Larry Caper

A husband, father, technologist, investor, Michigan St RB ‘09-‘13 (Spartan Dawg) who is passionate about inspiring others to be extraordinary.

[Larry Caper @Lcaper_22]

Once in a generation arm talent.

[Ari Meirov @MySportsUpdate]

This throw by Caleb Williams on 4th down is absurd.

[Larry Caper @Lcaper_22]

@mjobrien_msu In software, releasing new features/products to users.

[Larry Caper @Lcaper_22]

My wife told me I can't just lurk going into the new year, so I’m officially dusting off the account.

Since my last tweet:
- Added a baby boy to the roster
- Geeking out over product roadmaps + shipping code
- Embracing "dad-thlete" (marathons & hyrox are fun)
- ...expecting a big year for my Spartans

I promise not to be too loud.

[Larry Caper @Lcaper_22]

$2b...for an idea, no team, no product, no revenue. pure track record. wild times.

[TechCrunch @TechCrunch]

Mira Murati’s AI startup is reportedly aiming for a massive $2B seed round https://t.co/bsOHl9r8eu

[Larry Caper @Lcaper_22]

There’s a ton of nuance to this approach. If done right, I don’t think it’s “wild”, I see trust, freedom and results.

[Dan Hockenmaier @danhockenmaier]

The way that Jensen Huang runs Nvidia is wild:

40 direct reports, no 1:1s
- Believes that the flattest org is the most empowering one, and that starts with the top layer
- Does not conduct 1:1s - everything happens in a group setting
- Does not give career advice - "None of my management team is coming to me for career advice - they already made it, they're doing great"

No status reports, instead he "stochastically samples the system"
- Doesn't use status updates because he believes they are too refined by the time they get to him. They are not ground truth anymore.
- Instead, anyone in the company can email him their "top five things" with whatever is top of mind, and he will read it
- Estimates he reads 100 of these everyone morning

Everyone has all the context, all the time
- No meetings with just VPs or just Directors - anyone can join and contribute
- "If you have a strategic direction, why tell just one person?"
- "If there is something I don't like, I just say it publicly"
- "I do a lot of reasoning out loud"

No formal planning cycles
- No 5 year plan, no 1 year plan
- Always re-evaluating based on changing business and market conditions (helpful when AI is developing at the pace that it is)

This org is optimized for (1) attracting amazing people, (2) keeping the team as small as it can be, and (3) allowing information to travel as quickly as possible

[Larry Caper @Lcaper_22]

Touched down in LA today and realized how much I missed it…until I watched daylight turn to night on a 8 mile trip that took an hour. LA traffic, two thumbs down.

[Darren Rovell @darrenrovell]

Whatever the logistics are.

This game is over.

Figure it out later.

[Larry Caper @Lcaper_22]

We’re talking life or death, this is different than a typical (or even “really bad”) injury.

If the @NFL puts the shield before an incident like this, and continues to play this game…terrible and disgusting.

CPR was administered for several minutes! The game doesn’t matter.

[Larry Caper @Lcaper_22]

True behavior change is identity change. And change is usually painful, confusing and uncomfortable, but worth it.

Always remember, WHO you become is more important than WHAT you accomplish.

Control what you can control, learn and grow. Happy New Year!

[Larry Caper @Lcaper_22]

Happy New Year!

2023 could be your “best” year. 2023 could be a “difficult” year. 2023 could be a “stagnant” year.

Honestly, none of it matters except one thing:

[Larry Caper @Lcaper_22]

Personal growth is a never-ending self discovery process, that’s in your control.

A list of what’s in your control in 2023:

Your effort.
Your habits.
Your integrity.
Your self-talk.
Your gratitude.
Your discipline.
Your preparation.

[Larry Caper @Lcaper_22]

The transfer portal is robbing players of true brotherhood.

The odds of transferring to a new team for more playing time and “ticket” to the NFL are extremely LOW.

The odds of lifelong relationships, memories and opportunity when staying in place is immeasurably HIGH.

[NBA @NBA]

Fake the hand-off and rip it!

Draymond Green caps off a 10-2 @warriors run on ABC

[Michigan State Football @MSU_Football]

Everyone wants to know…👀

#NEXT2T3P

[Larry Caper @Lcaper_22]

😂 not every portco company will enter high-growth. No need to waste resources.

[Turner Novak 🍌🧢 @TurnerNovak]

VCs adding value to portfolio companies

[Larry Caper @Lcaper_22]

Run it back #SpartanDawg!

[Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter]

Brian Allen returning to the Rams on a three-year, $24 million deal, per source.

[Larry Caper @Lcaper_22]

Landed in Denver yesterday and was greeted by horizontal snowfall and sub 10 degree temps.

I’ve been spoiled in Texas over the last year.

[Ian Rapoport @RapSheet]

The #Packers and MVP QB Aaron Rodgers have agreed to terms on a 4-year, $200M deal that makes him the highest paid player in NFL history, sources say. He gets a whopping $153M guaranteed and his cap number goes down. A monstrous commitment by GB for years to come. 💰 💰 💰