Forest Richter

Pre-seed is back. Seeing many more companies raise a $1M - $2M pre-seed followed by a $4M - $5M seed. More traction is needed to raise an A - and this is finally trickling through the pre-seed / seed world.

The top pre-seed investors in my network: @dunkhippo33 (Hustle Fund) @TurnerNovak (Banana) @AlexPallNY (Mantis) @FrancisPSantora (Angel) @gjain (Afore) @kenny_tucker (Angel) @chudson (Precursor) @ericries (Angel) @rrhoover (Weekend) Who else should I know in the pre-seed space?

@DarrelFrater @unseenapp_io Take a look here. Darrel is legit. If Boston is realistic, this could be a great pathway.

Any founders interested in connecting with the team at the Techstars Boston Accelerator? They invest up to $120K each into 12 early stage companies and are actively selecting founders for their upcoming cohort. Happy to get you connected.

Any founders interested in pitching Bread and Butter Ventures this week? They're a Minnesota based venture capital firm typically investing $1M checks globally into Pre-Seed and Seed companies building in Digital Health, B2B SaaS, and FoodTech. I'd love to get you connected.

Hey everyone, I'm the founder of a Black-owned coffee business, and we've been struggling with online sales for a while now. We donate to HBCU student scholarships and other causes with every sale. Your shares and RT's are much appreciated! 🙏🏿

@DSox I'm with you.

I promise I will continue to do my best everyday to live the values you instilled and follow the legacy you left. ❤️

I used to get my hair cut at a place across the street from my office. 5 years ago, a group of stylists decided to rent their own chairs at another place downtown. The owner of the shop that the stylists had left sued the stylists for violating their noncompetes 1/3

@andrew__rea Very early product trying to fix this: experience @unseenapp_io Take a look.

Update, we secured the apartment. I will not be going homeless. I would like to thank my girlfriend for making way more money than me as this would not have happened without her 😭

@mustafaakin @anothercohen Having not used Vanta, I don't know what I don't know. What features does Vanta offer that you enjoy more than Drata? Or is it cost vs value issue?

@RichterForest @anothercohen It’s a very basic tool held up together with ductapes, no improvements over 2 years.

Secureframe, Vanta, or Drata for SOC2 and HIPAA compliance? They all look the same to me

@alexleewastaken @Digiday I'm daily on the Mini. I'm loving Strands. I look forward to Strands every morning.

CALL FOR SOURCES: I'm looking to speak to New York Times Games fans for an article I am writing for @Digiday. Are you a daily Wordler? Do you do the Crossword more than you read actual NYT articles? If so, please get in touch!

@mustafaakin @anothercohen Can you elaborate? I have only used Drata so I have no comparison but have found the software and service to be excellent.

@anothercohen Don’t use Drata, very basic tool. Vanta is much better. But all of them are essentiall same

Just crossed $20m AUM, with 199 investments on the @AngelList platform. Just getting started. Here for you founder fam.

@NocturneOp15No3 @KarluskaP This is such a solid response, with sources, for something very unique. I wish every internet interaction was like this.

A "purple earthquake sky" refers to a phenomenon known as Earthquake Lights (EQL), which are unusual luminous phenomena reported to appear in the sky near areas of seismic activity, including before, during, or after an earthquake. These lights can manifest in various colors, including purple, and take on different shapes such as globes, streamers, or sheets of light. The exact cause of earthquake lights is not fully understood, but they are thought to result from the electrical properties of certain rocks under stress. Theories suggest that when rocks are stressed during seismic activity, they may release electrical charges that can ionize air molecules above the ground, creating visible light in the sky[1][2][3][4]. For instance, a significant earthquake in Delhi in March 2023 was accompanied by reports and videos of the sky changing colors, including from red to purple, which were attributed to earthquake lights[1]. Similarly, historical and modern accounts describe earthquake lights appearing in various forms and colors in different parts of the world, associated with seismic activity[2][3][4]. These accounts highlight the mysterious and still not fully explained nature of earthquake lights, including those that manifest as a purple sky during earthquakes[1][2][3][4]. Sources [1] What Are 'Earthquake Lights' And Why Did They Appear In Delhi Skies ... indiatimes.com/news/india/ear… [2] Earthquake Lights: Study Sheds Light on Mysterious Natural Phenomenon sci.news/othersciences/… [3] Scientists find records of rare 'earthquake lights' - USA Today usatoday.com/story/news/nat… [4] Some say the sky lit up before Morocco's earthquake. It's a real ... washingtonpost.com/climate-enviro… [5] Strange lights spotted in Morocco earthquake videos may be a ... ksbw.com/article/strang… [6] 'Blue lights' flash in sky moments before Morocco earthquake news.ycombinator.com/item?id=374843… [7] After tonight's earthquake We saw these in the sky, any explaination ... reddit.com/r/aliens/comme… [8] What caused the mysterious lights in the night sky after Mexico's ... washingtonpost.com/national/healt… [9] What Causes Eerie Earthquake Lights? | NOVA - PBS pbs.org/wgbh/nova/arti… [10] Earthquake lights, explained - National Geographic UK nationalgeographic.co.uk/environment/20… [11] STEVE: What you need to know about purple light phenomenon nypost.com/2023/11/09/lif… [12] Earthquake light - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earthquak… [13] Earthquake Hazards Program | U.S. Geological Survey - USGS.gov usgs.gov/glossary/earth… [14] Definitions of Colors on the National Weather Service Brownsville/Rio ... weather.gov/bro/mapcolors [15] Nostradamus predictions: Massive earthquakes, the third Antichrist and ... 7news.com.au/news/nostradam… [16] Glossary - Avalanche Canada avalanche.ca/glossary [17] What was the significance of the temple veil being torn in two when ... gotquestions.org/temple-veil-to… [18] Romeo and Juliet - Vocabulary List vocabulary.com/lists/136797

Can anyone explain this my friend Vincent is freaking out in NYC!

@Zecca_Lehn We've helped a number of founders generate their first check. We're lean and willing to work with founders at the earliest stages.

Who are your favorite pitch deck designers, and consultants on Twitter? 💚

The average age of people who founded high-growth startups is actually 45. s.hbr.org/3Uai4tT

But they're BOTH so OLD! Gandalf can barely remember his passwords and even forgot that people called him Gandalf (yikes), while Saruman betrayed the Free Peoples of middle-earth and led an insurrection that stormed Helm's Deep. You can see how they're equally bad choices.

@CMPGFB @saylor HELL. YES.

@ddanetidwell @linnaeus_tweets @gardMKE Fresh Coast Labs is right here in Milwaukee 😉

Milwaukee & Chicago folks - need some collective brainpower here. Like it or not we're going to be considered one megalopolis eventually. Currently, there isn't a term for this. Great Lakes Megalopolis is too broad. I-94 Corridor is boring. Chilwaukee too goofy. NAME THIS REGION:

@PeterWilt1 @open_soccer_ This is great and I think is very important for Soccer in this country. If I can be of any help, DM me.

Please follow and check out @open_soccer_ the new open system alliance created by veteran soccer exec Michael Collins. I am working with Michael and other industry veterans to unite open system advocates throughout the U.S.