Shawn Pang

See you in HK at the Cyberport Venture Capital Forum 2025!

@KhanAbbas201 Ethereum is so lucky to have you! Founder mode on!

@jkey_eth Can’t believe it’s been 3 years and you are still building the best community for web3 growth talents. Thanks for being around. Many friends left.

Crypto in 2021: collaborative, chaotic, optimistic Crypto today: cynical, divided, draining We need more wagmi energy Show appreciation for a web3 friend ⬇️

@NickyGee44 Hey Nick! This is not the same event. I'm hosting this event in Vancouver: lu.ma/fk1j4tv0 But thanks for your support for ID8 Ventures as well!

@0xthefool Is this the ID8 Ventures / Homevally startup roadshow? Is it not on Saturday for the pitch event? Curious because I was reached out to from non id8.ventures emails Looking to clarify

Hey X friends. I'm hosting an exclusive event next Wednesday - Made in Canada, where I'll be inviting a top Canadian founder in each one of the four categories in AI/Crypto/XR/Robotics. I'm looking for 4 speakers to share in front of 80 founders and investors. This would be a great chance to connect with everyone in the Canadian startup ecosystem and also showcase what you have built and attract clients/investors/talents. If you are interested, or if you know anyone who might be interested, please comment below! :)

Looking at the fastest-growing products by revenue or user growth, prosumer tools clearly dominate. These are specialized products built for professional consumers - think Cursor for developers, Midjourney for designers, and Kling for video editors. Why prosumers make the perfect target for tools: Clear user needs make product development straightforward They're willing to pay like businesses but purchase like consumers They spread the word organically through strong community networks The proof? Just look at the explosion of user-created tutorials for tools like Cursor and Midjourney.

What sets exceptional founders apart is their ability to dive into unfamiliar territory and quickly: Map out the key players and how the industry actually works Articulate their understanding convincingly enough to secure backing Convert this knowledge into actual sales by solving real customer problems You'll find this remarkable adaptability in many of today's most successful young entrepreneurs.

I've noticed something important while refining our product at @allscaleio lately: having impressive big company credentials doesn't necessarily make someone right for a startup. Take engineering, for example. A technical veteran with 15 years at major companies might design an elaborate neobank system with perfect architecture and DevOps. It all looks great on paper—until your funding runs out halfway through building it. Someone who's actually been through the startup journey knows better. They'll focus on quickly creating something secure and functional that customers can actually use, even if it means rebuilding parts later. The same pattern shows up with product management. The big tech approach often involves creating comprehensive feature breakdowns and elaborate mind maps of every possible B2B SaaS function, neatly categorized and prioritized with story points. A startup-savvy product manager takes a completely different path. They start by talking to customers, not drawing diagrams. During development, they don't obsess over perfect frameworks or elegant architecture. They're laser-focused on practical questions: "Which features will help convert this customer?" and "What changes will keep them coming back?" It's messier, but it works.

@OVioHQ Definitely will!

@0xshawnpang Keep an eye on our profile this week, you might find one of them interesting 😉

If you're building in web3, we want to know - our next cohort is coming soon. Engage with this post if you need a follow 👋

AI's role in replacing jobs will shift from passive to proactive. Whether you're a big corporation or a scrappy startup like us, everyone is starting to ask themselves before hiring: "Do we really need a new employee, or can an AI agent handle this?" Every new hire now faces an "AI check." As the economy continues to slow, AI's role in replacing jobs will shift from passive to proactive. Companies will actively examine every position, carefully identifying roles that can be automated by AI. Large-scale layoffs feel inevitable at some point.

Planning to host a large Nvidia GTC Afterparty on March 22nd in SF. Already got venue and sponsorship secured. We have hosted multiple events of 300+ founders & investors at the same venue in the past year. Looking for more community builders and founders to co-host this. Let me know if you are interested!

@leejooca Especially true for Vancouver ppl

@0xshawnpang This was actually quite true at ethdenver LOL

A really sad thing: I meet more Canadian founders in any random event in the US than in Canada.

A growth hacker who doesn't know how to use Bolt, Lovable, vO, Replit, and Cursor isn’t a good founder.

More and more, pre-seed investors are looking for founders who know how to generate momentum and attract users—without relying on massive marketing budgets. Being able to organically draw online attention is becoming increasingly important. Meanwhile, AI-assisted development tools and frameworks have significantly lowered the cost of building new products. Large language models can handle much of the technical complexity, and platforms like MGX or Lovable, which can spin up an MVP with a single command, are getting more sophisticated every day. All of this slashes the overhead for product creation. However, many VC-backed “star” projects still burn huge amounts of capital on promotion, which has driven up the overall cost of acquiring users. Early-stage founders without those resources are left with fewer affordable ways to market their products. As a result, having “internet instincts” is a must for any founder or founding team. You need the ability to attract that first wave of traffic yourself. And from day one, your product should be built to spread virally—solving a real pain point, being easy to share, and creating buzz that gets people talking.

Working on an actual project really is the best way to learn. I’ve served plenty of AI video generation clients before, so I understood all the technical logic and jargon. But I was never able to produce truly good content on my own. Then, for my wife’s birthday, I collected our 10 most memorable stories from over the years. I used Liblib for the scenes, Kling for video generation, riffusion for music, and Kapkap to edit the final piece. The results turned out great, and the fact that I used only my clients’ products throughout made it even more rewarding.

I used to have fever only once every three to five years, but in the past three months—traveling to nearly ten different cities—I’ve caught the flu twice. After doing some research, here are a few tips for frequent travelers to help prevent the flu and protect yourself: 1. Get a Flu Shot Every Year: An annual vaccination is one of the most effective ways to reduce your risk. 2. Prioritize Sleep on Business Trips: Pulling an all-nighter does more than just affect your next-day performance. Lowered immunity can derail your entire trip if you catch something. Know when to shut down the laptop and rest. 3. Carry Hand Sanitizer & Practice Good Hygiene: Wash your hands frequently and avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. On planes and at conferences, minimize contact with surfaces that many others have touched. 4. Wear a Mask in Crowded Places: Keep your nasal passages moist and try to breathe through your nose as much as possible. Exercise for at Least 30 Minutes Daily & Supplement Wisely: Regular activity plus vitamins (especially Vitamin C) and zinc can help bolster immunity. 5. If You Feel Unwell, Consider Canceling Your Appointment: Spreading the virus to colleagues or clients is both unprofessional and discourteous. It’s better to rest and recover than risk infecting others.

Join us in San Francisco on Tuesday, January 14, for an evening of real connections between startups and investors! HashMatrix is bringing together 50 standout projects—each will deliver a quick one-minute pitch to show off their solid teams and real traction. We’ve also invited more than 100 investors for a “speed-dating” style event, letting you meet all 50 early-stage projects quickly and dive deeper with the ones that spark your interest. No panels, no time-consuming sessions—just meaningful conversations over free food and drinks. Whether you’re an angel investor, part of an institutional fund, a CVC, or an incubator, we’d love to have you join us. Check the comments for the registration link and a list of participating projects. We look forward to seeing you there! (Signup link below)