Word #7 - I’ve heard this countless times, never knew the true meaning.
Auspicious - conducive to success; favorable
“it was not the most auspicious moment to hold an election”
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Brandon Osian
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Brandon Osian
@BrandonOsian
VC @alumniventures
New York, NY Katılım Ocak 2022
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Word #6
Genuflect - to bend one knee (usually the right) to the floor, acting as a gesture of respect, reverence, or worship, commonly used in religious contexts.
“The politician was criticized for genuflectingto corporate interests”
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I’m a logophile, so I’m going to start sharing new words I come across.
Helps me remember them - and maybe the 12 people who see this learn something too.
Word 1:
Alacrity - Brisk, cheerful readiness.
“He accepted the invitation with alacrity.”
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A huge @VenturePill milestone today!
We hosted @alumniventures CEO Mike Collins on this week’s dose, and it was fascinating.
Highly recommend tuning in. Links in reply.
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Had an amazing time interviewing @meredithperry, CEO and co-founder at @elemindtech, a company at the cutting edge of sleep-tech. Be sure to check out this week’s dose 💊
Meredith Perry@meredithperry
Really enjoyed this podcast interview about @elemindtech. We talk about: -My journey teaming up with my brilliant co-founders @eboyden3, David Wang, @nirgrossman, and @Heather_L_Read -Deep dive into the Elemind sleep product, how the team at Elemind developed it, and how it works safely to augment and improve sleep tailored to your unique brain and brain activity in real-time. -Elemind's cap table and what I look for in ideal investors. Special shout out towards the end highlighting The Family Fund @seanpk @villageglobal LDV Partners Metaplanet Incite.org @e14fund John Abele -Elemind's vision for the future, beyond sleep. A big thank you to @BrandonOsian and Sam Gordon at @VenturePill for having me on the show and for facilitating such a thought-provoking discussion. 🙏 youtube.com/watch?v=oSt70W…
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Howdy Pillgrims! Episode 122 is fresh off the press.
This week’s dose featured an AI-powered music creation platform, a marketplace that connects schools with teachers, and a Pillfolio Update on a startup that provides an on-demand handyman service.
Here’s the breakdown:
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@maxvwalbert @VenturePill The pleasure was all ours! Thank you for making time between sushi dinners, networking events, and the money machine 💸
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Thanks for having me on the pod @VenturePill
We talk about SXSW, AI, Gaming, and Sushi. Such a fun one!
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Hopping on @VenturePill podcast to talk all things @sxsw & in-game advertising.
Look out for it on Spotify & Apple Music next week.
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On this week’s dose, we have @AnouckGotlib, CEO and Chief Belgian Girl of @Belgianboys, the company on a mission to turn up the happy, one sweet moment at a time.
Here’s what to expect from this week’s dose:
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@maxvwalbert Always feels this way after coming home from a long trip. Welcome back 🇺🇸
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Woke up this morning lethargic missing $3 morning ramen. But gathered myself, had my first NYC-style everything bagel w/ cream cheese & iced coffee in 4 weeks & I'm back in baby. USA USA USA, best country on earth🇺🇸
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2 FULL TRIPS AROUND THE SUN FOR VENTURE PILL 💊 🔄
104 consecutive weeks of doses, interviews, breakdowns, laughs, and more.
The best way to celebrate? Another dose of disruptive startups making waves 🌊 🎉
Here’s the breakdown:
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These trends showcase a VC landscape shaped by influencers, tech advancements, and societal needs.
Enjoyed this post? Show this thread some love and follow @VenturePill for a front row seat into the evolving world of venture capital 💊
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9. Housing Shortage:
Numerous startups tackle the U.S. housing shortage, but disruptive innovation is hindered by construction space regulations.
Permits, zoning, and safety regulations bottleneck progress in this competitive sector.
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2. Influencer VC:
Celebrities, athletes, artists, & personalities are making waves in VC. Their massive followings provide early traction for their startups/investments.
Ex: The Chainsmokers (@mantisVC), Kevin Durant (@35Ventures), Kim K. (@skims), Jake Paul (@betr), others.
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