Former founder, current venture capitalist, and amateur comedian. I write about the psychology behind startups, humor, and life.
Tulsa, OK
Joined May 2016
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Interested in early-stage startups, standup comedy, and psychology?
Over the next 30 days, I'm writing 30 Atomic Essays as a part of @dickiebush and @Nicolascole77's Ship 30 for 30.
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Somebody should advise @NicolasMaduro to hire Brad Bondi, make a donation to @realDonaldTrump's ballroom, and gift @realDonaldTrump a 747 while he's at it.
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No joke. The Kamala Harris campaign posted this on Truth Social.
You know Trump has to be fuming.
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Today we released the first papers from OpenResearch's Unconditional income Study, which gave 1k ppl $1k/mo for 3 yrs & had a N=2k control group
This š§µ is for RCT nerds: how did we measure the cash's fx? Learn about 96% response rates, blood draws, changing a state law & more..
I can't wait for this episode of Midcon Markup to drop!
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"@NUVIEWspace leverages the advantages of LiDAR over radar and optical Images," @comerrill1 states in his blog, explaining NUVIEW's investment rationale and the transformative impact of LiDAR on the future of aerial images. Read more: medium.com/cortado-ventures/ā¦
Founder mental health isn't fluff... it's an essential component of winning.
Grateful to @TheOklahoman_ and @CortadoVentures for the opportunity to write an op-ed on mental health!
"Everything in a founderās life appears magnified, but better mental health care can help manage these emotions," writes our Venture Executive Cody Merrill, a former founder himself that has dealt with prioritizing his mental health. Read more here: oklahoman.com/story/opinion/ā¦
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In 1970 @Wendys invented the Drive Thru. Today they announced they will be the first to launch @pipedream_labs "Instant Pickup".
We've been super open about our mission to make hyperlogistics possible this decade, but our short-term roadmap has been in stealth. Quick Thread:
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Separation of church and state protects the rights of all individuals to practice their own religion, or no religion at all, without interference from the government. ā at Oklahoma City, OK
I'm no fan of Kyrie Irving's positions on COVID, Judaism, or just about anything else.
But, I find his treatment by Joe Tsai/the Nets/NBA overwhelmingly hypocritical, racist, and abhorrent.
Uighurs and Hong Kongers don't deserve protection I guess... because Daddy China?
As a young man in the age of business casual work attire, is it better to overdress in a suit or curate a distinctive style in the dominant contemporary theme?
For those who have methodically built new habits, what have you found to be the most effective way to:
1) hold yourself accountable
2) track your progress
3) extract meaning from your data
I'm currently considering a jumbo wall calendar, Notion, or a dedicated habit app.
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I recently came across data on who we spend our time with over the course of our lives.
The insights are simultaneously inspiring and depressing.
Here are 6 graphs everyone needs to see:
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Another US election, another "Land doesn't vote, people do" style map showing the election results.
NBA fans who root for their mediocre teams to tank are employing the same logic visionary business leaders use to pursue the best long-term outcomes.
You must be willing to stomach short-term struggles to achieve transcendent long-term success.
