Justin

My energy levels go up x100 when I work on my startup. 🚀 I’m going to work my ass off for the next 10 years to make @joinquda happen. See you in 2033. 😊 #buildinpublic

@thegarrettscott @pipedream_labs Congratulations Garrett! so great to see your progress :)

We have three big @pipedream_labs announcements today. The 3rd is the most ambitious project we've ever attempted. Here’s a quick summary thread:

@thisiskp_ bless you KP, cherish this time ❤️

Yesterday was a huge day 🎉 Our youngest baby boy Liam got discharged home from the cardiac acute care unit after 3 months since birth. Some of you know he has HLHS and needed Norwood surgery & been on a slow recovery path It’s been a roller coaster of emotions for my wife and I. At first it was fear and shock … which slowly turned into surrender and then courage and hope In fact my mom gave me a beautiful piece of perspective to knock me off my victim mentality. She said: “out of the 8 billion + people in this world, Liam chose you to be dad and our family as his. Because he knows we got his back. Because we will do our best to support and love him, now show him your best self” I needed it to hear that at one of my low points last month But more than anything it’s been INCREDIBLE to witness how many kind humans stepped up to help and support in this journey Our families, our friends, my co workers at Paddle who have all been super understanding and caring And of course the hospital staff who kept our spirits high every single day .. including surprising us with this sweet gesture ❤️ (watch till the end) Liam has touched so many lives already and has given me a whole new perspective on courage & living life to the fullest — no matter what PS: A friend of ours made him a cute graduation cap 🎓 so he could come home in style

@neuranne It will go great Anne-Laure, good luck!

Life right now – preparing for my phd defense in 3 days. Re-reading papers, trying to come up with questions examiners might ask, maybe drinking too much coffee. Please send positive waves my way~!

@twistartups @JoeTannorella @podengineai Joe, this was awesome, well done!

From the latest episode @JoeTannorella pitches @podengineai - a discovery platform for companies to find podcasts to guest on or sponsor, with real-time alerts on their brand and competitors.

@thesakshishukla happy birthday Sakshi, have a bright one!

a year older, but turned no wiser 🫶 what a year has passed by. moving forward with more intention and passion.

@thisiskp_ All strength and love with you KP xx

An emotionally charged week I’m trying my best to stay strong and focus on positive emotions of gratitude, awe and love The recent roller coaster has been nothing like i’ve ever experienced in my life ICYMI: On Aug 8, we had two baby boys (twins) They were ~ 6 weeks early and had to be in special care in NICU Good news is my wife had an amazing recovery from her C section surgery and has joined me in making hospital visits to see the babies One of the babies (Theo) is perfectly healthy, came home successfully the other day and is growing steadily (pic on the left without cords) The other one (Liam) has been diagnosed with a rare genetic heart condition called HLHS — hypoplastic left heart syndrome The doctors say they will need to do an open heart surgery on him tomorrow called Norwood Sano He’s been a brave little boy already and has given us lots of hope and a strong mission to root for He’s currently in the cardiac ICU (pic on the right) and is getting ready for the big day I’m sure any parent can understand what a test of your belief in God and the Universe this is But I’m focusing on the blessing he’s already been to us, the spiritual awakening he has kindled in me already and how grateful I am to be his dad and to witness the next chapter Send your best vibes and love to our little lion cub: Liam 🙏❤️

@thisiskp_ no! just the two different ages :))

@JustinQuda You have twins too right? Wild

Huge update 🙌 But this might be the biggest news of the year (decade?) for me I’m so grateful to share that I’m now a dad of 3 👶👶👶 My wife just gave birth to twin baby boys today (she’s safe and healthy!) It’s been a miracle to watch this unfold With Neil (our 3 year old), I can run an accelerator program/ cohort at our own home now 😅 Grateful all around!🙏❤️ (Twins pics and names coming soon)

@SebastianRoehl @HabitKit @RevenueCat so brilliant Sebastian, congrats!

This is so crazy: My app @HabitKit is displayed on a huge billboard on Times Square in NYC! Thanks to @RevenueCat for making this happen!

@heyadvikkapoor @sivers @jasonfried that is awesome ❤️

this happens next week with @sivers and @jasonfried! throw in some good qs down here! 👇

Happy to report I'm still at it. ❤️ Family life took over the last 3 mths in wonderful ways and I'm still building @JoinQuda late at nights. My 2024 goal is to serve up fresh, insightful Q&As daily. It's a hard task, but I love a challenge! Awesome new guest on soon. 👀

@rosiesherry appreciated the post Rosie!

@5harath With you Sharath, go for it!! ♥️

Some news: I'm taking the biggest leap in my life and I'm thrilled to share it with y'all today 😤 tl;dr - I'm going all in and betting on myself 💪 Why now: I recently got my work authorization, allowing me to do anything I want without relying on a full-time job—this is the most exciting moment in my career! What's next: My goal is to build my own startup(mostly venture-backed) in the coming months 🚀 The scariest part is that I don't know what I will build but I'm confident I will figure it out. Reality is a bitch: As pumped as I am writing this, reality doesn't change overnight and I need to pay my bills so I'm opening up a few hrs a week for part-time consulting work. Founders, if you need any help with community, GTM, or building in public, hit me up - my DMs are open. Let me help you 🙌 Lastly, I'm grateful for these 3 people who gave me the courage to take this step: - My wife for believing in me more than I believe in myself and signing up to ride this uncertain future. - @polina_marinova for writing Hidden Genius. The stories in that book gave me so much hope and belief. - @FoundersPodcast for constantly showing me it can be done. Every ep David did gave me enough reasons to believe in myself. I know it's going to be fucking challenging and hard, but I feel I owe myself the chance to TRY, so I'm telling myself - LET'S FUCKING GO!

@adamlyttleapps It's great Adam, I'm half way through, you're a natural, keep going :)

My first YouTube video to reach 1k views Small win, but still proud nonetheless

@julesfounder I feel there's an expectation it is going to power startups to break through big tech, but I think their moats will stay as powerful as ever.

@JustinQuda Yup, I don't think AI will democratize anything

Apart from AI apps like ChatGPT and Perplexity, very few products will be AI only. AI will be a feature, not a product, as ubiquitous as the like button on socials. Market leaders in each niche will add it and keep their moats. Big Tech will continue to dominate as before.

@stephsmithio don't you think that's a human trait Steph, to not be able to think easily with statistics ? I see this all the time the way we gravitate to anecdotes instead of aggregate data. Stories about individuals seem to stick whereas faceless data is harder to grasp.

Most people are not data-driven.

@drmillybarker Hang in there Milly...perhaps they have insecurities about themselves and their own status? People who unfairly criticize are often talking about themselves without knowing it.

@DmytroKrasun I've had zero time as well for here. But lots of time with my kids which has been joyous. :)

This week I was busy with some freelance work. And kids. And then support tickets for my product. I didn't even have time to tweet (and should I?). But... People who don't quit 9-5 and build on the side. You are Titans! After such a week I need to take a year of vacation.

@icebearlabs @heyadvikkapoor @TakoTreba @d4m1n @HeyImYossi @heyimsunflower @michaelkoper @Core_Anton @sobedominik @steveofmcleod @MeetKevon @louispereira @thiswillblossom @arvindhsundar @illyism @uibreakfast @Matt_heyqq @Dima_heyqq @philkellr @maximehugodupre @raae Loved talking with you Tobias. Advik, add Tobias to your list now too!! Also add the brilliant @SebastianRoehl

@heyadvikkapoor @TakoTreba @d4m1n @HeyImYossi @heyimsunflower @michaelkoper @Core_Anton @sobedominik @JustinQuda @steveofmcleod @MeetKevon @louispereira @thiswillblossom @arvindhsundar @illyism @uibreakfast @Matt_heyqq @Dima_heyqq @philkellr @maximehugodupre @raae And my three guests that I couldn't find via Twitter @ anymore^^

Who are the best founders you know? I am making a list 👀