Founder of @angelpad. ex-Google. Investor in 140 startups - always first $ in - @postmates @buffer @pipedrive @dronedeploy angel.co/thomask
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.@ridezum addresses all these issues and we @angelpad could not be more proud of being a small part of it.
If you have school age kids, please read this:
ridezum.com/our-vision.html
and maybe forward it to your school administrator.
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And if you want to work at a company with a real mission & vision, that comines making access to schools more equitable, helps schools to spend more money on education, and helps the largest US feet to become electrified - consider working at @ridezum ridezum.com/careers.html
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Please take this survey: @Stanford University researchers studying the impact of #COVID19 - take this 5 min survey to help track the impact of the #coronavirus and understand the actions we are taking in response to #pandemic pcrt.stanford.edu/covid
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I’m using the app HowWeFeel to help track and fight COVID-19. Download it here: get.howwefeel.org/share
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It's a unique time and we all have to make tough calls to help the greater good. To all the founders and "soon-to be" founders: Use this time to reflect and adjust, many of the strongest companies have been conceived or launched in difficult times.
angelpad.com/b/angelpads-cov…
Due to the unprecedented situation surrounding COVID-19 and its gravity, we have decided to cancel our upcoming Spring 2020 session. We're still accepting & reviewing applications to resume our sessions in the Fall.
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Great idea @raleys - grocery stores should offer "pre-packed" curbside essential bags: reduces social contact, stops hoarding & less staff needed.
raleys.com/senior-essentials…
@FairwayMarket @bigyfoods @WholeFoods
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Read this if you still think that the #ShelterAtHome order is overkill: “How the Coronavirus Could Take Over Your Body” nymag.com/intelligencer/2020…
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What do you think matters most in the success of a startup?
2%
Idea
72%
People
20%
Timing
7%
Funding
131 votes • Final results
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Timing matters more than any other factor in the success of a startup. Here is the data from @Bill_Gross @TEDTalks
ted.com/talks/bill_gross_the…
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My son (13) asked me what makes a good Founder. My response:
Curiosity - /ˌkyo͝orēˈäsədē/ the strong desire to know or learn something.
Ingenuity - /ˌinjəˈn(y)o͞oədē/ the quality of being clever, original & inventive.
Tenacity - /təˈnasədē/ the quality of being very determined.
(NEW POST) Here Is What Startup Investors Look For In Entrepreneurs Before Investing via @forbes cc @willherman @fabricegrinda @michaellitt @adeoressi @thomask @angelpad @founding @kjpoconnor forbes.com/sites/alejandrocr… #startups #entrepreneurship #fundraising
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Very happy to see the first @angelpad company to IPO & 3rd ever “accelerator company” IPO: @dropbox (via @ycombinator) @SendGrid (via @techstars) congrats @Postmates @Basti
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A rare insight by @roelofbotha on the pressure to persuade a partnership: “After the meeting, I ... cold-called each event creator... I stayed up all night preparing so our partnership could make a decision before the weekend” buff.ly/2P1Xnw0 congrats @sequoia @eventbrite
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