Elizabeth Thomas

Brand & PR @gcai_co / Advisor Media & PR @TheCouncilCap / previously all things NHL, AHL, @NESN, @hockey_east, @BGlobeSports

[GC AI @gcai]

🇬🇧 CEO Cecilia Ziniti is speaking at #LondonTechWeek tomorrow!

"Writing the Multi-Billion Dollar Playbook" - Tuesday, June 9, 2:30 - 3:00 PM GMT on the Founders Stage.

Get your pass at https://t.co/RcSTTnpp4E

[Vanessa Samaniego @laVaneSamaniego]

Highly requested webinar topic by founders and investors in our network!

[Vanessa Samaniego @laVaneSamaniego]

Great clip from the @first_builders_ show with @operationdanish!

[Amber Illig @AmberIllig]

Went deep w/ @operationdanish on his journey from medicine to founding and scaling @rezilienthealth.

Since I invested out of our Fund I, they've gone from 0 customers/revenue to over 300 customers and $$$ 🤫👀

Here's what we covered >>

[Vanessa Samaniego @laVaneSamaniego]

You’ve launched, scaled, grown. Now it’s time to invest.
📣 GTM leaders: Join us for
Why GTM Leaders Make Great Angel Investors

🗓 July 24 | ⏰ 10AM PT | Zoom

✅ How your GTM skills translate to angel investing
✅ Real deal evals
✅ Tactical next steps

Limited spots! RSVP👇

[Elizabeth Thomas @thomas_elib]

One of the most honest convos we’ve had on First Builders.

@kobyjconrad goes deep on what it really takes to build something mission-first—from personal healing to pre-product conviction.

Grateful to @amberillig & @racheletsui for holding space for the hard stuff!

[First Builders @first_builders_]

Sober. Solo. Scaling.
@kobyjconrad went from growth lead at Rupa Health → founder of @sunflowersober

🎙 On First Builders, we talk:
– Addiction recovery design
– Raising pre-product
– Building in public

Now live → https://t.co/uj6EhiAe9o

[Elizabeth Thomas @thomas_elib]

@maiab story is a wild ride—and a masterclass in founder resilience.

This convo with @AmberIllig & @rachtsui on @first_builders_ dropped right before the Chime IPO.

Perfect timing 🤌🔥

[Amber Illig @AmberIllig]

What’s surprising is that @maiab decided to stay at Chime for 7 years after that point, all the way through the IPO. 

This is almost unheard of. Most serial entrepreneurs don’t love being inside of big organizations for too long post-acquisition.

Most wait until a private financial milestone is achieved in 1-4 years and then jet out to found their next company.

[Elizabeth Thomas @thomas_elib]

Listen to First Builders Episode 1:

→ Spotify https://t.co/ZjMftb2daG

→ Apple Podcasts https://t.co/08F89XE3yV

→ YouTube https://t.co/tHghbd8OMt

→ TikTok http://@thecouncilvc

[Elizabeth Thomas @thomas_elib]

I’m so excited to finally share Episode 1 of First Builders!

“The best product decisions I’ve made came from getting closer to the people we were building for.” @rohinip brings clarity to what it means to build product.

@AmberIllig & @rachtsui ask what matters most early on.

[The Council @TheCouncilCap]

🎙 First Builders Ep. 1 is live!

GP @AmberIllig and Partner @rachtsui sit down with @rohinip helped scale @Square/@blocks builds at @mercury & backs breakout startups.

A true First Builder—shaping strategy before there’s a playbook.

🎧 Listen wherever you get podcasts!

[Amber Illig @AmberIllig]

Today I’m sharing:
📘 The First Builder framework
🎧 Our new podcast (launching this week)
💰 Why chaos-forged operators are shaping the future of industry

🧵 Read the story and meet the new Tech Mafia: https://t.co/dUNjQ9YH82

[Calgary Wranglers @AHLWranglers]

⭐️The votes are in!! ⭐️

We kicked off the first annual WTV awards, with the guys nominating their teammates for all things best dressed, best smile, class clown and more 🤩🏆

[The Council @TheCouncilCap]

Angel investing is about more than just capital—it’s about the people behind it.

Last week, we took our angel community on a hike through Lands End in SF. Great convos, fresh air, and a reminder that the best deals don’t always happen in boardrooms. 🌲

Interested in becoming an angel with The Council?
Link to apply in comments!

[Elizabeth Thomas @thomas_elib]

🚀 So excited for this! 🚀

Tomorrow at 9AM PT, we’re hosting @rohinip—an incredible leader, investor, and former Square & Coinbase PM—for a live webinar!

She’s sharing how she evaluates investments + a behind-the-scenes look at a real deal. Don’t miss this!

[The Council @TheCouncilCap]

🚀 Final Call! 🚀
Want to hear from a former Coinbase & Square leader who now invests in the next wave of startups?

@rohinip has built products, scaled companies, and now backs the next generation of innovation.

Join us TOMORROW @ 10 AM PT for an exclusive webinar where she breaks down:
✅ How she evaluates investments
✅ A behind-the-scenes look at a real deal
✅ How you can get involved in angel investing

Don’t miss this! RSVP link now in comments.
Tag a friend who should tune in!

[The Council @TheCouncilCap]

🚀 Final Call! 🚀
Want to hear from a former Coinbase & Square leader who now invests in the next wave of startups?

@rohinip has built products, scaled companies, and now backs the next generation of innovation.

Join us TOMORROW @ 10 AM PT for an exclusive webinar where she breaks down:
✅ How she evaluates investments
✅ A behind-the-scenes look at a real deal
✅ How you can get involved in angel investing

Don’t miss this! RSVP link now in comments.
Tag a friend who should tune in!

[Don Orsillo @DonOrsillo]

I am pleased to announce a longterm extension signing with the @Padres. I would like to thank the Padres fans and the SD community for being so very kind. I would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Erik Greupner who made all of this possible and for his leadership.

[Nicholas W. Goss @NickGossNBCSB]

"The City of Boston will be treated to something special Thursday night."

The stage is set for an epic USA-Canada rematch with a 4 Nations Face-Off title at stake 🏒 https://t.co/C6bPdspKJR

[Amber Illig @AmberIllig]

💰 The Council is writing $250K–$500K checks into Pre-seed startups. Founders, if this is you, reach out!

Apply on our site or fast-track via someone in our network (me, The Council Angels, LPs, founders, team).

[Elizabeth Thomas @thomas_elib]

Thrilled to see my PR clients, Holly, featured in @routefifty! 🚀 Their AI-driven solution is transforming government hiring and proving small GovTech companies can make a big impact.

Big thanks to @kaitlevinson for spotlighting their work!

📖 Read more: https://t.co/4pGgdYuDaJ

[Northeastern Women’s Hockey @GoNUwhockey]

We love winning the Beanpot.

P.S. we’ve won 20 times

[Sonia Baschez @SoniaBaschez]

Starting a new podcast @TheCouncilCap focused on early hire operators-turned-founders—any people come to mind that we should have on?