Chris Donaldson | Maker of Good Things

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[Chris Donaldson | Maker of Good Things @Chris_Donaldson]

When I started my last Internet company RadicalMail, I made the mistake of moving too quickly and it cost my company $30 million.

'Internet Speed' dictated that we move fast.

But here's the top 10 mistakes I made on a personal level:

1) Vet your partner(s). I could have done a much better job at this.

2) Repeat #1, in case you missed it the first time.

3) Read every contract. Understand every contract.

4) Nothing has to happen today. If it does, it's probably the wrong deal.

5) Understand 'dilution' before you raise outside money.

6) Realize that 'dilution' isn't always a bad thing (it can be very good).

7) Set Expectations. If you're in a relationship, make sure your partner is on board with the 'start-up' lifestyle.

8) Set Boundaries. Know what you're willing to give up to reach your goals. Stick to that.

9) It's never too early to get legal advice. Or hire a good accountant. Or find a mentor.

10) Enjoy. Maybe this should be #1.

I had a blast at RadicalMail.

I made some money.

I learned a lot. I worked with a ton of excellent people.

Use the above as a guidepost - and let me know your biggest tips.

We can start a list together.

[Chris Donaldson | Maker of Good Things @Chris_Donaldson]

@TheoVon Well said.

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That last episode of @theallinpod @Jason and all the Trump + Elon fawning finally sent me over the edge. You all be well in your 1% bubble.

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No Kings March vid taken in Bellingham WA. Check it and share if you're so inclined:

https://t.co/gjOVihJUR2

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@elonmusk How about when you buy democracy, like you did?

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@jerrodtuck @kalinowski007 You need more sleep Jerrod.

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@RealJamesWoods Serious question: under the SAVE Act, how do propose that married women vote, since their last names in most cases have changed?

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@ronsterd89 ‘73

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@MustangMan_TX Celebrate. All of us should. Well done Team USA.

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@nicksortor So friggin’ good. Well done to both the women and men’s team. Incredible.

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@elonmusk And to think I once respected you. But hey, girls for the win!

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@JDVance The ‘lawlessness’ from the most Supreme Court in the land? That’s rich, JD. Real rich. Go back to polishing your master’s throne.

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@DavidSacks did the whole Epstein argument a great disservice by slotting the pod when @esaagar only had 30 minutes. In the words of his mentor: SAD

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@Matt_Pinner Really, GFW?

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@DavidSacks Thanks for cratering my crypto!

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@elonmusk You can finally land on Epstein Island.

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@BankOfDevo @DavidSacks @PalmerLuckey @Jason @elonmusk @elonmusk wanted to go to the island per his emails, so he may not be the most impartial 😂

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@DavidSacks @PalmerLuckey Meanwhile, we KNOW @elonmusk wanted to go to the island. That part is indisputable.

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@kevinnbass As I search for @kevinbass in the Epstein files.

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@MarioNawfal @Tesla Optimus hugs child and a lifetime of a warped nightmares are born.

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@amazzi @nomoretrump24 @GodlyNations You said she should be relegated to the weather. Appears you’re the one that initiated the trolling.