Matt Nagel

Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish.

[Matt Nagel @nagelator]

"Everything in this world... was created by people no smarter than you". https://t.co/sJ6hMmx6jp

[Katherine Boyle @KTmBoyle]

Some very specific advice for founders, or really anyone presenting an idea in a meeting:

You may think you’re really great at storytelling or speaking off the cuff. You are not. In nearly a decade of investing (and many years of interviewing people before) I can count on one hand how many people can walk into a meeting without a prepared deck or talk track and have a sophisticated conversation about their idea in a way that does it justice.

“But I never use a deck or script and I’ve raised X!”

It’s not about “the deck” or the script. It’s about presenting a narrative that’s been practiced, polished, and having key details ready to go any minute so you can display a macro and micro understanding of your idea or company. And controlling the meeting to present your idea in the best possible way.

Never go into a meeting and say “Would you like me to use a deck? Should we just talk freely?”

No! Do exactly what has worked for you before, or do the thing that presents the idea in the best way.

For most almost everyone, you are a better storyteller with a deck or some form of narrative scaffolding, and with intense practice of that narrative.

The best storytellers are so practiced it doesn’t sound like a script. That’s a skill, not a gift. It can be learned.

[Matt Nagel @nagelator]

@YETICoolers I'll be there!

[YETI @YETICoolers]

Join us at the YETI Flagship for two days of live music. We’ll have artists on stage throughout the day so stop by, grab a drink, and enjoy some tunes. Click the link for more event information: https://t.co/VzbJdyAmMI

[Bleacher Report @BleacherReport]

"We would not be here without them”

Nick Saban gave Bryce Young and Will Anderson Jr. their flowers before they exited their interview 🙏

[twilio @twilio]

From digital art frames for NFTs to COVID-19 at-home testing kits, 2021 was quite the year for builders around the world.


We can’t wait to see what you’ll build in 2022! 🎉

[Chance The Rapper @chancetherapper]

“The wages of sin are death”. Thats heavy knowledge right there! All of us are born into sin, BUT the son of God lived a completely sinless life, won the victory over satan in the garden, and STILL experienced death on the cross. All for us. Tmw I celebrate His victory over death

[Matt Nagel @nagelator]

If you want to change minds… https://t.co/Zy5hQ3TpSR

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

With summer winding down, here’s a sampling of what Michelle and I have been listening to — some new, some old, some fast, some slow. Hope you enjoy.

[🦣🦆QB1 D.O. 🦆🦣 @dtosborn11]

I ALWAYS KNEW LEE CORSO WAS THE SMARTEST GUY ON COLLEGE GAMEDAY

#GOUTES

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Gold jacket, green jacket, jean jacket, who gives a SH*T... #happygilmore #johnbutlertrio #twinning #summerconcerts https://t.co/QET6O4xlwq

[Matt Nagel @nagelator]

Innovation is guts plus generosity https://t.co/V91KM5hjnY

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Red Bull 400 Park CIty https://t.co/FKw6ffroxd

[Matt Nagel @nagelator]

It would not be a NYC trip without this guy! @mattcullen_9 #mynewyorkfamily #chapmanbros https://t.co/YATfh7CkGC

[Matt Nagel @nagelator]

Saturday pup hike with @dtaguilar6 and Charlie! #millcreekcanyon #chapmanbros https://t.co/fFHRRBZFUG

[Ruzwana Bashir @ruzwana]

Had so much fun sharing the @Peek story with the 20k attendees here in Utah - congrats @siliconslopes on an amazing event! Thank you :)

[Silicon Slopes @siliconslopes]

“Because I have been privileged with a lottery ticket, there is an obligation to give back so others have those opportunities” - Peek CEO @ruzwana with Domo CEO @joshjames

[Matt Nagel @nagelator]

Opportunity costs just went up https://t.co/quEx3Vk855

[Matt Nagel @nagelator]

Greatness comes from humble beginnings; it comes from grunt work. It means you’re the least important person in the room - until you change that with results. - https://t.co/XgJIWY6GSI

[Matt Nagel @nagelator]

Happiness comes from solving problems.

(via @Pocket) #longreads https://t.co/fqpJjGgK1h

[Matt Nagel @nagelator]

12 Trends to Watch in 2019 - https://t.co/Jjlv0HR1TH