We're becoming a Public Benefit Company. So I asked @ericries, who advised Anthropic on the same structure, what to encode first.
He didn't reach for a rule. He reached for purpose: "Why do you exist?"
My Tech Department of One conversation with him.
18 years old, alone, no money, no family. Helen Chong (@helenchong_ccim) came to the US from Hong Kong and built everything from there. Today, she's in the top 1.5% of real estate pros, helping others find the stability she once lost.
https://t.co/H5Mz7lQ7j2
"Cheap" cost @cbrooke32 hundreds out of pocket and 40-mile commutes after an accident. Now, he runs Brooke Insurance to ensure clients avoid the same mistake: "You get what you pay for."
https://t.co/NhG6iTsy2t
@lennysan on what's actually changed about building software in 2026: it's not the building anymore.
"The bottleneck is noticing the problem."
Our conversation with him on Bruce's Tech Department of One series.
She ran the LA Marathon on a month's notice. No coach. No training plan. The only thing she trained was her mind.
Mile 18 nearly broke her.
What Debbi DiMaggio learned about mindset that day became 35 years of real estate.
"I ain't talking to no bot." That was @SergioMortgage's first reaction to AI-made warm intros. Now he's Bruce User #1, and the 3 hours a day he once spent cold calling? Gone. Here's how skepticism turned into success:
https://t.co/7pfQma2sLY
"The best don't compete on price. They compete on trust." Real estate runs on relationships — and the pros who invest in them, win. Here's why trust beats tactics every time:
https://t.co/4wANueUeTq
"Verified means we actually checked." Every member of Bruce, like @JesseChor, goes through a rigorous process: license, role, company. When an intro lands, you know it's legit. Here's what being verified really means:
https://t.co/byKd9XbEO2
"The hardest part of any professional relationship isn't starting it — it's keeping it warm." Bruce's pulse questions make staying connected effortless. Are you Team Coffee or Team Tea?
https://t.co/kFqt7dspob
3 things make an intro worth sending: specific, mutual, and timely. It's not about who you’ve met — it’s about who you trust. Here's how @JesseChor breaks it down:
https://t.co/Tbn1F8Qvv8
What does your reputation look like when it’s finally visible? Most pros answer with words. The Bruce Card answers with proof—your GTV, deals, intros, and rank, all in one shareable profile.
https://t.co/QHoPemqOkJ
Most real estate intros disappear, leaving pros guessing instead of building. Jesse Chor dives into why the best relationships deserve better — and how to make intros compound, not vanish.
https://t.co/CPWGE13P2v
4 professionals power every real estate transaction. But until Bruce, there was no network built just for @jessechor and their peers to track intros, prove collaboration, and build trust.
https://t.co/7ixqiK4TQ0
"Most businesses don't lose to better ones. They lose to the ones people hear about." Jesse Chor on why Bruce exists: to give real estate pros a place where their hard-earned reputation finally lives.
https://t.co/0QokQ4p8SS
New branding, new logo, new colors for @TandaAppHQ. We’re building a community that makes it easy to save money together! #SavingsGoals
https://t.co/qav5iY1rsA
Thank you all for attending our first Startup Talent Summit in San Francisco. Your participation made this event a success.
We were thrilled to help connect great SF talent to our portfolio. During our recruiting expo, participants got to meet our founders and learn about job opportunities at the following early stage startups:
@AperoHealth@Career_Karma@Coperniqinc
Homevision
@Pano_AI@Picogrid@runwayco@mytandaofficial
📽️See below for a quick video recap of the event ⬇️
Had fun last week with @Initialized at the Startup Talent Summit. @jessechor shared strategies for "Landing a tech job during boom and bust times." @ChanHacks gave a talk about "TANDA: its mission, culture & team." Thanks to the organizers & folks who stopped by to chat with us!
What an incredible turnout at our inaugural Talent Summit! The room was buzzing with energy and the engaged audience brought our Startup Journey panel to life.
Participants learned:
* What being "startup ready" means.
* The #1 traits early-stage founders seek in candidates.
* How to define company culture in an early-stage startup.
* Why it's currently "safer" to be at a startup than a big tech company right now.
A huge thanks to our portfolio companies and founders for their strong support
🤝@mytandaofficial@Career_Karma@Coperniqinc@Pano_AI@Picogrid@AperoHealth@runwayco HomeVision
Last chance to sign up for the @Initialized Startup Talent Summit, happening this Wednesday (May 15). @jessechor will be giving his talk "Boom or Bust: Strategies for Landing Tech Jobs In Any Economy."
Apply to join now, limited spots remain.
⬇️ https://t.co/nIEIdnLc0Y
Have you been struggling to secure interviews or job offers in the tech industry?
In his featured talent talk, "Boom or Bust: Strategies for Landing Tech Jobs in Any Economy," @jessechor from @mytandaofficial will:
✅Dissect the job-seeking process.
✅Provide concrete examples and actionable strategies to help you break free from the standstill and advance to the next stage.
✅Offer tailored advice on preparing effectively, ensuring you're not just moving forward, but also optimizing your approach for success in both flourishing and challenging times within the tech sector.
Join Initialized Capital on Wednesday, May 15, for our Startup Talent Summit for more skills and insights that boost your success in your job search.
This free event is open to all SF Bay Area talent looking for their next job opportunity at an early stage startup. Space is limited.
Apply here: https://t.co/ZPbOgD1IHH