Steph

@Nik_Quinn Timing + technology

This analysis on VC returns is missing the most important fact. Yes, VC returns underperformed on a 2, 5 and 10 year view. They outperformed on a 15, 20, 25 and 30 year view. What’s the difference? Innovation. We had the internet wave 1993-2001 We had the cloud wave 2006-2014 We had the mobile wave 2007-2014 We had no commercial innovation for a decade so why are we surprised the returns were lower? We have the AI wave now. This will be the biggest value creation of any wave in history. Love you @danprimack but VC didn’t underperform, innovation did. Now it’s back so I would not be underweight venture.

I couldn’t walk for 15 weeks But I COULD • move back to LA to be closer to friends & fam • launch a new brand & website for a client • host an investor event for 60+ investors • speak at LMU (pictured) • travel to Argentina • ❤️ the kindness that surrounded me

@Katie_Roof Get it 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

After 4 years on Bloomberg Deals, I’m thrilled to announce I’ve accepted a role on the VC/tech team, the team most people thought I was on! Excited for the new opportunity & I’ll still be doing plenty of venture-backed deal scoops (large fundings, IPOs, M&A) along with other types of VC stories

@KylieBourjaily @JessLozanoS Happy birthday @JessLozanoS

@brettdash_ @JKaplan1 @gilly @getcaptionsapp @Techweek_ See you tomorrow!

What goes on behind the scenes with your favorite creators? Well, we’re gonna find out. I’m sitting down IRL this week with 4 industry mavens to talk about the tactics and tech propelling top creators forward. Hearing rumors that NY bagels may be in attendance 👀

@paulbz Would love to try!

If you want an EA to help with scheduling meetings but can't justify the cost, reply here or tag someone and I'll share our new AI assistant. Only have a few accounts to give out. I don't currently have an EA and I've been using it for the past month, it's 🤯🔥‼️

@andruyeung When is it?

Consumer investors! I’m co-producing a Tech x Fashion event at a *really* cool venue in NYC. Attendee list is stacked with fascinating founders. I have a few spots left. Comment / DM if you want an invite.

@sophiaamoruso I’m obsessed with the Dolomites. Did rock-climbing at sunrise and highly recommend

Europe in late August. No pasta/croissant/wine vibes. Where is beautiful and majestic and not too hot? Dolomites? Switzerland? Norway?

@andruyeung I’d love to chat!

Who here runs a paid membership community, social club, or a community-based business? I’d love to chat…

@nateobrienn @pragathiguru & @ffthebrave

Who is currently raising for CPG brands? We’re looking at anything pre-seed to series A

@MollySOShea Minnie at TenOneTen

Where are all the female biz/tech podcasters? I honestly don’t know. I think we need some..

@ZachFerraro @VidCon Meee

If you're coming to @VidCon and want an invite to a party or to meet up, hmu!

@ArmandoAvalos99 @UCLA I'm sorry to hear your daughter was rejected. I didn't have any connections. I had a 4.9 GPA + took community college classes while still in high + ASB + Varsity Dance + started a Spanish Club + volunteer work. Your daughter sounds very smart, sorry it didn't work out!

My mom had me at 16 — she put her dreams on hold for me. I went on to be a Bruin for undergraduate, and my brother followed 4 years later. This weekend, she graduates from UCLA with her Doctorate 🎓 👉🏽 It’s never too late to pursue your dreams 😭 Congrats grad! @UCLA

Ending an incredible run at @GreatPointVC - the 1st institutional fund I had the opportunity to work for. As I embark on a new phase, I’m sharing my learnings/ insights since this experience has validated my passion for VC & is instrumental in this next phase. 👀 A quick🧵of 💡

Another epic day with @MaCVentureCap for #CultureHouse at LA #TechWeek

Marketplaces Meetup with Nomad Ventures for LA #TechWeek @JamesMumma @ChrisNakTaylor

“There are two things to give: Your time. Your capital.” Thanks for hosting @BLCKVC and @diversityvc LA #TechWeek

A great group gathered for a discussion on applying trends & tools to e-commerce and how this affects the future of DTC with @StephBeTravel, @CapitalCaroline, @dougrenert founder of @444_capital, and @taluemir for day 1 of #LATechWeek! 🎉