Andrew Chime

AMDG

[Michael Chime @michael__chime]

Last week, we @Prepared_HQ announced our acquisition by @axon_enterprise.

It’s been a whirlwind — lots of ups and downs — but one thing’s never changed: a deep drive to use technology to make the world safer.

Now, together with Axon, we’re ready to do that on a global scale. 🌍⚡️

[Andrew Chime @ChimeAndrew]

So proud of @Prepared_HQ ! From building Prepared in a dorm room to transforming public safety for millions - the journey is inspiring.

[Meka Asonye @BigMekaStyle]

6 years ago, 3 Yale students decided to drop out and build @Prepared_HQ to fix America’s 911 system. Today, @michael__chime stops by for his first interview since announcing their acquisition by @axon_enterprise.

We dig deep into Prepared’s path to PMF and decision to sell (including the insane story of how Mike negotiated the deal from a hospital bed while doctors were telling him he might lose his leg to a spider bite).

Some other topics we hit on that stuck with me:
- How they pivoted from a different first product
- Whether or not to drop out to start a company
- Building in headwinds vs. tailwinds
- Navigating govt. procurement as 20-somethings
- Why he tries to be “terrible at sales”
- Balancing listening to customers with following your founder conviction
- Finding real AI uses cases
- Giving away the product for free for years (and navigating spicy board meeting arguments on this)

Since partnering closely with Mike, @dylan_gleicher, and @NealSoni00 from their 2021 seed, I’ve seen up close how they chose a hard path and made it work, so I’m glad other founders will get to learn from their counterintuitive moves.

Full episode is below. I think it’s particularly worth a watch if you’re a founder selling into govt. or taking on a dusty industry with AI.

[Meka Asonye @BigMekaStyle]

6 years ago, 3 Yale students decided to drop out and build @Prepared_HQ to fix America’s 911 system. Today, @michael__chime stops by for his first interview since announcing their acquisition by @axon_enterprise.

We dig deep into Prepared’s path to PMF and decision to sell (including the insane story of how Mike negotiated the deal from a hospital bed while doctors were telling him he might lose his leg to a spider bite).

Some other topics we hit on that stuck with me:
- How they pivoted from a different first product
- Whether or not to drop out to start a company
- Building in headwinds vs. tailwinds
- Navigating govt. procurement as 20-somethings
- Why he tries to be “terrible at sales”
- Balancing listening to customers with following your founder conviction
- Finding real AI uses cases
- Giving away the product for free for years (and navigating spicy board meeting arguments on this)

Since partnering closely with Mike, @dylan_gleicher, and @NealSoni00 from their 2021 seed, I’ve seen up close how they chose a hard path and made it work, so I’m glad other founders will get to learn from their counterintuitive moves.

Full episode is below. I think it’s particularly worth a watch if you’re a founder selling into govt. or taking on a dusty industry with AI.

[Andrew Chime @ChimeAndrew]

Let’s go! Proud of you big dawg.

[Nick Chime @NChime28]

I had the great opportunity to compete at Saint Ignatius College Recruiting Weekend. Thank you @dartmouthrugby @TheIowaHawkeyes @OhioState @SIHSCleveland

[Nick Chime @NChime28]

I had the great opportunity to compete at Saint Ignatius College Recruiting Weekend. Thank you @dartmouthrugby @TheIowaHawkeyes @OhioState @SIHSCleveland

[Prepared @Prepared_HQ]

Real-time audio translation, transcription, and insights, powered by assistive AI, have arrived in Baltimore.

Download this free case study to see how Prepared is streamlining call-taking and dispatching for Maryland's most iconic city: https://t.co/SXZWFza9Ds

[clevelanddotcom @clevelanddotcom]

The film is inspired by Kyle’s book of the same name, in which the longtime educator shares his wisdom on building a winning football program and how lessons learned on the gridiron can be applied to everyday life. Learn more: https://t.co/yadI93OhPT

[Antonio LaLama (#1 MLB - MI 28') @a_lalama2009]

Thank you @sixstarfootball for the write up!!

@alex_pallone @PrepRedzoneMI @LemmingReport @MichFBFrenzy @MIexposure @AllenTrieu @TheD_Zone @RomeoFootball @RomeoAthletics @RisingStars6 @ReggieWynns

[Justin David Kish • Sports Journalist @JustinDavidKish]

https://t.co/TUbX1WpouM

[Andrew Chime @ChimeAndrew]

@NiemiEvan @USDFootball @mmcgli1 @madbacker56 Let’s go! Proud of you brother!

[Jack Robert Burch @jackattackburch]

I have entered the transfer portal with one year of eligibility left, graduating in May. Thank you Butler 💙

[Joey Audia @JoeyAudia]

Thank you, Butler💙

I will be entering my name into the transfer portal as a graduate transfer with 1 year of eligibility.

37 Career Games Played
2,000+ All-Purpose Yards

[Adam Dolan @adamdolan78]

Thank you Butler💙🤍

[Danny Orgler @dorgler33]

I am forever grateful for my time at Butler over the past 4 years. Thank you to all my coaches for getting me where I’m at today.
That said, I will be entering the portal as a grad transfer when it opens December 9th.

6’2” 235 DE/LB
18 games: 52 tackles, 8.5 sacks, 18.5 TFLs

[Robert Greene @RobertGreene]

Creating anything worthwhile is like a marathon, and you must train for it.

[Draft Diamonds ™️ @DraftDiamonds]

2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Nick Bafia, S, Butler University https://t.co/IJGPdTyE1A @nickbafia5 @butleru @ButlerUFootball

[Jake “JBOY” Crain @JakeCrain_]

This clip should be shown in every school across the country

[Andrew Chime @ChimeAndrew]

Go cats

[SIHS Sports @SIHSSports]

Michael Chime '17 has been named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 for his work with 'Prepared', which is a software that turns smartphones into a body cam that can stream live to authorities to give a real-time view of emergency situations. Tremendous work Michael!

https://t.co/g5oz0YsErl

[Prepared @Prepared_HQ]

We are proud to announce that we’ve raised a $16M Series A, led by @a16z with participation from @GradientVC and @M13Company, to continue revolutionizing emergency communications and response.

Read about what it means for Prepared:
https://t.co/7g8f1hp9Po