Boost VC: We lead Pre-Seed rounds for Deep Tech (bio, space, AI, robotics, crypto, VR, Sci-Fi). $500k checks. boost.vc/apply
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Thinking about starting a Deep Tech company? 🧪
We'll invest $50K into your earliest idea—even if you’re still at your day job or pre-product. Founder Start is our way of backing your idea from Day Zero.
Apply now 👉 forms.fillout.com/t/gKcwHBe9…
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Want to build rockets, robots, or the future of the internet?
The Boost VC jobs board features open roles across our deep tech portfolio—from aerospace and AI to climate, crypto, robotics, biotech, and more.
Find your next world-changing job here:
👉 jobs.boost.vc
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Have a wild, world-changing idea? We invest $500K in Deep Tech startups at the earliest stage—often the first check in.
We back founders in AI, Health, Climate, Bio, Aerospace, & more.
Too early for others? Just right for us.
Apply today → boost.vc
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Did you catch the last episode of our Can't Be Done podcast? Adam Draper hosted James Sinka, BIO's Chief Scientific Officer. They discussed sci-fi, leadership, and Sinka’s journey, plus the role of DeSci in securing both recognition and fair pay for scientists.
🎧Tune in for the deep dive: piped.video/watch?v=bnRLL8qL…
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Thank you to everyone who attended Deep Tech Demo Day today, and a big thank you to our partners who helped make it happen! 🙌
Missed the livestream? Recordings will be available through Friday, April 11th! 🚀
Investors can register here: demoday.boost.vc/register
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Did you catch the last episode of Can't Be Done? Adam Draper hosts Andrew Bakst, Co-Founder of @HairDAO_ , to discuss how decentralized research is driving innovation in hair loss treatments. They explore DAOs as a funding model, the impact of crypto on tech, and the evolving perception of hair loss.
🎥Watch on YouTube: lnkd.in/gzyDR94f
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Calling all deep tech investors: this Wednesday is Deep Tech Demo Day! This is your chance to meet 35 of the most innovative deep tech startups, all nominated by the best early-stage investors in the industry.
📅 Apr 2nd @ 9am PT
RSVP: demoday.boost.vc/register
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Have you seen the first episode of our newly launched "Can't Be Done" podcast?
Adam Draper hosts Patrick Joyce, Co-Founder of @ResearchHub, to dive into DeSci, funding in academia, and the future of research. A must see for anyone passionate about science & innovation!
🎧 Watch now on YouTube: lnkd.in/gCCYHuTx
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Ready for your next adventure? 🚀
Boost portfolio companies are building the future—and they need bold, ambitious talent to join them. Whether you’re into AI, robotics, crypto, climate tech, or aerospace, there’s a role for you.
🔗 Explore your future: jobs.boost.vc
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VCs need courage, and we love backing the 'kinda insane' deals—because the future is built by founders willing to take big swings. The best ideas always sound crazy at first—if you're working on something bold, get in touch.🚀
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Calling all Bitcoin builders!
BitcoinFi Accelerator is back for Batch 2 and ready to help early-stage teams push Bitcoin innovation forward—backed by @BoostVC, @drapervc & @thesis_co.
✅ $150K for 5% equity
✅ Mentorship & technical support
✅ GTM & VC networking
Apply by March 28! 🔗👇
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The Boost VC Founder Start Program is open for applications! Nothing is too early—just an idea, stuck in academia, or already building?
We want to back you.
Apply here: forms.fillout.com/t/gKcwHBe9…
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@AdamDraper's visit to Skymapper HQ earlier this month—lots of fun talking to the team and discussing the epicness of space!
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Job hunting this weekend? Why not work on building the future? 🚀
Our portfolio companies are hiring: from AI to space tech, biotech to robotics—we've got new roles added weekly at cutting-edge startups backed by Boost VC.
🔗 Explore opportunities: jobs.boost.vc
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12 years in, and we're still the most active deep tech investor on the planet.
We're writing $500k checks, averaging one deal per week.
Apply here: boost.vc
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Today's the day! 60+ Deep Tech founders backed by Boost are flying in from around the world for our Founder Summit! Ready for a week of networking, top VC speakers, and game-changing innovation.
Some ideas they’re building:
🔹 Robotics for underwater ecosystems
🔹 10x faster wound healing
🔹 AI Pilot for Drone Swarms
🔹 AI-powered electronics design
The future is being built now, and we’re all in! 🚀
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Today & tomorrow, @AdamDraper will join his grandfather Bill Draper in SF to speak at the Military Veteran Startup 2025 Conference! Excited to share insights with veteran founders, spouses, VCs, LPs, & civilian allies on building and backing bold ventures! 🇺🇸🚀 #MVS25
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Today is the last day to RSVP for the BitcoinFi Accelerator Demo Day!
Join our livestream tomorrow and witness the future of Bitcoin innovation as 8 startups showcase their groundbreaking solutions in Infrastructure, DeFi, and SocialFi.
✅RSVP: bitcoinfi.network/demoday
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Demo Day is this Friday, Jan 24th! ✨
Don't miss your chance to witness the future of Bitcoin. Meet 8 companies redefining what's possible, with ideas supported by Boost VC, @drapervc, @thesis_co, and an elite group of mentors.
Reserve your spot today ⬇️
bitcoinfi.network/demoday
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🗓️ Join us for the BitcoinFi Demo Day next Friday, Jan 24th!
✨Get a first look at 8 visionary startups redefining Bitcoin innovation and supported by Boost VC, @drapervc, @thesis_co, and an elite mentor network
Reserve your spot today ⬇️
bitcoinfi.network/demoday
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Is 2025 the year you find your dream job? Start the year by joining a world-changing Deep Tech team. Our portfolio companies are hiring across aerospace, robotics, AI, crypto, & more. 🚀
Example roles:
💻 Software Engineer at a space startup (LA)
🎨 Staff Product Designer at a robotics company (remote)
🛠️ Structural Engineer at a hypersonic transport company (TX)
...& more! Find your next job here: jobs.boost.vc
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🎉 New year, new opportunities! Let’s make 2025 the year your idea becomes reality. Boost leads Pre-Seed rounds for Deep Tech startups with $500K checks. 🚀 No stage is too early, no idea is too bold.
Bring us your big ideas and apply today: boost.vc
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On the pod🎙️Adam Draper talks to Jordan Kutzer, founder of Throwback Studios about VR, startups, and baseball. ⚾ Learn how this Stanford athlete-turned-founder is building the biggest VR media brand while empowering game creators. 🚀
Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
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Bird drones that can walk, jump, and fly?🐦🤖 We've seen our own portfolio companies do awesome things with drones, and now engineers are taking inspiration from nature to create a new breed of flying robots—and they're not just cute, those legs serve a purpose.
Read more: spectrum.ieee.org/bird-drone
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🚀 Ready for your next role? Boost VC portfolio companies are hiring! From biotech to AI, robotics to crypto—check out roles like:
📱 Mobile app developer at the leading Crypto e-commerce site
🌊 Full-Stack Developer at an ocean startup
🔬 AI Research Scientist at a leading AI company
Explore open roles: jobs.boost.vc/jobs
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💰 Want $50K to kickstart your deep tech startup? The Boost VC Founder Start Program is your chance! Get funding, mentorship, and resources to bring your idea to life. Apply here: forms.fillout.com/t/gKcwHBe9…
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📣 Calling all women in AI & Robotics 👩💻🌟Join us October 22nd in the Bay Area for a night of networking! Connect with other industry professionals & hear from a panel of speakers shaping the future of AI & Robotics: RSVP here: lu.ma/kajn7xli
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💡🌟 Huge shoutout to the Tribe 22 founders who took on our Mad Libs pitch challenge! They had just 10 minutes to solve ocean microplastics using a giraffe and flying in their solution. Their ingenuity was truly inspiring! 🦒✈️ #MadLibsPitch #Tribe22 #BoostFounderSummit
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Founders: Test your one-liner with someone outside of tech. If they can explain back what you do, you're on the right track. If not, simplify! A strong one-liner is key to attracting investors and customers. #Entrepreneurship #Communication #Networking
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The best founders are the ones who defy the odds, push boundaries, and never stop learning. 🚀 Check out @AdamDraper’s latest blog post on what sets exceptional founders apart. 💡 adamdraper.vc/p/the-best-fou…
#Founders #Startups #Innovation #BoostVC
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🚀 At our Founder Summit, Brandon Goldman & Brian Blumenfeld led an amazing sales workshop! 🌟 They shared the MAPS framework: Market, Alternatives, Problems & Stats.
#FounderTips #SalesStrategy #MAPSFramework #StartupGrowth
#entrepreneurlife #successful #tech #money
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"🎉 Welcome, Tribe 22, to Boost VC! 🎉
We just wrapped up our Founder Summit and couldn’t be more excited to have these amazing founders join the Boost community. 🚀 Let's build the future together! #DeepTech #FounderCommunity"
#entrepreneurlife #startup
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Excellent sales presentation by Brandon Goldman and Brian Blumenfeld at our founder summit. Thanks guys! 🪳
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Here is Carl Palme of Boundless Robotics at our founder summit last week (Shoutout to Carl for gifting our office with his Annaboto System)!
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Interview with Kyle Lu of Candlestick.io at our founder summit this past week:
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That feeling when you have another great founder summit (Might be comparable to winning an Olympic gold medal ~ only one of these two people have a medal… can you guess which one?)
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Introducing Amie Leighton of Allia Health, one of our founders who attended the founder summit this past week
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Here is Cassandra Lowell and Casey Johnson of Studio3e8 at our founder summit:
Studio3e8 is bringing metal 3D printing to everyone!
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This past week we had our founder summit. Here is one of our founders, Roger Pecina, of eve Vehicles Corporation:
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The time @brian_armstrong of @coinbase was made fun of for his idea:
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