Amanda Schwartz Ramirez

strategy, ops and incubation | emerging tech | building (good) companies and (better) humans.

[First Round @firstround]

Fractional execs are all the rage on LinkedIn. Should you hire one for your early-stage startup?

On The Review, fractional COO Amanda Schwartz Ramirez (@2LiveJew) answers all the FAQs she gets from founders about working with part-time leaders.

She breaks down:

-What “fractional” really means for an exec — and how they’re different from contractors, freelancers, consultants and advisors

-Whether you should hire someone full-time, promote internally, “white-knuckle” as a team or go the fractional route

-Which functions and areas of the business fractional execs can help establish and amplify at each level of PMF (spoiler: they won’t tell you what product to build)

-How to find and vet the right fractional exec

[Tech Week @Techweek_]

Packed room & lively discussions at the Advisor, Consultant & Fractional meetup! 🔥 Garden Labs founder Amanda Schwartz Ramirez @2LiveJew led an event where #startup founders swapped tips & advisors shared strategies—a new way to network has landed! 🤝 #LATechWeek

[Tech Week @Techweek_]

Today’s Advisor, Consultant & Fractional Meetup was a #masterclass in networking. 🤝 Garden Labs founder and CEO @2LiveJew led action-packed convos on scaling & strategy—matchmaking fractional leaders in #tech with #startup founders. Hear what they have to say:

[Tech Week @Techweek_]

The Advisor, Consultant & Fractional Meetup at #SFTechWeek was 🔥! Big thanks to @2LiveJew & @AttentiveHQ for hosting this power-packed session where connections were made and growth strategies were unlocked. From fractional talent to scaling advice, it’s all about finding the right support. Community wins every time! 💼👥

[Tech Week @Techweek_]

Tune in to @2LiveJew live from the Advisor, Consultant & Fractional Meetup with @AttentiveHQ at #SFTechWeek! 🎙️ The event focused on building a supportive community, sharing practical insights, and helping fractional solopreneurs grow their client portfolios.

[Amanda Schwartz Ramirez @2LiveJew]

@auryn_macmillan USDC —> PYUSD —> PayPal or Venmo (—> bank, if needed)

[Amanda Schwartz Ramirez @2LiveJew]

@clairekart Maybe covered under Channels, but would LOVE your reflections on Community — when and why?

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@maiab We love Oceanside. Great hidden jewel restaurants, easy access to Carlsbad for LegoLand, many local playgrounds, and not one — but two! — Farmers Markets on Thursdays.

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@harper My connection has been dropping all day. Just thought it was my problem.

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@reka_eth We should not-ETH Denver together! internet coffee?

[Amanda Schwartz Ramirez @2LiveJew]

Building things with friends is fun. This project is all about network interop, crypto for normies, and the sexiest thing in the 🌎: payments.

Take a look!

[Amanda Schwartz Ramirez @2LiveJew]

@JuliaLipton Sending love… ❤️

[Amanda Schwartz Ramirez @2LiveJew]

@avnibarman_ This used to be how I spent Friday mornings! Need to get back into it. Would love to see your format, @avnibarman_ .

[Amanda Schwartz Ramirez @2LiveJew]

@chaserchapman @Uniswap Exciting news! Congrats @chaserchapman !!

[First Round @firstround]

Try asking this question in your next interview with a management candidate:

"Can you tell me about a time when you helped guide your team into better alignment with another team?"

Amanda Schwartz Ramirez (@2LiveJew) explains how to assess a poor, okay and great response ⬇️

[Amanda Schwartz Ramirez @2LiveJew]

Yes: one of the largest payment networks in the world just launched an open-loop stablecoin on ETH.

No: there is not a fair distro / airdrop running today.

🚨 Do NOT auth into any scams today! Stay vigilant, friends! 🚨

#PayPal #PayPalUSD #PYUSD

[Amanda Schwartz Ramirez @2LiveJew]

@JuliaLipton Excited to see you there ✨

[Amanda Schwartz Ramirez @2LiveJew]

@harper Same requirements over here and we went with the 3-row Y. So far, so good! Note: third row not useful for adults.

[Amanda Schwartz Ramirez @2LiveJew]

@jillgun Try unplugging for a mat leave! 🫣

[Chris Cantino @chriscantino]

Where NFTs go from here. 🧵