Hayden Meredith

Christian, husband, father, Dallas native, tech, food deserts, banking the unbanked, veteran.

[Ryan Hoover @rrhoover]

Founder DM’d me asking:

“We’re seeing a lot of traction (currently bootstrapped and profitable), but we’ve been getting rejected by VCs because our product is not defensible. What does it mean to be defensible?”

Sharing my response. Hope it’s useful for others.

[Manish Singh @refsrc]

YC's message to founders:

[The Wall Street Journal @WSJ]

Melvin Capital is shutting down and returning cash to investors, capping a reversal for a firm that lost big on the meme-stock rally in 2021 and bets on fast-growing companies this year https://t.co/POi5qjWVrs

[GeekWire @geekwire]

Two Seattle companies (@AvalancheFusion & @UltraSafeNuke) have won Pentagon contracts to develop nuclear-powered prototypes for space applications, with orbital demonstrations set for 2027.

@b0yle reports: https://t.co/JIeG3AfJf6 @DIU_x #nuclearpower #SeattleTech

[Jeff Bezos @JeffBezos]

Slide decks hide can shallow thinking. Narratively structured memos are harder to write because they require better thinking. It’s worth it.

[Trey Bowles @treybowles]

LAST CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: If you are innovating in the realm of #PhysicalHealth, get your applications in for @TechstarsFWTX by midnight tonight. https://t.co/pKyepqzxfo

[Army Football @ArmyWP_Football]

Our home on the Hudson.

#GoArmy | #MichieMonday

[Nicole DeTommaso 🪄 @nic_detommaso]

In case you missed it, I’ve previously shared some valuable VC resources for those in the industry & those looking to break in.

1. VC exit model
2. Carry valuation model
3. VC interview prep guide

Re-sharing them here👇🏼

[Tim Dillon @TimJDillon]

Chilis is one the best things our country has done.

[COACH SCOTT STAPLER @alabballacad]

What a competitor!! “I fight each and every day," he said. "Each and every day is a challenge. Each and every day presents its own different challenges for all of us. I wake up and start the fight all over again." Tiger Woods

[Hayden Meredith @HaydenMeredith2]

@callmehouck Dallas, TX. Lower cost of living v. SF/NYC. DFW airport; huge population migration from CA and NY. High density of Fortune 500 companies for beta testing/clients; growing start-up scene with increasing # of accelerators like @CapitalFactory

[Melissa Pegus @MelissaPegus]

Excited to announce the launch of the @Techstars Atlanta Accelerator Powered by J.P. Morgan & my new role as Managing Director. I'll be investing in startups who are building the future of #Commerce, #Consumer, & the #CreatorEconomy!
Learn more here: https://t.co/cD577SgjnD

[Trista Kempa ✨ @tristajaye]

I’d like to create a consulting company that places employees in short term positions in startups to help during maternity/paternity leave.

[delian @zebulgar]

VCs have a moral obligation to helping fund the next generation of defense tech.

When we face adversaries as competent and evil as the CCP/Putin

And the spear of innovation rests within venture-backed startups.

There is no other option.

By @wolfejosh:

https://t.co/CE7S24lAs5

[Romeen Sheth @RomeenSheth]

"What does the rest of the world not get about India?"

A question I asked founders of 15 hyper growth Indian companies over the last few weeks.

The answers spelled out what is driving the velocity behind India’s rise as a startup ecosystem.

Here were my 10 favorite insights:

[Vala Afshar @ValaAfshar]

936 private companies valued > $1B

[Vala Afshar @ValaAfshar]

To reduce stress, start sooner. To be happy, learn to finish what you started.

[Huntsville Men’s Basketball @HuntsvilleMBB]

They call him “https://t.co/tFyRA4Xmod.”

@jamariarnold2 is a 5’10” Jr. CG that is must see.

[Bette Dangerous @Heidi_Cuda]

I’m knackered!😂🦠🏇

[Keaton @KeatonInglis]

Saying basis points instead of percent