True Founders Experience Investor Ghosting After Signed Docs
You’re not a real founder until an investor ghosts you after signing docs and tells you they’re ready to wire.
Founder Reality: The Pain and Suffering Is Real
If you’re a founder, you will appreciate this. The pain and suffering is real. https://t.co/jmgZBY7Wks
30-Day Dry-Aged Bone-In Rib Steak Scores 11/10
Bowery Meat Company, NYC. We shared the 30 day dry-aged bone-in rib steak. 11/10 https://t.co/f5PzyvcZLl
From Text-to-Vote to Scan-to-Invest: Future Interactive Shows
Text-to-vote was a revolution in entertainment in the early 2000s. Scan-to-invest will define the next generation of interactive shows.
Netflix Veteran Sean Carey Joins Crush Capital Advisory Board
I’m excited to announce that Sean Carey, former Vice President of Global Television at Netflix, has joined Crush Capital’s Advisory Board. With more than 25 years of experience at the forefront of media and entertainment, Sean played a pivotal role in...
Turn a Show Into Global Fundraising Millions
Meek: I’ll put you in a show instead, and you can raise millions from viewers globally.
Founder Mode: Conquer Fear, Execute Relentlessly
Founder Mode is an arrival. It means you’ve overcome the fear of failure, and you simply execute to overcome any obstacle in your way.
AI Fuels Document Churn, Founders Must Work Harder
Founders are running their decks, docs, and narratives through AI to drive investor cycles. But investors are doing the same: they’re making (more) comments on investor agreements, advisor docs, warrants, etc. Founders: expect to work harder to close.
Success Doesn't Require a Mark Cuban Investor
I don’t know who needs to hear this, but you don’t need Mark Cuban on your cap table in order to succeed.
Know Who to Avoid: Startup Success Shortcut
Half the battle in a startup is figuring out who not to spend time with.
Self-Actualization Doesn’t Require Psychedelics or Drugs
I don’t know who needs to hear this, but you don’t need DMT, ketamine or psychedelic drugs to achieve self-actualization.
Exclusive NYC AI‑Finance Mixer: Limited Spots for Fintech Leaders
Hosting an exclusive AI in Finance mixer in NYC on Friday, April 3rd at one of the city's hottest social clubs. Limited spots for top minds in fintech, trading, and AI. Comment "invite” for details. https://t.co/0Bwnx8CsD6
This Role Paves Way to $1B+ Fund
The person who lands this role will start their own $1B+ fund in 2-3 years.
Even Pay‑to‑Pitch Events Can Land Billionaire Investors
I met my first billionaire investor through a pay-to-pitch event in NYC. There are exceptions to every rule.
Former Netflix Exec Backs Studio, Betting on Live Interactive Entertainment
A former Netflix exec is investing into our studio. The future of entertainment is live, and interactive.
Avoid Naming Competitors in Your Pitch Deck
Founders: assume that your deck is getting passed around, and that it will make its way to your direct competitors. Don't say things about your competitors that might you regret later (in your competitive advantage slide). In fact, I wouldn't...
Pitching a $500K Interactive Gold Rush Show
Just sent a $500k proposal to develop a new show around gold mining. Think Gold Rush, but interactive.
Startups: Survival of the Fittest Determines Winners
Startups are a game of last man standing: the survivor who outlasts others often wins.
It Takes About Two Years to Raise Capital
The average GP spends 2 years raising capital. Rough time to be an emerging fund manager.
Old AI Giant Falls as Young Startup Takes Over
IBM, a 115-year-old company, pioneered AI with Watson a decade ago. Today, a 3-year-old startup (Anthropic) just wiped $28 billion off IBM’s market cap. Mercy is for the weak.
Founders Must Safeguard Both Their Own and Partners' Mental Health
Founders don’t just have to take care of their own mental health, but the mental health of their significant other. Not easy.
Cofounders: Essential Support When Starting a Company
Starting a company is extremely challenging. That’s why I like having cofounders. Someone is always there to pick you up when you’re down.
Influencers Mislead: OpenClaw AI Consulting Isn't Easy Money
Part of the issue is that certain influencers are pitching OpenClaw and AI consulting as “easy money.”
Seeking Vegas Family Office Investor Connections Next Week
If you’re in Vegas next week and want to network with family office investors, DM me.
Selling Software to 40‑50‑year‑olds Isn’t Always Appealing
It’s easier, yes, but not everyone wants to sell software into their 40s and 50s.
Start with Reg D, Then Reg CF, Then Reg A+
How to raise capital online: 1: Start with Reg D 506(c) 2: Move into a Reg Cf 3: Move into a Reg A+ This is ordered by the fastest, easiest and most cost effective way to raise online. Companies with...
Exclusive Investor Mixer at Vegas Hangar, Feb 26
I’m hosting an exclusive investor mixer at this private hangar in Vegas on Thurs 2/26 👀 DM if interested. https://t.co/65LxbH2BJO