Daniel Giacopelli

knowing how something was made greatly appreciates the value for it. in an era where so much can be generated, i suspect we’ll get more glimpses into the craft behind seemingly innocuous moments.

Always a newsletter that brings joy to my soul each week. But, this week, "For Starters" took their interview and imagery to another level with Danny D's Mud Shop ❤️ @danielgiaco, what you're doing with "For Starters". 👏 👏 👏 Read this masterpiece. 👇 forstarters.co/p/issue-40?utm…

High praise! I write about people building their dream small businesses, every Friday AM. It's free.

@SRHDesign Ah thanks so much Simon! Means a lot coming from you.

"For Starters" from @danielgiaco is one of the most beautiful newsletters around at the moment. Engaging Stories, Beautiful Photography and a digestible layout. Here's this week's issue, and I highly recommend subscribing. 👇 forstarters.co/p/issue-28?utm… forstarters.co/p/issue-28?utm…

I write about the world's most interesting small businesses every Friday. Latest issue below! (Thanks @justhugh_t 😇)

@bertwitt thanks so much, awesome to hear that

@danielgiaco love it, my favorite newsletter lately

I started a new weekly newsletter for small biz obsessives. It’s called For Starters. This week I interviewed @ugmonk, who's building one of the most interesting design-led brands in the US ⤵️ forstarters.co/p/issue-16

For Starters is my way of tipping the scales. It’s starting as a free newsletter, but will soon be a bigger platform and community for the next gen of business owners. Starting something new? I'd love if you subscribe! Get in touch too if you wanna talk. forstarters.co

But I’ve always found something odd: tech startups get a whole ecosystem of tools, funding and coverage. Small biz owners? They often get left to figure it out alone. Startups get the shiny toys while small businesses get a pat on the back.

@justhugh_t Thanks man! I should probably talk about FS more here... 👀

This is For Starters Issue #11 forstarters.co/p/issue-11 via @danielgiaco

@michaelmiraflor Thinking of you, Michael. So sorry to hear this news.

I lost my mom this morning. She was the most loving, caring, and devoted person I have ever known. I miss her dearly and can’t imagine what life is going to be like without her. She fought so so hard these past couple of years. Logging off for a while, prayers appreciated.

@luusssso You can see my flat in one of these images :)

The Brutalist architecture of the Barbican Estate in London, England

@anisahob @MahadAamir10 @Shopify 100% yes. We had a shop book too after that one that hit a similar vibe.

If @Shopify were to hire us, here’s a show we would produce for them: Welcome to Behind the Counter by Shopify, A TikTok show that explores the stories of independent retail shops in Toronto, highlighting their challenges and triumphs on the path to success. Every episode, a charismatic host visits a new shop, spending time with the founders to showcase their unique story and offerings—from the hottest burger joint to a trendy clothing retailer or a cozy bookstore. Here’s why this is a 10/10 idea: 1️⃣ Entertaining to Watch 🎉 Each episode combines authenticity, humor, and inspiration, making it relatable for anyone who loves supporting small businesses and discovering local gems. 2️⃣ Proven to Work 📲 Similar TikTok shows, like @blackbird's takeme2yourspot, have garnered over 2M views and 15K followers with just 10 episodes. Plus, local food blogs always boast large followings in cities. 3️⃣ Aligns with Shopify Values 🎯 Shopify aims to empower entrepreneurs by simplifying business setup & growth. While they do sometimes highlight businesses on socials, a consistent show format would increase engagement and visibility compared to their current efforts. We want to produce TikTok shows for brands, and we’d be absolutely stoked to bring this to life for @Shopify (from idea to execution, we’ll handle everything). What do y'all think? Would you watch this? 👀

@claytonchambrs Hell yeah man. Great decision. See you in London.

Life update!!! Officially moving to Amsterdam with the family 🇳🇱 I've always wanted to work *and* raise my kids overseas, and now we're finally doing it. Write your dreams down, kids. They might just come true.

@emmettshine this is a superb read/resource, thanks man.

*178 pages* of AI heat for creatives: docs.google.com/presentation/d…

My interview with Tokyo-based designer, author and researcher Jan Chipchase on the 12 stages of life, the invention (and future) of language and AI, how one of his books raised $336,000 on Kickstarter, and why he leads annual expeditions into Afghanistan. desirepaths.co/p/jan-chipchase

@setantabooks Reminds me of the time I tracked down the location in Hyères! twitter.com/danielgiaco/st…

Henri Cartier-Bresson

My guilty habit is inevitably saying ‘I could live here!’ about literally any cool city I go on holiday to.

@workforfood @ankurnagpal Yup. This is the list you want.

@ankurnagpal Mangal 2, Kiln, The Quality Chop House, Manteca, KOL, Lyle’s, BRAT, Brawn, The Laughing Heart, Smoking Goat, Dandelyan, Noble Rot, Flor, Leroy, Hoi Polloi, The Clove Club, Sardine, Brigadiers, Padella

Will be in London at the end of this week for a few days 🇬🇧 What are your favorite places to eat? P.S. Dishoom is overrated af