw"
X Link 2026-01-29T22:03Z 285.7K followers, 24K engagements
"Fun feature in the History of Bitcoin about the time I bagged [-----] of the black market BTC at auction. The night before the auction I decided that I would actually bid over the market price. The market was $618 and I bid $632. My thinking was this: either Bitcoin would be extraordinary and transform the world economy or it wouldnt. If it did the market for Bitcoin against fiat would be infinite as Bitcoin rose and the dollar fell. If it didnt I would lose my investment. It didnt really matter much if I bid $617 or $632. I was surprised that I won all nine lots and I ended up buying more than"
X Link 2026-01-30T17:00Z 285.7K followers, 196.1K engagements
"I fund rebellions. I back founders who tear up the status quo. Their ideas may sound crazy to you today but they are inevitably shaping the future. It's like funding a controlled explosion. And that new energy challenges industries to make them better: Banks now custody Bitcoin. Slack transforms communication Microsoft responds with Teams. Tesla enters the market and suddenly every automaker rediscovers innovation. Progress happens in bursts of energy. Take Max Space as an example. They're launching expandable balloons that grow to football stadium size in orbit. Those giant structures could"
X Link 2026-02-02T17:00Z 285.7K followers, 29.3K engagements
"AI is going to take all of our jobs has become a common refrain. Whats far less discussed is why thats actually a good thing. We have an investment in a company that integrates AI into the legal system. Best possible legal defense using AI. Best possible offense using AI. Most effective and efficient dispute settlements using AI. Imagine contracts that set AI as the default settlement option before arbitration or court. We could clear the court system (and the American tax payers) of millions of dollars. We're using AI at Draper Associates throughout our venture process starting with deal"
X Link 2026-02-03T17:00Z 285.7K followers, 12.5K engagements
"Im not a contrarian investor. Contrarian implies that theres is a dissenting voice. I look for companies that are so exciting and innovative that there is no dissenting voice. When you're investing in something truly new you might be challenging the status quo but mostly you are just seeing where this new path leads. The status quo is a drag on progress"
X Link 2026-02-05T17:00Z 285.7K followers, 19.8K engagements
"If technology is controversial it is usually a great advancement in humanity #bitcoin #nuclear #ai . The future looks bright"
X Link 2026-02-09T17:47Z 285.7K followers, 12.1K engagements
"Always honored to be interviewed by CoinDesk and intrigued to see what my words look like when translated for an international audience. Thanks CoinDesk Japan for sharing my thoughts on the shifting stance of governments on cryptocurrency. I think they are finally seeing the light. For a government Bitcoin can streamline their processes and improve their treasuries. [--]. All accounting bookkeeping transfers payables and receipts can all be recorded perfectly on the Bitcoin blockchain. [--]. Taxes can be calculated and built into the Bitcoin blockchain. [--]. No new IRS or other tax collectors need be"
X Link 2026-02-09T17:00Z 285.7K followers, 10.6K engagements
"#SiliconValley did a great job with the #SuperBowl . #LadyGaga #jerryrice #sonicboom #confettibombs and #TheGame itself were my highlights. Congratulations #Seahawks. Amazing spectacle. My ears are still ringing"
X Link 2026-02-09T17:44Z 285.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Safe bets are actually risky bets to me. Safe = Consensus Consensus = Obvious not a big enough stretch. Consensus will be done by the big companies before a startup is able to build its market. There was an era when everyone loved traditional brokers. That was the safe investment. So I invested in Robinhood. When no US car company had succeeded for [--] years I invested in Tesla. When self-driving cars was unthinkable I invested in Cruise (acquired by General Motors). When traditional media was still the norm I invested in Twitch. And of course. when the U.S. dollar is the pinnacle of stability"
X Link 2026-02-11T17:00Z 285.7K followers, 31.2K engagements
"While doing due diligence on potentially investing in the Las Vegas Athletics I stumbled on Banana Ball. Now Im looking for the Banana Balls of startups. Let me explain: I love traditional baseball. But its the almost identical to the game that was invented in [----]. But Banana Ball. Banana Ball has revolutionized the entire experience by changing all the rules. Game tied in the ninth inning Forget extra innings. The game becomes a one-on-one showdown between the pitcher and the batter. The batter hits the ball and has to race around ALL the bases while the pitcher scrambles to get the ball"
X Link 2026-02-12T17:00Z 285.7K followers, 12.4K engagements
"Bitcoin and Crypto unlock freedom speed and opportunity. The founders who move early will define the future. Looking forward to judging the @Pumpfun BiP Hackathon and backing the next wave of on-chain builders. Cryptos BIGGEST Advisors are joining the Pump fun BiP Hackathon Now is your chance to access the most successful & biggest thinkers in crypto & beyond as well as the chance to receive a part of the $3M investment from Pump Fund regardless of your stage Meet the Advisors 👇 https://t.co/LoaymLUB1c Cryptos BIGGEST Advisors are joining the Pump fun BiP Hackathon Now is your chance to"
X Link 2026-01-30T23:06Z 285.7K followers, 60.6K engagements
"The #bitcoin opportunity is palpable. In it for the long haul. Waaay better and more secure than trusting leaky banks and spending governments"
X Link 2026-02-04T22:13Z 285.7K followers, 52.6K engagements
"Proud to share a major milestone for @NatilusAero. Weve led a$28M Series Ato help bring blended-wing-body aircraft from vision to reality - joined by strong strategic and institutional partners including @flexport @typeonevc New Vista Capital @TheVeteranFund and Wave Function. This funding takes Natilus throughfull-scale manufacturing of KONA their regional cargo aircraft and pushes the program toward first flight. At the same time the team is unveilingHORIZON EVO: an evolved dual-deck blended-wing-body passenger aircraft that integrates real-world FAA and airline feedback while remaining"
X Link 2026-02-10T15:36Z 285.7K followers, [----] engagements
"One of our portfolio companies just partnered to build habitats on the Moon and Mars. 🌕🚀 Voyager Technologies teamed up with Max Space to build expandable habitats. Its actual infrastructure for people to live and work in deep space. Not hotels/space-tourism but habitats for people to live and work in. The best way to describe it is vacuum-sealed pillows that launch compact and inflate after deployment. The modules launch together in a single mission with no ISS-style assembly required. Theyre high-volume but relatively low-mass built on [--] years of on-orbit experience. Ground validation is"
X Link 2026-02-13T17:00Z 285.7K followers, 11.1K engagements
"This is awesome. @DraperNationHQ The evolution of human civilization so far: Stone Age: [---] people in a cave Bronze Age: [-----] in a city Industrial Age: Billions in nation-states Digital Age: [--] billion interconnected Next: Each shift rewrote the rules. The next one will blow your mind 🧵: https://t.co/YERkFoTSsE The evolution of human civilization so far: Stone Age: [---] people in a cave Bronze Age: [-----] in a city Industrial Age: Billions in nation-states Digital Age: [--] billion interconnected Next: Each shift rewrote the rules. The next one will blow your mind 🧵: https://t.co/YERkFoTSsE"
X Link 2024-11-21T22:13Z 259.7K followers, 10K engagements
"Fun interview. Click for viewing. https://alphapartners.com/news/2024/11/future-markets-and-viral-innovation/ https://alphapartners.com/news/2024/11/future-markets-and-viral-innovation/"
X Link 2024-11-27T20:03Z 259.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Interview in India. #bitcoin #freedom #trust https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/startup/china-will-flatline-india-to-cross-china-pretty-quickly-legendary-investor-tim-draper-on-trump-elon-musk-bitcoin-12869429.html https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/startup/china-will-flatline-india-to-cross-china-pretty-quickly-legendary-investor-tim-draper-on-trump-elon-musk-bitcoin-12869429.html"
X Link 2024-11-28T13:23Z 259.9K followers, [----] engagements
"This is fun. I get the laser eyes for the time being. Hoping we break $100k during my time. #bitcoin #trust #freedom #100k Featuring @TimDraper with laser eyes on the bitcoin globe for the next couple of hours. This is not a paid promotionwere simply sharing love with people we believe make this industry great. Tim has been a pillar of the crypto startup ecosystem backing exceptional founders and Featuring @TimDraper with laser eyes on the bitcoin globe for the next couple of hours. This is not a paid promotionwere simply sharing love with people we believe make this industry great. Tim has"
X Link 2024-11-30T00:20Z 260.5K followers, 14.1K engagements
"This is fascinating and a precursor to efforts like @DraperNationHQ. #freedom #trust https://youtu.be/AXz0kbMKPu0si=EblIJ2ClGmUMAi5W https://youtu.be/AXz0kbMKPu0si=EblIJ2ClGmUMAi5W"
X Link 2024-11-30T20:26Z 259.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Proud to support Cudis as they launch 002a groundbreaking leap in wearable wellness technology. Ive always believed in empowering individuals to take control of their lives and this innovation does just that. With advanced biometric tracking personalized AI insights and secure data ownership powered by blockchain Cudis is redefining how we engage with our health. This is the future of wellness. CUDIS [---] is here. After selling out of our [---] our second-generation ring has finally arrived. [--] days of battery life. [--] critical metrics tracked. [--] colors to start. Minimal 3-gram weight. Dust"
X Link 2024-12-02T20:51Z 261.3K followers, 10.2K engagements
"Great interview. Tim Draper on Bitcoin Big Leaps and the Future of Innovation"
X Link 2024-12-17T21:35Z 260.4K followers, [----] engagements
"Brilliant and wise words from Betsy DeVos. Great lightning round too. #schoolchoice #freedom #schools Betsy DeVos Former U.S. Secretary of Education Ed on the Edge via @YouTube https://youtu.be/fzn96rehxgwsi=6E9THYdUb643yB45 https://youtu.be/fzn96rehxgwsi=6E9THYdUb643yB45"
X Link 2024-12-19T12:49Z 260.5K followers, [----] engagements
"So cool. Watch the video and see the future. #future #glasses Excited to announce Raven Resonance our research lab building lightweight AR glasses plus a new OS. https://t.co/AuqwsmautT Excited to announce Raven Resonance our research lab building lightweight AR glasses plus a new OS. https://t.co/AuqwsmautT"
X Link 2024-12-21T10:29Z 261.1K followers, 12.8K engagements
"Merry Christmas. Here is a fun one. Here is a link to today's Draper Decentralized video: Colossal Biosciences and Melbourne University Join Forces to Combat Frog Extinction with Genetic Breakthrough -@colossal See more@DraperVC companies http://www.draper.tv https://youtu.be/poyUUWYuIqQ https://youtu.be/poyUUWYuIqQ http://www.draper.tv https://youtu.be/poyUUWYuIqQ https://youtu.be/poyUUWYuIqQ"
X Link 2024-12-25T14:03Z 260.5K followers, [----] engagements
"Time magazine inventions of the year include our company @aiseer https://time.com/7094922/ai-seer-facticity-ai/ https://time.com/7094922/ai-seer-facticity-ai/"
X Link 2024-12-27T00:03Z 261.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Netflix vs Blockbuster moments to come: Bitcoin vs the banks. Digital health care vs big pharma. DeSci vs. educational establishment Robots vs Big Union bosses Drones vs Military Industrial Complex"
X Link 2025-01-07T00:54Z 261.3K followers, 13.8K engagements
"Regions in which to invest: I believe that countries that are promoting freedom and trust are going to surge economically in the coming decade. Those include Argentina with Melei as he drives that country forward as a bastion for capitalism Uruguay because of the work La Calle did to encourage people to work unencumbered by regulations and El Salvador because of Bukele and his drive to build a Bitcoin economy. I believe India could be an economic powerhouse if they can get out of their own way and keep regulations from hamstringing their incredible and entrepreneurial people. And I think the"
X Link 2025-01-07T00:57Z 261.2K followers, [----] engagements
"This is so cool. Science will take a quantum leap forward. #science @adamdraper The DeSci $50K by @AdamDraper https://www.adamdraper.vc/p/the-desci-50kr=17pb9&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false https://www.adamdraper.vc/p/the-desci-50kr=17pb9&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false"
X Link 2025-01-22T17:05Z 261.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Check out the BitcoinFi accelerator. @drapervc 's Maxime Bucaille put together a stellar group of @Bitcoin innovators. https://www.youtube.com/watchv=lTo_n_kMTa4 https://www.youtube.com/watchv=lTo_n_kMTa4"
X Link 2025-01-24T23:39Z 269.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Goodbye to SAD SAB [---]. We welcome banks to the new world of #bitcoin. Banks dont have to pretend that the dollar is better anymore. #freedom #trust #blockchain #frictionless"
X Link 2025-01-25T00:27Z 261.6K followers, 49K engagements
"Tim Drapers Exclusive Interview on Tech Disruption & Bold Ideas Raji. via @YouTube https://youtu.be/8zBDU6_c8iEsi=0tD-jqwn8udoj1YK https://youtu.be/8zBDU6_c8iEsi=0tD-jqwn8udoj1YK"
X Link 2025-02-04T10:41Z 265.2K followers, 11.5K engagements
"I am a fan of Cryptonite. Check it out. The top AI private companies for 2025Elon gets hostile with Sam Masa holds the cards Hello DOGE goodbye middle managers and more groovy stuff. https://substack.com/@anthonybperkins/note/p-153126922utm_source=notes-share-action https://substack.com/@anthonybperkins/note/p-153126922utm_source=notes-share-action"
X Link 2025-02-21T18:38Z 266.8K followers, [----] engagements
"" Ill be in Argentina from March 4-7 for the Draper Cygnus Tech Week meeting the incredible deep tech entrepreneurs shaping the countrys future alongside @drapercygnus my fund focused on Latin-founded deep tech startups based in Buenos Aires I hope to meet President @JMilei and discuss the future and Argentinas role in it. Who knows I might even bring back a chainsaw like @elonmusks to cut through bureaucracy and accelerate innovation" https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1892721601302376628 https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1892721601302376628 😂 https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1892721601302376628"
X Link 2025-02-27T18:31Z 265.3K followers, 18.1K engagements
"From our @drapervc startups here is AI to check for facts and lies. When in doubt please tag and try our @AskFacticity X Bot out. Please repost and together let's lets make social media and the internet great again Currently fake news travels 6X faster than real news: https://t.co/VqrK3T0T6O Looking for volunteer moderators to try to hasten When in doubt please tag and try our @AskFacticity X Bot out. Please repost and together let's lets make social media and the internet great again Currently fake news travels 6X faster than real news: https://t.co/VqrK3T0T6O Looking for volunteer"
X Link 2025-03-17T23:58Z 270.7K followers, 17.2K engagements
"Awesome #crypto #freedom TON Foundation announces leading US-Based VCs invest over $400M in Toncoin. This list includes such respected names as: 🔹@sequoia 🔹@RibbitCapital 🔹@benchmark 🔹Kingsway 🔹Vy Capital 🔹@drapervc 🔹Libertus Capital 🔹@coinfund_io 🔹@hypersphere_ 🔹@SkyBridge 🔹and https://t.co/907JT9Xs7n TON Foundation announces leading US-Based VCs invest over $400M in Toncoin. This list includes such respected names as: 🔹@sequoia 🔹@RibbitCapital 🔹@benchmark 🔹Kingsway 🔹Vy Capital 🔹@drapervc 🔹Libertus Capital 🔹@coinfund_io 🔹@hypersphere_ 🔹@SkyBridge 🔹and"
X Link 2025-03-21T15:49Z 265.1K followers, 24.5K engagements
"Interviews with high schoolers are always interesting. #bitcoin #freedom #highschool https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Kb2jc0D7AMrB9XwRc2jUdsi=CuiRVltcTRG0Y4-DdCMg1A&context=spotify%3Ashow%3A7JMUXofD5O7klDdsZG5LOW https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Kb2jc0D7AMrB9XwRc2jUdsi=CuiRVltcTRG0Y4-DdCMg1A&context=spotify%3Ashow%3A7JMUXofD5O7klDdsZG5LOW"
X Link 2025-03-27T23:49Z 265.6K followers, [----] engagements
"One of my greatest heroes @BaijuBhatt is thinking big again. After founding Robinhood he is bringing space solar to the earth with @aetherflux. @drapervc startup. So awesome. America needs more energy. @AetherfluxUSA can deliver it. https://t.co/wYVR6Pt2Wx America needs more energy. @AetherfluxUSA can deliver it. https://t.co/wYVR6Pt2Wx"
X Link 2025-04-02T17:44Z 265.6K followers, 11.1K engagements
"This is fun. Our lie detector startup proves it. Join the Facticity AI: [--] Truths & [--] Lie Video Challenge and create a 90-sec clip exposing how misinformation spreadsand how to fight back using https://t.co/uPUkaaWnYi. Not entering Repost and earn [---] lifetime credits on https://t.co/uPUkaaWnYi For more information https://t.co/trsFqesMCB Join the Facticity AI: [--] Truths & [--] Lie Video Challenge and create a 90-sec clip exposing how misinformation spreadsand how to fight back using https://t.co/uPUkaaWnYi. Not entering Repost and earn [---] lifetime credits on https://t.co/uPUkaaWnYi For more"
X Link 2025-04-10T03:23Z 265.7K followers, [----] engagements
"A hack by a government is an act of war. Beware North Korea. Dont f*ck with the US citizens money"
X Link 2025-04-10T03:24Z 265.7K followers, 13.7K engagements
"Talking about how the SEC could evolve. This could really happen under this new administration and could open up incredible US innovation opportunity and https://www.youtube.com/watchv=oP8cr55XmeU https://www.youtube.com/watchv=oP8cr55XmeU"
X Link 2025-04-10T17:53Z 265.7K followers, [----] engagements
"We funded this company when it was just a sparkle in the eye of a dire wolfs DNA. Now theyre resurrecting extinct species. Colossal ideas need colossal conviction. That's what we do @drapervc @colossal https://time.com/7274542/colossal-dire-wolf/ https://time.com/7274542/colossal-dire-wolf/"
X Link 2025-04-13T18:57Z 266.4K followers, 14.1K engagements
"The dire wolf pups youve seen all over the internet Theyre a glimpse into the future of biotech and a massive step forward for biodiversity from Colossal Biosciences. We invested in Colossal because theyre relentlessly mission-driven on boldly rebooting conservation and reimagining whats possible through frontier biology. Its exactly what were looking for at Draper Associates. Founders who arent afraid to take an unexpected path to meet a massive global goal. In this case the wolves are genetically similar to the dire wolves that went extinct more than [-----] years ago bred using genetically"
X Link 2025-04-17T14:22Z 268.8K followers, [----] engagements
"We invested in @Apptronik because we believe humanoid robots wont just join the workforce - theyll transform it. They just closed a $403M Series A with Google Mercedes-Benz ARK Invest and more to bring Apollo to life: a general-purpose humanoid built for logistics manufacturing and beyond. This is real-world embodied AI. Were talking about robots walking factory floors packing boxes responding to disasters and eventually helping in homes hospitals elder care and more. The team has roots at NASA DeepMind announced a strategic partnership and Apollo is already scaling with customers like"
X Link 2025-04-20T19:44Z 265.7K followers, 23.2K engagements
"We backed @Oklo because we believe nuclear power can be clean compact and game-changing. Now theyre proving it: ✔ 46% stock growth last quarter ✔ 200%+ return over [--] years ✔ On track to deploy their first Aurora fast reactor by [----] Its modular metal-fueled and designed for a future that runs on abundant decentralized clean energy. This is the future @drapervc https://www.powermag.com/oklo-advances-siting-on-track-for-aurora-nuclear-fast-reactor-deployment-at-inl-in-2027/ https://www.powermag.com/oklo-advances-siting-on-track-for-aurora-nuclear-fast-reactor-deployment-at-inl-in-2027/"
X Link 2025-04-22T17:22Z 266.8K followers, [----] engagements
"I fund rebellions. I back founders who tear up the status quo. Their ideas may sound crazy to you today but they are inevitably shaping the future. It's like funding a controlled explosion. And that new energy challenges industries to make them better: Banks now custody Bitcoin. Slack transforms communication Microsoft responds with Teams. Tesla enters the market and suddenly every automaker rediscovers innovation. Progress happens in bursts of energy. Take Max Space as an example. They're launching expandable balloons that grow to football stadium size in orbit. Those giant structures could"
X Link 2025-05-12T16:00Z 267K followers, 10.1K engagements
"I invested in Tesla Twitch and Baidu when they were very different ideas. But they all followed this playbook to become generational companies: [--]. Make the first move Youll have much less information than you need. But thats okay. The truth is that founders will never have enough information upfront. Their actions produce the insights they need. [--]. Be prepared to pivot Insights can come from anywhere customers the market or your team. And they might lead you somewhere very different from where you started. YouTube started as a dating site. [--]. Have a north star Be open to change but theres"
X Link 2025-05-14T16:00Z 267K followers, 14.8K engagements
"Hire slow fire fast. Everyone says that but only a few actually follow it. Heres what hiring slow actually means: "Wait until the wheels are coming off your business to add a new person. Wait until people are screaming at you that they've missed you know their kids baseball game four weekends in a row and they just can't handle it anymore." And on firing fast: "If somebody is in there and they just don't seem to be pulling their weight. think of them as you're in a boat you're in a refugee boat and you're all paddling forward and there's one person paddling back the other way. You don't need"
X Link 2025-05-15T16:00Z 267K followers, 11.2K engagements
"How to build network effects into your startup:"
X Link 2025-05-20T16:00Z 270.4K followers, [----] engagements
"Aging used to be irreversible. Thats changing. NewLimit just raised $130M to build a biological time machine for human cells. Theyve already got [--] treatments in development that reprogram and restore function in aging liver cells. And their AI model has let them hone in on the correct approach extremely quickly. They can iterate on ideas much faster than traditional biotech companies saving huge amounts of time and money. Only the high potential drugs advance to real-world testing. But whether a drug is a success or not their AI model gets trained on the results. And as that cycle gains"
X Link 2025-05-21T16:00Z 267.4K followers, 11.2K engagements
"Most investors are asking the wrong question. When I meet founders I think about one main question: Is this founder meant to do this The key is whether they're deeply connected to this journey theyre on. So I ask every founder: "Why are you doing this" It's simple but very revealing. The entrepreneurial tourists stumble. They say "I wanted to make money" or "My friend thought it was a good idea." But the true entrepreneurs hearts burst out of their chests. They say "Because my boss did it all wrong" or "No one's seen this technology and it's incredible" or "Customers don't understand how"
X Link 2025-05-22T16:00Z 267.4K followers, [----] engagements
"We at @draper_u are proud to partner with @RaiseSummit: Europes premier AI startup competition. And we want to see YOU there. Whether you're just launching your MVP or already scaling revenue this is your chance to go big. Only two requirements to apply: Raised less than $10M Building in AI Make it into the Top [---] and youll: Attend the RAISE Summit Compete for a share of $5M+ in prizes (funding cloud credits & more) Meet top-tier VCs including Sequoia a16z Draper Associates Balderton BGV and more And yes our Partner at @drapervc @AndyTANGvc will be speaking on stage. This is how startups go"
X Link 2025-05-29T16:09Z 268.2K followers, [----] engagements
"@DropoutCapital I think retailers will just want to take the better more valuable currency Bitcoin. Of course retail is about to go through a major transformation. Experience will trump products"
X Link 2025-06-02T10:31Z 267.6K followers, [--] engagements
"@bsilone It is the dollar that is volatile as it slowly becomes worth less and less. One bitcoin is worth one bitcoin. The dollar drops about 50% per year or more against bitcoin"
X Link 2025-06-02T10:33Z 268.2K followers, [--] engagements
"Theres more than one Tim Draper out there. Only one is actually human. The others are my four digital twins and they dont sleep. Theyre out there 24/7 Writing investment analyses Hosting quarterly market insights Advising portfolio founders across [--] time zones Projecting as holograms at global summits I can't attend But Tim arent you worried about AI replacing you I haven't replaced myself. I've multiplied myself. For example AI isnt going to make lawyers obsolete. But it could handle a lot of cut-and-dry cases and tedious paperwork. Only the cases that actually go to court will be overseen"
X Link 2025-06-02T13:00Z 268.5K followers, 13.5K engagements
"Everyone should read this letter from @APompliano . I guess no onenotevenTrump and Eloncanstopgovernment spending. Once the US government allowed collective bargaining for its employees it was like driving a truck down a mountain with no brakes. The good news is that Bitcoin is a hedge against government overspending. Read Pomp's letter https://pomp.substack.com/p/government-spending-is-never-going https://pomp.substack.com/p/government-spending-is-never-going"
X Link 2025-06-04T17:00Z 269.3K followers, 47.9K engagements
"FDA approved brain computer interface Precision Neuro breaks from the pack to provide a less invasive alternative to Neurolink. Smaller than a fingernail. Thinner than a human hair. One of our most exciting investments is a 1.5cm brain implant by Precision Neuroscience thatll someday soon give quadriplegics the ability to control robotic limbs. Someday soon its tech could expand to let people control other devices using their brains. Precisions brain array is the first device of its kind (a wireless BCE) to get the FDAs official greenlight. The array is implanted just into the skull and lays"
X Link 2025-06-09T16:00Z 268.7K followers, [----] engagements
"I'm a free trader and globalist at heart. Everyone seems to have strong emotions around Trump's tariff strategy. Mine is excitement. These tariffs create massive entrepreneurial opportunities. We're already seeing 3D printed shoe manufacturing moving back to the US. Companies finding creative routes from China to Indonesia to the US for lower tariff rates. Entrepreneurs building TSMC alternatives here at home. It reminds me of [----] when people lost faith in the dollar and Satoshi created Bitcoin during the financial crisis. Now we have a tariff crisis and entrepreneurs will create tariff"
X Link 2025-06-18T16:00Z 269.3K followers, 13.4K engagements
"AI is going to take all of our jobs has become a common refrain. Whats far less discussed is why thats actually a good thing. We have an investment in a company that integrates AI into the legal system. Best possible legal defense using AI. Best possible offense using AI. Most effective and efficient dispute settlements using AI. Imagine contracts that set AI as the default settlement option before arbitration or court. We could clear the court system (and the American tax payers) of millions of dollars. We're using AI at Draper Associates throughout our venture process starting with deal"
X Link 2025-06-19T16:00Z 269.3K followers, 11.9K engagements
"Carta is reporting that solo founder companies are skyrocketing especially bootstrapped ones. Many VCs are more hesitant to fund solo founders. But we are always open to it. AI is making solo founders incredibly capable. Everyone can be a designer engineer etc. Entrepreneurs dont need a large team for many new businesses. With emerging tools its possible to start and scale a business solo. There's still magic in collaboration so solo founders should expect to grow their teams over time. The best entrepreneurs know when to go solo and when to bring in complementary skills. We dont wait until a"
X Link 2025-06-23T21:51Z 269.6K followers, 23.5K engagements
"When do we get thorium reactors in the US"
X Link 2025-06-24T18:02Z 269.3K followers, 11.3K engagements
"Congratulations to our @drapervc company @grifinapp 👏 Grifin helps you invest as you spend automatically buying stock in the companies where you shop. Grifin secures $11M to make investing less intimidating TechCrunch https://t.co/HWCxsHOkWx Grifin secures $11M to make investing less intimidating TechCrunch https://t.co/HWCxsHOkWx"
X Link 2025-06-26T12:54Z 269.5K followers, [----] engagements
"What if cancer therapy had surgical precision without the surgery Pinpoint accuracy. Full potency. Healthy cells stay healthy. Old way: Systemic drugs that ravage your immune system gut and hair follicles to reach one tumor. New way: Direct-to-tumor delivery that concentrates 100% of the therapeutic power exactly where it's needed"
X Link 2025-07-01T16:00Z 270.1K followers, 11.3K engagements
"This is a fun one Bitcoin Will Replace U.S. Dollar In [--] Years Says Billionaire VC Tim Draper via @coindesk https://www.coindesk.com/coindesk-news/2025/05/13/bitcoin-will-replace-us-dollar-in-10-years-says-billionaire-vc-tim-draper https://www.coindesk.com/coindesk-news/2025/05/13/bitcoin-will-replace-us-dollar-in-10-years-says-billionaire-vc-tim-draper"
X Link 2025-07-02T18:41Z 270.1K followers, [----] engagements
"What if you could turn your favorite reality show moments into extra cash Ive teamed up with @WisecutAI for the #DraperTVClipChallenge - clip Season [--] moments usingWisecut's AI get paid for views.💸 Join: #MeetTheDrapers #Wisecut @meetthedrapers http://clipchallenge.com http://clipchallenge.com"
X Link 2025-07-03T12:17Z 269.5K followers, [----] engagements
"Why VC Why now Wrong question. The right question Why wouldnt I invest in early stage VC always The best investors invest through every single market cycle. 🐻🐂📈📉 The macro view only impacts early stage venture capital when theres an exit and that might be [--] years away. The macro view should have almost no bearing on when you invest. Timing the venture capital markets doesnt really work. We time for innovation. Innovation doesnt care if interest rates drop or if markets stabilize. @Airbnb @Uber and @WhatsApp were all created amid market chaos. Knowing that why would you ever stop"
X Link 2025-07-07T16:22Z 270.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Heres a 2-flag filter that will save you from 90% of bad investments. 🚩 Red Flag No. 1: Too obvious too easy 100+ competitors. If you can Google up [---] companies doing a similar thing then its too easy to build. Someone will do it cheaper and its a race to the bottom. 🚩 Red Flag No. 2: Regulations I've watched the SEC kill startups because they "might someday look like an exchange." When regulators try to solve problems that don't exist yet innovation dies. Entrepreneurs should have more freedom in the sandbox and regulators can always step in later when theres an actual reason to step in"
X Link 2025-07-14T16:00Z 270.7K followers, 11.2K engagements
"We just launched our new Draper Associates website. This isnt just a redesign. Its a reintroduction. For decades weve backed the bold: founders building rockets reprogramming cells rewiring money and reshaping the world. After [--] years of investing in world-changing founders this website is reintroducing our vision and our dedication to frontier founders for the upcoming [--] years. This is our commitment to funding founders of the future first. Learn about the Draper thesis the Draper universe and the future were backing. Come see what the next generation of legendary founders looks like. A"
X Link 2025-07-16T16:15Z 270.4K followers, [----] engagements
"We just launched our new Draper Associates website. This isnt just a redesign. Its a reintroduction. For decades weve backed the bold: founders building rockets reprogramming cells rewiring money and reshaping the world. After [--] years of investing in world-changing founders this website is reintroducing our vision and our dedication to frontier founders for the upcoming [--] years. This is our commitment to funding founders of the future first. Learn about the Draper thesis the Draper universe and the future were backing. Come see what the next generation of legendary founders looks like. A"
X Link 2025-07-16T16:41Z 270.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Just had an incredible conversation with Grace Dawes. Heres some of what we covered: -Detroit automakers missed electric vehicles. To catch up they need to make them fly. I said to a large audience of auto industry execs: "You missed electric vehicles so you better make them fly." For the most part they ignored me. -Why Im betting on electric hydrofoil boats now. (Spoiler alert: They are awesome.) -How @Bitcoin will become the platform for almost all transactions (and why every family should hold [--] months of expenses in BTC) Thanks to Grace for having me on. Looking forward to meeting in"
X Link 2025-07-17T16:00Z 270.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Safe bets are actually risky bets to me. Safe = Consensus Consensus = Obvious not a big enough stretch. Consensus will be done by the big companies before a startup is able to build its market. There was an era when everyone loved traditional brokers. That was the safe investment. So I invested in @RobinhoodApp. When no US car company had succeeded for [--] years I invested in @Tesla. When self-driving cars was unthinkable I invested in Cruise (acquired by General Motors ( @GM )). When traditional media was still the norm I invested in @Twitch. And of course when the U.S. dollar is the pinnacle"
X Link 2025-07-22T16:00Z 271.3K followers, 47.6K engagements
"We just hired a PhD research assistant who specializes in reading [---] million published papers in the time it takes to make a cup of coffee.☕ Deep Search from Consensus ( @ConsensusNLP ) has entered the chat Allow us to blow your mind: 🤯 -Complete literature reviews in minutes -Searches simultaneously across [---] MILLION academic papers 🔬 -Creates custom visuals and comprehensive reports 📊 -Cites everything properly (probably the most impressive tbh) ✍ Try asking things like Is there any evidence to support a connection between the MMR vaccine and autism or How do different parenting styles"
X Link 2025-07-24T16:00Z 270.9K followers, [----] engagements
"During COVID I posted The cure may be worse than the disease." Based on the comments I received you wouldve thought I was calling for all-out anarchy. Half a decade later I think I was right. Politicians and media created 3-4 years of paranoia. 📏6 feet apart 😷Masks 😨Fear-based decisions Think about this Mental health startups BEFORE COVID: [--] Mental health startups AFTER COVID: 500+ We broke people's minds. VC investors were no exception to the breakage. Funding stalled as investors were hesitant to sign checks based on a Zoom call. Those who were willing to make value-based decisions"
X Link 2025-07-29T16:00Z 271.3K followers, 15.6K engagements
"Draper Associates invested $1 million in this bold and forward thinking startup and we committed within the hour. That company is now worth $8.7 billion. @oklo is using nuclear wasteto power the planet for the next thousand years. They have permits to restart an abandoned nuclear reactor in Idaho. Their tech reuses 95% of the energy left in spent fuel and each reactor runs for decades on existing waste. Then they recycle it. Again. And again. Weve backed Oklo in every single round from the first check to their IPO. This is what we look for - bold energy producing earth saving human life"
X Link 2025-07-30T16:34Z 271.5K followers, 16.3K engagements
"Nobody likes their insurance company. So we backed @Takadao_io to change the model. The LifeDAO is incredibly intriguing because it flips the model. Traditional insurance companies spend 30-40% on overhead and profits. The LifeDAO spends zero. Every dollar stays in the community fund. Its a member-owned fund that provides support to families when a member passes away. Membership opens with a one-time $25 contribution. Everything runs on smart contracts and is Shariah-compliant. Were proud to back Takadao and their mission to create systems of mutual support without banks interest or borders"
X Link 2025-07-31T16:00Z 271.5K followers, [----] engagements
"I was asked what would be a Heck Yes and what would be a Heck No when faced with a new entrepreneur. Here was my answer: Heck yes if a founders background is aligned with their venture. Heck no if they're not. Heck yes if a founder is willing to go out on a limb and try something experimental. Heck no if they're driven by fear. Heck yes if founders let each other speak and show mutual respect. Heck no if founders are talking over each other. Heck yes if the founder is open to suggestion but sticks to their guns around the vision. Heck no if a founder just agrees with every new idea that I"
X Link 2025-08-04T16:00Z 271.5K followers, 11.4K engagements
"If you think AI will take your job you are right. If you dont use AI to do your job you will lose your job. Use it or lose it. AI is such a productivity improvement that if you use it you will probably get a new or better job or your job will just improve. I've been using AI in venture capital for months now: A data lake analyzing [------] companies and spits out [--] startups that are worth my time Voice analysis during entrepreneur pitches (catches lies better than I do) Real-time competitor research while I'm interviewing founders Digital twins handling portfolio company press releases"
X Link 2025-08-18T16:00Z 272.1K followers, 38.1K engagements
"The $9 million cab ride that became worth $20 billion. Picture this: I was in a taxi in Beijing negotiating to invest in the first search engine for China but the valuation seemed too high and the entrepreneur was confidently immovable. That's exactly where I was in [----] with Robin Li founder of Baidu ( @Baidu_Inc ). I had already invested in six search engines (we missed Googleanother story) but this would be the first in China. But I saw something in China that reminded me of America during the 1950s. People were keeping up with the Joness or in this case the Wangs. If one family bought"
X Link 2025-08-27T16:00Z 272.4K followers, 11.5K engagements
"Being in a crowded market doesnt mean that you're destined to fail. But it does mean youll face more skepticism and thorough questioning from investors. The ones who have the answers AND the passion to keep going Theyll disrupt entire industries"
X Link 2025-09-01T16:00Z 272.4K followers, 12.8K engagements
"Over the next few months Ill be dropping some stories from "Draper's Top [--] Hits. This is a book that was dedicated to the entrepreneurs who set out to change the world. The disruptors the trailblazers the rebels the heroes. Here's what you can expect: Real stories from 40+ years of startup investing at Draper Associates Blood sweat and tears behind companies like Hotmail Skype Robinhood SpaceX and Tesla Wild visions that sound like SciFi (kidney-growing technology micro quantum computers) The sacrifices these entrepreneurs made that most people never see I'll be dropping one story at a time"
X Link 2025-09-04T16:00Z 272.4K followers, 11.5K engagements
"Crashed an episode of Roohi Kazis podcast Covered my perspective on India's startup ecosystem and the stories behind my biggest investments. We got into what actually makes or breaks early-stage companies. Worth a listen if you're building something that everyone else thinks is weird wild and crazy. Full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/25f5wmLKhYB9ZvaYJbPH4dsi=rmbZagVoRmaRwXNKqdZv1w https://open.spotify.com/episode/25f5wmLKhYB9ZvaYJbPH4dsi=rmbZagVoRmaRwXNKqdZv1w"
X Link 2025-09-05T16:00Z 272.9K followers, [----] engagements
"The defense industry just woke up from a 70-year nap. When Russia invaded Ukraine most technologists were scoffing. [---] Russian tanks rolling down one road like sitting ducks. Any tech person watching thought You could take them all out with a drone." Hypersonic missile companies got funding overnight. The deep tech companies we have been funding have become hot dual use businesses. Space defense startups became hot commodities. Information warfare tools exploded in demand. Satellite tracking tech became mission-critical. For decades defense was stuck with the same players. Nobody wanted"
X Link 2025-09-10T16:45Z 273K followers, 11.8K engagements
"Just wrapped an incredible interview with @IStartupTimes. Here's what most people don't realize: India has the largest viewership of @meetthedrapers globally. More students come to @draper_u from India than any other country (out of [---] countries). We just filmed an entire season of Meet the Drapers across India - Goa Delhi Bangalore Hyderabad Odisha. The entrepreneurial energy there is unmatched. Modi's free-market approach is unleashing [---] billion potential entrepreneurs. Thanks to Sandhya Bharti and the team at Indian Startup Times for the great conversation. Their platform is celebrating"
X Link 2025-09-11T16:00Z 273.1K followers, [----] engagements
"I just had a debate with Karl Marx's AI twin. It got heated. He thinks capitalism is exploitation. I think it's liberation. I said What were you thinking Your Socialist ideas have subjected more than [--] billion people to abject poverty. It has never worked anywhere. Capitalism creates value. Socialism depletes it. Here's where we clashed: Marx: "Your wealth comes from extracting surplus value from workers. The poverty you see is capitalism's necessary condition." Me: "We're living in the most prosperous era in human history. When I invested in Skype we freed global communication. When I backed"
X Link 2025-09-15T16:00Z 273.1K followers, 29.9K engagements
"The billion-dollar idea that started over BBQ ribs in Wyoming Most people think venture capital happens in fancy boardrooms with PowerPoint decks and term sheets. Sometimes it happens at a Bitcoin meetup out west. That's where I met @MiguelMorel the founder of Arkham Intelligence ( @arkham ) . Immediately Miguel's extraordinary intelligence and energy caught my attention. He had an incredible vision for @Bitcoin becoming the center of banking and commerce. But here's the thing about crypto. The anonymity that everyone thinks is a feature is actually the biggest problem. Yik Yak got shut down"
X Link 2025-09-17T16:00Z 273.1K followers, 24.9K engagements
"Healthcare is broken. And we're all paying for it. In the US we continue to spend more in health care but we are living shorter lives Three out of five adults will get a chronic illness in their lifetime. Big pharma is selling subscriptions when we need real fixes. We're treating diseases after they harm lives not preventing them from happening first. But here's what gets me excited We as early-stage VCs are waking up to the real opportunity and we think other VCs will follow (They always do). We are thinking that the health care industry is going from CHEMO therapies to BIO cures. Home"
X Link 2025-09-18T17:15Z 273.1K followers, 14.1K engagements
"The Canadian government just executed their largest criminal seizure of cryptocurrency ever - $56M+ - made possible by @drapervc-backed @arkham If you look closely you can even see a screenshot of Arkham in the official announcement. As the crypto industry matures and bad actors are getting more and more elaborate we need to take a serious step towards fortifying business intelligence. Products like Arkham are key for the longevity of the blockchain industry and the continuous onboarding of institutions / retail users to ensure global financial freedom for all"
X Link 2025-09-19T14:45Z 273.4K followers, 42.2K engagements
"Just because two countries share similar laws doesn't mean your business will translate seamlessly. When Im investing in a geo-specific company this is always one of my first questions. Different locations have different cultural contexts. Messaging that works in Karachi might fall flat in Manila. New countries means new competition. You're not just competing with your home market anymore. Not to mention things like payment preferences and varying distribution channels. Expansion requires an intimate understanding of each facet of your market"
X Link 2025-09-22T16:00Z 273.1K followers, [----] engagements
"I've always believed in backing what realistic people think is impossible. @Tesla when no new car company had succeeded in the US for [--] years. @SpaceX when rockets were only from government and were disposable. @Bitcoin and @Coinbase when people still thought that banks and dollars were inevitable and permanent. Now I'm backing @WeWALKio because they're tackling a mission critical problem for visually- impaired people. WeWALK's Smart Cane delivers: Enhanced obstacle detection that sees what you can't Built-in voice assistant for instant answers Hands-free navigation that keeps you moving"
X Link 2025-10-01T16:00Z 273.4K followers, 14.4K engagements
"The PitchLens Coach: https://www.draper.vc/tools/ai-pitch-coach https://www.draper.vc/tools/ai-pitch-coach"
X Link 2025-10-07T15:42Z 273.4K followers, [----] engagements
"One small step for space one large step for Libertarians. SpaceX links Dragon to the space station. http://t.co/kR2P6t93 via @youtube. http://youtu.be/Lg5vd_Gs0G4 http://youtu.be/Lg5vd_Gs0G4"
X Link 2012-05-26T18:56Z 258.9K followers, [--] engagements
"Check out the latest from ShareThis: http://twitter.com/ShareThis/status/20988284950"
X Link 2010-08-19T18:42Z 258.9K followers, [--] engagements
"Tune into a live stream at 2pm Pacific Time to learn more about Bitcoin and the Bitcoin auction: http://t.co/6wTu5Ir0vu http://ow.ly/yInr8 http://ow.ly/yInr8"
X Link 2014-07-02T20:34Z 258.9K followers, [--] engagements
"Tune into a live stream at 2pm Pacific Time to learn more about Bitcoin and the Bitcoin auction. http://t.co/2KeriLXOhJ http://fb.me/6oxzsVqUk http://fb.me/6oxzsVqUk"
X Link 2014-07-02T20:36Z 258.9K followers, [--] engagements
"Venture capitalist Draper wins U.S. bitcoin auction http://t.co/mSMPG9lVPS http://fb.me/3CV7KcrAF http://fb.me/3CV7KcrAF"
X Link 2014-07-04T01:14Z 258.8K followers, [--] engagements
"CNBC interview on Bitcoin Draper University and New Venture Capital. http://t.co/BITzcYoPNn http://fb.me/3WxZApSvi http://fb.me/3WxZApSvi"
X Link 2014-07-08T21:47Z 258.9K followers, [--] engagements
"Mustafa Ergen wrote "Entrepreneurial Capital: Silicon Valley History and Startup Economy." It is all in Turkish. http://t.co/3k2VqVIfVH http://fb.me/3529EEyeg http://fb.me/3529EEyeg"
X Link 2015-01-30T05:46Z 258.9K followers, [--] engagements
"Watch my micro-course on viral marketing. http://t.co/vvUCQ5FHIf http://fb.me/2wb76o1nG http://fb.me/2wb76o1nG"
X Link 2015-04-08T20:09Z 258.9K followers, [--] engagements
"https://medium.com/draper-nexus-shisou/our-100m-fund-ii-for-enterprise-tech-industrial-and-sustainability-startups-in-us-and-japan-4e220ad2cd9asource=tw-853f36892fff-1431976632227 https://medium.com/draper-nexus-shisou/our-100m-fund-ii-for-enterprise-tech-industrial-and-sustainability-startups-in-us-and-japan-4e220ad2cd9asource=tw-853f36892fff-1431976632227"
X Link 2015-05-18T22:35Z 261.3K followers, [--] engagements
"I reconnected with Mutaz at a Draper Nexus entrepreneurial gathering. He is building a design company in Tokyo. http://t.co/ARLJxoTKCB"
X Link 2015-06-12T23:12Z 261.4K followers, [--] engagements
"Silicon Valley investor backs Austin's Factom via @MyABJ http://www.bizjournals.com/austin/news/2016/10/06/silicon-valley-investor-backs-austinsfactom.htmlana=twtms http://www.bizjournals.com/austin/news/2016/10/06/silicon-valley-investor-backs-austinsfactom.htmlana=twtms"
X Link 2016-10-07T00:40Z 259K followers, [--] engagements
"Jumping back into India. Logistics startup BlowHorn raises Rs [--] crore from IDG Ventures Others via @economictimes http://www.ecoti.in/or2BLa http://www.ecoti.in/or2BLa"
X Link 2017-03-09T22:19Z 260.9K followers, [--] engagements
"Hear my son interview me. We cover Bitcoin VR and other family matters. Awesome If you like his style join. https://fb.me/9eLGn8j2e https://fb.me/9eLGn8j2e"
X Link 2018-01-13T15:03Z 259K followers, [---] engagements
"Good interview with Fortune. https://lnkd.in/gbRjhzX https://lnkd.in/g-E2KMX https://lnkd.in/gbRjhzX https://lnkd.in/g-E2KMX"
X Link 2018-01-31T15:50Z 258.8K followers, [--] engagements
"Great new documentary on Bitcoin coming out in four days by Bianca Chen. https://fb.me/XMxDYEKl https://www.youtube.com/watchv=j1RkXyWbSWQ https://fb.me/XMxDYEKl https://www.youtube.com/watchv=j1RkXyWbSWQ"
X Link 2018-02-03T01:34Z 258.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Flattering and well written but not entirely accurate:. https://fb.me/1CItdJ4J5 https://fb.me/1CItdJ4J5"
X Link 2018-02-08T02:02Z 258.8K followers, [--] engagements
"Flattering and well written but not entirely accurate: https://lnkd.in/gh2tA-J https://lnkd.in/gUMxcph https://lnkd.in/gh2tA-J https://lnkd.in/gUMxcph"
X Link 2018-02-08T02:03Z 259K followers, [--] engagements
"And why more women should apply to @draperuniversity and @boost.vc too https://bulletin.co/blogs/bulletin-broadcast/why-more-women-must-apply-to-yc https://bulletin.co/blogs/bulletin-broadcast/why-more-women-must-apply-to-yc"
X Link 2018-03-22T22:00Z 259K followers, [--] engagements
"Interesting interview on smart cities. https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/87838-the-smart-city-talent-gap https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/87838-the-smart-city-talent-gap"
X Link 2018-03-23T18:41Z 258.9K followers, [--] engagements
"Interestg interview on smart cities. Very differing views here. https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/87838-the-smart-city-talent-gap https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/87838-the-smart-city-talent-gap https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/87838-the-smart-city-talent-gap https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/87838-the-smart-city-talent-gap"
X Link 2018-03-23T18:42Z 258.9K followers, [--] engagements
"Big opportunity to learn about the Blockchain and bitcoin/crypto. https://medium.com/draper-associates/enterprise-sales-for-founders-join-our-workshop-edeb7a302b73 https://medium.com/draper-associates/enterprise-sales-for-founders-join-our-workshop-edeb7a302b73"
X Link 2018-04-04T16:26Z 258.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Light touch government beats regulatory heavy-handedness every time. Freedom=prosperity. Heavy regulation= poverty. https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/business/has-switzerland-blown-its-crypto-opportunity-/44007894#.WszKVflI4Mg.facebook https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/business/has-switzerland-blown-its-crypto-opportunity-/44007894#.WszKVflI4Mg.facebook"
X Link 2018-04-10T14:32Z 258.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Happy to be working with Republic on the MeetTheDrapers show crowdfunding. Entrepreneurs can get funding from the viewers. Apply below. https://www.facebook.com/tim.draper/posts/10156476647214235 https://www.facebook.com/tim.draper/posts/10156476647214235"
X Link 2018-04-11T01:47Z 259K followers, [--] engagements
"Good interview. https://medium.com/square_one/episode-22-tim-draper-founding-partner-of-draper-associates-and-dfj-29cc8ee5688a https://medium.com/square_one/episode-22-tim-draper-founding-partner-of-draper-associates-and-dfj-29cc8ee5688a"
X Link 2018-04-11T20:53Z 259K followers, [--] engagements
"Portfolio.com asks Five Questions on the VC Market: Five Questions For Tim Draper On theVenture Capitalist Market http://bit.ly/q7EElR"
X Link 2011-08-04T15:31Z 258.9K followers, [--] engagements
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