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Using AI to write investor emails damages authenticity and trust, as investors value genuine communication that reflects a founder's true self and thinking process.
Danielle Strachman shares her journey with the 1517 Fund, focusing on her experiences with emerging managers and the evolution of venture capital. She reflects on her transition from education to investing, the founding of the Thi...
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0Why Bell Labs Worked.
2025-05-11 • innovation freedom research academia bell labs
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The text discusses the Flux Capacitor investment program, which provides funding and mentorship to scientists working on cutting-edge ideas. It outlines the conditions for participating in Flux and the benefits it offers. The text...
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0On regret, in life and business.
2024-08-10 • regret entrepreneurship wisdom
The author discusses the concept of regret and how it relates to personal and business experiences. He emphasizes the importance of processing experiences and emotions to gain wisdom and personal growth, using his own entrepreneur...
02E. Part Deux.
2024-07-18 • workshops 2e ambitious teens camp announcement
2E is a camp for ambitious teens to connect with peers and mentors, engage in deep tech workshops, and form lasting bonds. The camp is free, but attendees must provide their own transportation. The camp has been a success, and the...
The Flux Capacitor Cohort Release by Harry Gandhi discusses the launch of the funding program to support researchers working outside of traditional institutions. The program received over 200 applications and selected nine researc...
The text discusses the author's experiences and insights from organizing and hosting an event called Breakthrough Philanthropy, and a teen camp called 2E. The author shares their observations about the impact of the camp on the pa...
The text discusses the predictions made in the movie 2001: A Space Odyssey by Stanley Kubrick and Arthur C. Clarke, particularly focusing on their failure to predict the iPad. It explores the reasons behind this failure and the te...
The text discusses the need for researchers to have time and space to pursue unconventional ideas without being bogged down by bureaucracy. It introduces the Flux Capacitor program, which provides funding and support for renegade ...
0Where are all the labspaces?
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2E - 1517's Teen Fall Camp is a camp for exceptional teenagers over Columbus Day weekend. The event will bring together 20 - 30 teens for camping at Hidden Villa in the Bay Area from October 5th to the 9th. The camp aims to gather...
This blog post provides a guide for startups on developing an effective sales strategy, focusing on direct sales and channel sales. It delves into the characteristics, benefits, and considerations of each approach, highlighting th...
The text discusses the Breakthrough Philanthropy event organized by the Thiel Foundation, showcasing Peter Thiel's support of transformative technologies and brilliant minds. It highlights the impact of the Thiel Fellowship and th...
The text is a guide to weekly, monthly, and quarterly business reviews, detailing the author's experience with business reviews at different company sizes and providing tips for hosting business reviews.
The text discusses the recent test of a prototype rocket by SpaceX, which ended in an explosion. It also delves into the history of rocketry and the importance of risk in space exploration.
The text discusses the importance of creating an advisory board for a new company, emphasizing the need for expertise in various areas such as strategy, technology, product design, marketing, sales, and operations. It provides gui...
The text is an introduction to a session on supernovas hosted by Dr. Andy Howell. It discusses the catastrophic nature of supernovas, their impact on human life, and the technological advancements in astronomy. It also explores th...
The text discusses the common issue of burying the lede in pitches and the importance of a strong leading line. It also highlights the feedback founders receive from venture investors and provides a list of stage-specific question...
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0Copyright vs. Trademark
2023-01-24 • copyright branding trademark uspto legal protection
The text explains the difference between trademark and copyright, and which one is best for protecting a company's name and branding. Trademarks are used to identify and distinguish a company's goods or services, while copyrights ...