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@British_Airways never loaded my wife's bag on her flight. Then told us it was being sent to our hotel. Nope again. 21 days later, home, no bag. I've been yelled at by their baggage team in Spain (Carmen), and never, ever treated anyone as I've been treated. #CustomerServiceFail
And here's part III on how to save VC in the US:
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It's tough investing in staples... Here's why
Private equity investment volume in consumer staples to reach 5-year low spglobal.com/marketintellige…
Did you know #Texas is the largest exporting state? We're a tech outlier and global at the same time. It is always a pleasure to talk about international business and #startups, especially how #Austin can do both! Thanks Jason Scharf for having me on @AustinNxPodcast
How should startups navigate the macro environment whether they be international markets, talent pools, or global events?
Just a few of the topics Joe Merrill (@austin_VC), @SputnikATX's co-founder, and I discuss on tomorrow's Austin Next.
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How should startups navigate the macro environment whether they be international markets, talent pools, or global events?
Just a few of the topics Joe Merrill (@austin_VC), @SputnikATX's co-founder, and I discuss on tomorrow's Austin Next.
Watch and learn @Athletics
Report: White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf offers OWN MONEY to help finance proposed new ballpark in the South Loop, AS OPPOSED TO MOVING TO VEGAS @Oakland68s @lastdivebar wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/…
Hey @modtechlabsinc, this is for you!
dear followers,
who do I need to meet who's just starting out / working on something cool in:
- AI/agents
- gamified consumer apps
- 3D tools
- B2B/infra
- AR/VR/spatial
- avatars
- game studios
Please @ mention them in the replies!
a16z is investing in dozens of startups in the next 45 days -- $30M with $750k checks -- via our SPEEDRUN program
I think of the list above as sitting in the intersection of TECH x GAMING which is where we focus
Here's a thread with more about the program we're running later this year:
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Congrats to @Vertalo_ for this huge customer acquisition! @davehendricks and his team getting it done and growing fast! #CryptoNews
If you're travelling this holiday season, take care of your cats!
@Meowtel is one of our first investments. They've proven that cat care can be awesome. #CatsOnTwitter #CatsOfTwitter #CatsOfX #catcare
A friend of mine, Rick Erekson, developed this communication game that founders need to be great leaders.
I just backed Pro Talk - The Gamification of Communication on @Kickstarter kickstarter.com/projects/pro…
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Exclusive Opportunity for #RiyadhFounders!🚀
Join @Austin_VC for an intimate meetup in Riyadh on June 2nd, 9am-12pm GMT(+3)! Gain valuable insights from a US VC. Limited slots available, secure your spot now: lu.ma/2f0z4888
#Startups #VentureCapital #RiyadhStartups
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Join us in prioritizing mental wellness as #startupfounders!🧠
Discover practical strategies to prevent burnout, optimize performance, and nurture relationships in this eye-opening video w/@Oksana_ATX. 💪
#StartupFounder #MentalHealthAwareness
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News flash: #WFH now responsible for nuclear plant closure. What next!
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The #customerjourney as seen by The Princess Bride. You're welcome! econtrepreneur.com/2023/05/1…
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🎉 Congrats @CognitiveViewAI (S22), for being named in the RegTech100 list! These are the top companies every financial institution needs to know about for their RegTech & digital transformation strategies.
#RegTech100 #AI #CustomerExperience 🚀
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🚀 Early-stage #startup founders! Want to know the advice successful founders would give their younger selves? In this video, @Oksana_ATX shares her time machine advice! Whether you're starting or on the startup rollercoaster, her insights will inspire.📹:bit.ly/42dy2EQ
I was privileged to meet Vida at Spring Training in Phoenix. What an amazing player. Rest in peace. You challenged @Athletics management in your day like the pro you were. Sad you had to learn of their move in your final days.
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Why Invest in a Sharia Compliant VC Fund
A thread ⬇️ econtrepreneur.com/2023/05/0…
If you'd like to learn more about Shariah compliance and VC investing, here's links to the articles we mentioned above, and a few more we found interesting. Enjoy!
Sure, here are all the citations mentioned in this thread, along with links to their websites (where available):
This thread can be read here: econtrepreneur.com/2023/05/0…