Modern Neoteric

In this game, you lead, or you're left behind. Proud sun devil shivering in SF fog.

[Modern Neoteric @NeotericNudge]

Change my mind: if at least one co-founder hasn't done 2/3, don't invest.

1. Sold (+delivered) something to someone
2. Managed someone
3. Had at least 3 jobs

there are some basic things about people and teams that founding a company shouldn't be the dry run for.

[Modern Neoteric @NeotericNudge]

catching up on my podcasts... great concept of "stacking" layers of innovation from @avlok at @AngelList to get compounding benefits https://t.co/yW8LfTxRck

[Modern Neoteric @NeotericNudge]

Heard another founder tell me all about their tech, with barely a word about their customer.

Said it before, will say it again: tech without purpose is just expensive toys. 🎮➡️🔧 #TechWithPurpose

[Modern Neoteric @NeotericNudge]

Got coffee with a #founder friend looking to start something to help #artists coordinate across non-traditional #gallery spaces; anyone got any tips?

[Modern Neoteric @NeotericNudge]

“People will forget what you said. People will forget what you did. But people will never forget how you made them feel.”

Maya Angelou knew the score. Hey founders, maybe swap a startup book for poetry. Learn to be a leader people choose to follow. 👊 #LeadershipMatters

[Modern Neoteric @NeotericNudge]

Love dropping the truth bomb on my Ivy League pals: @ASU holds the #1 spot in #innovation. Take notes!

[Modern Neoteric @NeotericNudge]

Wrapped up a long day at the office and caught the sunset from my car. Sometimes you've got to recharge your own batteries before you can power through. #Grinding

[Modern Neoteric @NeotericNudge]

What are your startup #redflags ? 🚩

Here's mine:

#VCs focusing on optics instead of helping fix real issues—particularly those who close their eyes to founders' shortcomings.

(hint: wishing they're not there doesn't make them go away...)

[Modern Neoteric @NeotericNudge]

Eye-opening stats on #ChatGPT's reach—18% of U.S. adults used it.

If you're betting this won't touch your career, it's time to reconsider. Question isn't if it will impact your job, but when & how. 🤖👀 #FutureOfWork https://t.co/PTwLxJM8px

[Modern Neoteric @NeotericNudge]

AI in this application is the "flaw of averages" in action. If you make your product to serve this average amalgamation of user responses - you're not really serving anyone. https://t.co/QvTCjJeaBr

[Modern Neoteric @NeotericNudge]

Saw this company on my feed - https://t.co/8R8Xd7IlBd

I'm skeptical. Even their website examples highlight problems.

Read thread for why.

[Modern Neoteric @NeotericNudge]

I can see a place for this in raising areas for further inquiry, but the thing about human research is it works best because you find things you *don't* expect - those are the most valuable insights

[Modern Neoteric @NeotericNudge]

Also #didyouknow - palm trees are technically grasses?

[Arizona State University @ASU]

#DidYouKnow: Palm Walk has been called the most photographed place on ASU's Tempe campus?

Some fun facts:
🌴 The original fan palms date back to 1916.

🌴 The new date palms along the path provide more shade and fruit for the university’s annual date harvest

We 💛 Palm Walk!

[Modern Neoteric @NeotericNudge]

@AnthropicAI @alexalbert__ Claude is 100% a game-changer. Its become my go-to for synthesizing publicly available info.

[Modern Neoteric @NeotericNudge]

Anyone else get a kick out of being on one of the last flights of the night?

Runway's almost empty, terminal's quiet, and it's like you've got this whole operation to yourself for a minute.

It's a rare moment to pause and regroup during the travel grind 🌃✈️ #OwnTheNight

[Modern Neoteric @NeotericNudge]

The #WFH era isn't just about moving desks to dining tables. It's an innovation challenge: How do we stay connected, productive, and human in a digital-first world?

Cool to see companies like @howard's @roam building this next gen of tech. #RemoteRevolution

[Modern Neoteric @NeotericNudge]

Innovation = people + tech + problem

People + Tech = Toys
Tech + Problem = Tools
People + Problem = Challenges

We don't need more toy companies 🧸🪁🪀

[Modern Neoteric @NeotericNudge]

If you've pivoted 20 times in your startup's first year... it might be time to face the music: the original blueprint needed some serious tuning💡🔄 #StartupRealities #flawedfounders