We can’t change the past, but the future is another story. We will have the future we build. To paraphrase. @m2jr: “The future is not destiny, it’s a decision.” What future are you building and for who? #decisionnotdestiny #futurebuilder

Any founders interested in pitching my friends at AHA Ventures? They are the venture arm of of the American Heart Association, backing Pre-Seed and Seed companies that are improving people's lives. 💰 Check Size: $100K - $500K Comment "DM" below. Happy to get you connect.

This AI system researches prospects like a psychopath and writes to them like a best friend. This combo is absolutely insane for outreach that actually books calls. No SDRs. No manual research. No sales reps spending 3 hours per prospect. Just AI tools working together like a professional sales team. Here's how it works: → AI scrapes LinkedIn profiles recent posts automatically → Perplexity researches their company across the entire internet → Claude analyzes pain points and writes hyper-personalized 3-email sequences → System references specific achievements like you personally studied them → Emails send in proper time zones with perfect deliverability rotation → Sequences stop automatically when prospects reply Perfect for anyone tired of 2% reply rates and "hope this finds you well" templates. The power is in the combo: LinkedIn scraping = behavioral data most sales reps ignore Perplexity = company intelligence that makes prospects think you know them Claude = emails that feel like a best friend wrote them, not a robot While others are manually researching 10 prospects per day, you're personalizing 100 per hour. Test different angles. Book more calls. Scale immediately. Like, RT reply with "SYSTEM" and I'll DM the complete workflow (Must be following so I can DM) Skip this and keep manually copying LinkedIn bios into ChatGPT.

Come on through. Thanks @DarrelFrater !!!

Any founders interested in pitching my friends at Fictive Ventures? They are an early-stage (Idea/Pre-Seed) VC firm investing in exceptional Black founders building tech or tech-enabled startups. 💰 Check Size: $25K - $250K Comment "DM" below. Happy to get you connected.

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Everywhere I go, my mission with @FictiveVentures is to educate and activate more Black investors. If you know anyone who will be in Martha's Vineyard tomorrow, we're hosting HH for curious, new, & seasoned investors. Learn about tech investing w/ drinks! posh.vip/e/fictive-ventures-…

⛰️ I’m thrilled to invite you to a special live conversation: "The Carbon-Negative Frontier: What Investors Need to Know Now" with @FitzAaron, CEO & Co-founder at @MarsMaterials and myself! When: 6th of August / 8am PT, 5pm CEST Where: Over Zoom -register: lu.ma/zuxddt75

New to Lovable. This agent approach is a nice update. Looking forward to digging in!

f*ck it. deploying some capital. vibes only, 1-meeting max. 10 x $25k angel checks > pre/seed > deep tech // hard tech 🏭 > U.S. HQ🇺🇸 reach out if raising.

This is your friendly reminder. 👋 🚨 Cohort 5 applications now close June 30 This accelerator is for: ✅ South Carolina-based startups ✅ Seed stage or later ✅ Tech or tech-enabled ✅ Led by women, veterans, or founders of color Apply today → loom.ly/SsRKkd0

Check us out. We’re accepting investors via @sydecario. And we’ve made our first commitment to invest in a stellar founder building a compelling company. Hit me up to learn more.

WE NEED MORE WOMEN IN VENTURE!!! So, I am hosting a private event on June 17th at 9 AM for women in Atlanta who are interested in learning more about angel investing. My private wealth management firm partner will provide breakfast and a beautiful venue.

It's finally here - the Official Lean AI Company Playbook 1000 founders, investors and execs have been flooding my DMs about. Ever since I created the Official Lean AI Leaderboard after exiting my $150M annual revenue startup, founders from across the globe have asked me this one question: "How are these lean AI companies generating millions with tiny teams?" So I spent the last 3 months obsessively tracking and collaborating with 30 lean AI-native founders, researching the answer. Here's what I discovered: They've built operational systems that multiply human capability. Instead of scaling headcount, they've created AI-powered processes that let small teams operate at unprecedented scale. And their secret goes far beyond the specific AI tools they use. It lies in redesigning their entire company operations around a fundamentally different approach to growth and execution. After countless conversations, interviews, and behind-the-scenes exclusive access, I finally documented the exact playbook with complete systems. This comprehensive playbook includes: • A complete breakdown of the tech stack and operational workflows • The organizational design principles that enable tiny teams to do massive work • Critical inflection points where things break (and how to navigate them) • A detailed 6-month implementation plan for starting your own lean AI company (with weekly actions) • Implementation best practices from dozens of successful lean AI-native companies Want the ultimate Lean AI Playbook or help transforming your Lean AI operations? 👇 • Like and Share this post • Comment "Lean AI Playbook" • Follow me (so I can DM you) --------------- PS: Separately, I'm opening a limited number of high-impact advising slots for serious founders and operators who want to work directly with me—beyond just consuming my content. If you're ready to transform how your company operates using AI, DM me. (Please note: these are paid spots due to limited availability and time atm)

Accelerators aren’t shortcuts. They’re amplifiers. If you put in the work, the process will meet you there. This is your reminder: Show up. Stay present. Build with intention.

Cohort 5 applications close by the end of today — and we want to hear your story. This isn’t just about getting into a program. It’s about stepping into a community that sees you, supports you, and pushes you to grow. Apply now 🔗 bc-sia.org/

These docusign scams are getting out of hand. I get at least 2 or 3 per week.

The stage is set. The stories are real. Join us May 6th from 5–7 PM at The Little Theater in Columbia, SC for BCSIA Cohort 4 Demo Day — where 8 founders will share how they’re building with purpose, passion, and power. 🔗 lu.ma/c4demoday

Hypocrisy, disingenuous arguments, and plain obtuseness is a feature not a bug. Don’t argue with stupid.

Days where my deep work sessions are interrupted just highlight what a shit show the rest of the day is with all the meetings, interruptions, and distractions. This is why I try to park myself in a cave every morning and just think and/or write.

Call For Applications: VilCap Empowering Sustainable Entrepreneurship in Africa Program 2025 msmeafricaonline.com/call-fo… @VilCapInvest @noradno @villagecapital