Chris Lausten

Dad | CEO - Twelve31 | SMB Investor | Previous Tech Company Co-Founder | Investment Banker and VC

[Chris Lausten @ChrisLausten]

@Polymarket @grok is this accurate?

[Chris Lausten @ChrisLausten]

@bot @cursor_ai @SpaceXAI @X Product f ix, not just a complaint. I am already on SuperGrok Heavy. I hit the Grok Bot weekly cap, bought Extra Usage Credits, and those credits never touched the Bot meter. They only landed on the https://t.co/QmlFqWXszK pool. If Extra Credits do not apply to Bots, say that on the checkout before the charge. Also, Heavy’s Bot allowance feels lower than buying the same Bot access through Cursor. Don’t make Heavy users pay twice and still get the smaller Bot bucket. Put the exclusion on the buy screen, apply unused Extra Credits to Bot/on-demand, and publish the Heavy vs Cursor Bot limits so people can choose before they spend.

[Chris Lausten @ChrisLausten]

@bot my credits seem to run out very quickly, even with my grok heavy account. Is it more economical to simply get a cursor account? As my interest is in grok bot more than the usage on grok heavy.

[Chris Lausten @ChrisLausten]

@HarryStebbings Invite?

[Chris Lausten @ChrisLausten]

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas!

[Chris Lausten @ChrisLausten]

It’s been a while since my last post, but I’ve been deep in the trenches building Twelve31 Holdings. We’ve been acquiring and scaling SMBs across sectors, from dental practices to innovative product lines, navigating challenges like post-COVID supply chain disruptions along the way.

A key highlight: Launching Frisco Brands with our Frisco Spices line—premium blends inspired by global heritage, now thriving in e-commerce and retail. We’ve built effective remote teams and secured sustainable partnerships to drive growth.
I’m reactivating this account to share insights: Acquisition strategies, operational optimizations, remote management tips, and entrepreneurial mindset shifts. What’s your biggest business challenge—scaling, funding, or innovation? Share below, and let’s discuss.
#EntrepreneurLife #SMBInvesting #MergersAndAcquisitions #FriscoBrands 🚀💼🌶️

[Chris Lausten @ChrisLausten]

@elonmusk What about us humble 2001 owners with HW3 and Intel? How about some love?

[Elon Musk @elonmusk]

Charlie was murdered by the Dark for showing people the Light

[Elon Musk @elonmusk]

It has indeed come to this

[Codie Sanchez @Codie_Sanchez]

You choose.

[Chris Lausten @ChrisLausten]

Labor Day reminder for SMB buyers: As M&A values rise 15% in 2025, don’t overlook supply chains in due diligence. Tariffs can crush margins—I’ve seen it in food sector deals at Twelve31. Tip: Build cost scenarios pre-close and adjust valuations accordingly. Saved us big on one turnaround. What’s your top acquisition risk? #SMBInvesting #Acquisitions

[Chris Lausten @ChrisLausten]

@elonmusk This is crazy.

[Marcus Lemonis @marcuslemonis]

** Retweet to Vote Yes
Help us get @Macys to accept our Thanksgiving Parade Application
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#CampingWorldLovesAmerica

[Michael Dell 🇺🇸 @MichaelDell]

@farhip I started a company when I was 19. It has worked out pretty well so far.

[Andrew Wilkinson @awilkinson]

Having kids in winter is like being a scientist studying cold viruses. Kid sneezes = data collection. Your face = petri dish. Each new cold is a wild new strain, and your body is the lab.

[Rob Schneider 🇺🇸 @RobSchneider]

Hear THIS ⁦@elonmusk⁩

[Syd Steyerhart @SydSteyerhart]

When Rome collapsed it became a church. When Britain collapsed it became a bank. When America collapses it will become an interstellar space travel corporation.

[Chris Lausten @ChrisLausten]

$45 for two simple gyro plates at a fast food drive-thru in Omaha, Nebraska… This trend is happening across the country. Under the Trump administration, the same meal cost half as much. If we keep the current administration in office, what do you think will continue to happen?

[Bill Ackman @BillAckman]

It takes a lifetime to build a reputation and a minute to destroy it. @60minutes has just destroyed its reputation for objectivity and integrity.

What pressure was brought to bear to make @60minutes do this and by whom?

The viewing public deserves a full and transparent explanation.

[Elon Musk @elonmusk]

Community Note Hall-of-Famer!