Thomas Korte

Founder of @angelpad. ex-Google. Investor in 140 startups - always first $ in - @postmates @buffer @pipedrive @dronedeploy

[Thomas Korte @thomask]

And if you want to work at a company with a real mission & vision, that comines making access to schools more equitable, helps schools to spend more money on education, and helps the largest US feet to become electrified - consider working at @ridezum https://t.co/GzncvNNCOY

[Thomas Korte @thomask]

In 2015 @ridezum launched @angelpad with a simple vision:

Better transportation for Kids age 5-15.

Back then it was a luxury service for private schools.

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.@ridezum addresses all these issues and we @angelpad could not be more proud of being a small part of it.

If you have school age kids, please read this:
https://t.co/zU9ZGJsXR1
and maybe forward it to your school administrator.

[Thomas Korte @thomask]

Please take this survey: ⁦@Stanford⁩ University researchers studying the impact of #COVID19 - take this 5 min survey to help track the impact of the #coronavirus and understand the actions we are taking in response to #pandemic https://t.co/Su4MiWCzF5

[Thomas Korte @thomask]

I’m using the app HowWeFeel to help track and fight COVID-19. Download it here: https://t.co/bVmnjFAdnI

[Thomas Korte @thomask]

It's a unique time and we all have to make tough calls to help the greater good. To all the founders and "soon-to be" founders: Use this time to reflect and adjust, many of the strongest companies have been conceived or launched in difficult times.

[AngelPad @angelpad]

https://t.co/y7dRglAQNb
Due to the unprecedented situation surrounding COVID-19 and its gravity, we have decided to cancel our upcoming Spring 2020 session. We're still accepting & reviewing applications to resume our sessions in the Fall.

[Thomas Korte @thomask]

Great idea @raleys - grocery stores should offer "pre-packed" curbside essential bags: reduces social contact, stops hoarding & less staff needed.
https://t.co/nKrtTA3C2I
@FairwayMarket @bigyfoods @WholeFoods

[Thomas Korte @thomask]

Read this if you still think that the #ShelterAtHome order is overkill: “How the Coronavirus Could Take Over Your Body” https://t.co/PG3H3qiJCb

[Thomas Korte @thomask]

@Bandrew Do not worry! At my interview, I sat down & waited for the officer to finish some paperwork; he looked up and said “is your client late?” - I responded “I am here for my interview” - he loughed “ahh, this will be short, you are the first person today who actually speaks English”

[AngelPad @angelpad]

.@carinemagescas will speak @VivaTech in Paris May 16th.

[Thomas Korte @thomask]

Timing matters more than any other factor in the success of a startup. Here is the data from @Bill_Gross @TEDTalks
https://t.co/mr9yyHDLYj

[Thomas Korte @thomask]

What do you think matters most in the success of a startup?

[Thomas Korte @thomask]

My son (13) asked me what makes a good Founder. My response:
Curiosity - /ˌkyo͝orēˈäsədē/ the strong desire to know or learn something.
Ingenuity - /ˌinjəˈn(y)o͞oədē/ the quality of being clever, original & inventive.
Tenacity - /təˈnasədē/ the quality of being very determined.

[Alejandro Cremades @acremades]

(NEW POST) Here Is What Startup Investors Look For In Entrepreneurs Before Investing via @forbes cc @willherman @fabricegrinda @michaellitt @adeoressi @thomask @angelpad @founding @kjpoconnor https://t.co/X2grgnRTqQ #startups #entrepreneurship #fundraising

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Congrats @coverhound @m00re on new funding. @AngelPad #2 (2012

[Thomas Korte @thomask]

Very happy to see the first @angelpad company to IPO & 3rd ever “accelerator company” IPO: @dropbox (via @ycombinator) @SendGrid (via @techstars) congrats @Postmates @Basti