Welcome to the @techstars-global.bsky.social family. Tonight in Sydney 12 teams lead the way to show us what humans are capable of #givefirst
December 5, 2024 at 10:57 AM
Welcome to the @techstars-global.bsky.social family. Tonight in Sydney 12 teams lead the way to show us what humans are capable of #givefirst
To those who claim to ‘support' but never act—who don’t engage, don’t help, who mistake lack for life: I see you. The universe rewards giving, not holding back. Open your hands, and abundance flows. Stagnation is a choice.
I pray you learn that lesson and join us. ❤️✨
💙 #GiveFirst #CommunityMatters
I pray you learn that lesson and join us. ❤️✨
💙 #GiveFirst #CommunityMatters
April 6, 2025 at 10:37 AM
To those who claim to ‘support' but never act—who don’t engage, don’t help, who mistake lack for life: I see you. The universe rewards giving, not holding back. Open your hands, and abundance flows. Stagnation is a choice.
I pray you learn that lesson and join us. ❤️✨
💙 #GiveFirst #CommunityMatters
I pray you learn that lesson and join us. ❤️✨
💙 #GiveFirst #CommunityMatters
#BeKinderThanNecessary created billions in value at @duosec by removing barriers to brilliance, and grounding us in gratitude. It’s also the ethos of our #MichiganFoundersFund - founders helping founders, founders for community https://speakerdeck.com/dugsong/midwest-mavericks #givefirst
November 21, 2024 at 8:38 AM
#BeKinderThanNecessary created billions in value at @duosec by removing barriers to brilliance, and grounding us in gratitude. It’s also the ethos of our #MichiganFoundersFund - founders helping founders, founders for community https://speakerdeck.com/dugsong/midwest-mavericks #givefirst
Between Taipei and Seoul last week with @42geeksofficial, to Ann Arbor and Detroit with @MITechWeek + @BlackTechWeek, I’m inspired by so many founders & funders building the community we want to be part of, collaborating across borders & learning from difference ❤️#givefirst
November 21, 2024 at 8:34 AM
Between Taipei and Seoul last week with @42geeksofficial, to Ann Arbor and Detroit with @MITechWeek + @BlackTechWeek, I’m inspired by so many founders & funders building the community we want to be part of, collaborating across borders & learning from difference ❤️#givefirst
"Entrepreneurs must lead the startup community" —@bfeld "Without community, there is no liberation" —@audre_lorde
#MichiganFoundersFund #givefirst @StartupCW https://twitter.com/moniquemstanton/status/1668282231247233025
#MichiganFoundersFund #givefirst @StartupCW https://twitter.com/moniquemstanton/status/1668282231247233025
November 21, 2024 at 8:30 AM
"Entrepreneurs must lead the startup community" —@bfeld "Without community, there is no liberation" —@audre_lorde
#MichiganFoundersFund #givefirst @StartupCW https://twitter.com/moniquemstanton/status/1668282231247233025
#MichiganFoundersFund #givefirst @StartupCW https://twitter.com/moniquemstanton/status/1668282231247233025
Yeah, Brad Feld is great for this stuff. I like this way of putting it:
" It’s explicitly called #GiveFirst and not #TellMeWhatICanDoToHelpYou to stimulate you – the giver – to do the work to figure out what is helpful."
" It’s explicitly called #GiveFirst and not #TellMeWhatICanDoToHelpYou to stimulate you – the giver – to do the work to figure out what is helpful."
November 23, 2024 at 7:09 PM
Yeah, Brad Feld is great for this stuff. I like this way of putting it:
" It’s explicitly called #GiveFirst and not #TellMeWhatICanDoToHelpYou to stimulate you – the giver – to do the work to figure out what is helpful."
" It’s explicitly called #GiveFirst and not #TellMeWhatICanDoToHelpYou to stimulate you – the giver – to do the work to figure out what is helpful."
This is also a relevant article: feld.com/archives/201...
November 23, 2024 at 6:56 PM
This is also a relevant article: feld.com/archives/201...
When you make your budget, put giving first as an act of faith and stewardship. God gives everything we have, and we’re called to manage it wisely. How do you prioritize giving in your finances? #FaithAndFinances #BiblicalStewardship #GiveFirst #AskRalphShow #AskRalph
March 10, 2025 at 10:17 AM
When you make your budget, put giving first as an act of faith and stewardship. God gives everything we have, and we’re called to manage it wisely. How do you prioritize giving in your finances? #FaithAndFinances #BiblicalStewardship #GiveFirst #AskRalphShow #AskRalph
Networking is about giving, not just getting. Share resources, uplift others, make introductions.
#GiveFirst
#GiveFirst
April 13, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Networking is about giving, not just getting. Share resources, uplift others, make introductions.
#GiveFirst
#GiveFirst
Mentors, Guide, Don't Control http://www.feld.com/archives/2016/10/mentors-1318-guide-dont-control.html
Mentors 13/18: Guide, Don't Control - Brad Feld
It’s been a while since I wrote a post deconstructing the Techstars Mentor Manifesto. The last one I wrote was number 12 of 18: Know What You Don’t Know. Say I Don’t Know When You Don’t Know. Since I’m now working on the first draft of my next book #GiveFirst (or maybe it’ll be called Give First, […]
www.feld.com
November 23, 2024 at 7:08 AM
Mentors, Guide, Don't Control http://www.feld.com/archives/2016/10/mentors-1318-guide-dont-control.html
Discover how Brad Feld's 'Give First' philosophy is reshaping mentorship and startup communities. Embrace generosity to foster innovation and collaboration. #GiveFirst #Mentorship #StartupCommunity Link: thedailytechfeed.com/embracing-gi...
June 26, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Discover how Brad Feld's 'Give First' philosophy is reshaping mentorship and startup communities. Embrace generosity to foster innovation and collaboration. #GiveFirst #Mentorship #StartupCommunity Link: thedailytechfeed.com/embracing-gi...
7/ 🚀 Learn 19 more tiny habits that separate top performers from the rest:
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#GiveFirst #NetworkingTips #MicroSkills #EmotionalIntelligence #OprahEffect #CareerGrowth
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#GiveFirst #NetworkingTips #MicroSkills #EmotionalIntelligence #OprahEffect #CareerGrowth
May 14, 2025 at 2:30 PM
7/ 🚀 Learn 19 more tiny habits that separate top performers from the rest:
zurl.co/FgbHy
#GiveFirst #NetworkingTips #MicroSkills #EmotionalIntelligence #OprahEffect #CareerGrowth
zurl.co/FgbHy
#GiveFirst #NetworkingTips #MicroSkills #EmotionalIntelligence #OprahEffect #CareerGrowth
Techstars has been one of the most circular economies I’ve participated in.
I’ve seen #techstarsmentors become mentees…mentees become mentors…and many incredible humans rotate through these roles repeatedly.
And it all hangs neatly on one generative concept: #GiveFirst
I’ve seen #techstarsmentors become mentees…mentees become mentors…and many incredible humans rotate through these roles repeatedly.
And it all hangs neatly on one generative concept: #GiveFirst
January 24, 2024 at 6:13 PM
Techstars has been one of the most circular economies I’ve participated in.
I’ve seen #techstarsmentors become mentees…mentees become mentors…and many incredible humans rotate through these roles repeatedly.
And it all hangs neatly on one generative concept: #GiveFirst
I’ve seen #techstarsmentors become mentees…mentees become mentors…and many incredible humans rotate through these roles repeatedly.
And it all hangs neatly on one generative concept: #GiveFirst
Want a better society? First be a society that puts trust in people before it expects it back. Want a more trustworthy society? Again, be the society that gives before it takes. And people will reciprocate - each time! That is the power of UBI.
#UBI #GiveFirst #TrustStartsWithTheParent/TheSociety.
#UBI #GiveFirst #TrustStartsWithTheParent/TheSociety.
July 2, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Want a better society? First be a society that puts trust in people before it expects it back. Want a more trustworthy society? Again, be the society that gives before it takes. And people will reciprocate - each time! That is the power of UBI.
#UBI #GiveFirst #TrustStartsWithTheParent/TheSociety.
#UBI #GiveFirst #TrustStartsWithTheParent/TheSociety.
Stop networking. Start helping. Be the most useful person in the room, and the network will build itself around you.
#networking #value #startup #relationships #growth #community #givefirst
#networking #value #startup #relationships #growth #community #givefirst
December 7, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Stop networking. Start helping. Be the most useful person in the room, and the network will build itself around you.
#networking #value #startup #relationships #growth #community #givefirst
#networking #value #startup #relationships #growth #community #givefirst
📢 Wow, what news! 🔥 1️⃣ Give pro‑bono consulting, 2️⃣ host a free workshop, 3️⃣ build a community. Takeaway: giving first attracts clients. Which skill will you share to grow your business? #business #givefirst #innovation
Why the Best Way to Get Business Is to Give Business
The best opportunities in my career did not come from chasing deals. They came from helping other people win first.
www.entrepreneur.com
April 7, 2026 at 10:04 PM
📢 Wow, what news! 🔥 1️⃣ Give pro‑bono consulting, 2️⃣ host a free workshop, 3️⃣ build a community. Takeaway: giving first attracts clients. Which skill will you share to grow your business? #business #givefirst #innovation
EP29 🎙️ Borderless
BenMcDougal.com/borderless
Kerty Levy helps entrepreneurs succeed. Grab your oars as we glide through founder-market fit, building a team, financial modeling, perfecting a pitch, raising venture capital, Startup Weekend, and the #GiveFirst bond that is Techstars for life.
BenMcDougal.com/borderless
Kerty Levy helps entrepreneurs succeed. Grab your oars as we glide through founder-market fit, building a team, financial modeling, perfecting a pitch, raising venture capital, Startup Weekend, and the #GiveFirst bond that is Techstars for life.
You Don't Need This Podcast - EP29 - Borderless
Kerty Levy is a friend, advisor, investor, and Techstars for life. This episode glides with insight for founders raising capital. Let's row!
BenMcDougal.com
December 21, 2023 at 2:54 PM
EP29 🎙️ Borderless
BenMcDougal.com/borderless
Kerty Levy helps entrepreneurs succeed. Grab your oars as we glide through founder-market fit, building a team, financial modeling, perfecting a pitch, raising venture capital, Startup Weekend, and the #GiveFirst bond that is Techstars for life.
BenMcDougal.com/borderless
Kerty Levy helps entrepreneurs succeed. Grab your oars as we glide through founder-market fit, building a team, financial modeling, perfecting a pitch, raising venture capital, Startup Weekend, and the #GiveFirst bond that is Techstars for life.
Our post-launch letter to our Bootstrap Calgary community.
Our next steps, helpful resources, and founder's chat. LFG! 🚀
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
#Calgary #Startups #Entreprenuership #CalgaryTech #Bootstrap #Founders #YYCTech #YYCInnovation #YYCstartups #GiveFirst #BeExcellentToEachOther
Our next steps, helpful resources, and founder's chat. LFG! 🚀
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
#Calgary #Startups #Entreprenuership #CalgaryTech #Bootstrap #Founders #YYCTech #YYCInnovation #YYCstartups #GiveFirst #BeExcellentToEachOther
Bootstrap Calgary post launch email update
Good day, Calgary Bootstrappers! I hope your weekend was restful and you are keeping warm. Thank you again for joining us for the launch and making it an excellent event! This is the presentation that...
docs.google.com
January 20, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Our post-launch letter to our Bootstrap Calgary community.
Our next steps, helpful resources, and founder's chat. LFG! 🚀
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
#Calgary #Startups #Entreprenuership #CalgaryTech #Bootstrap #Founders #YYCTech #YYCInnovation #YYCstartups #GiveFirst #BeExcellentToEachOther
Our next steps, helpful resources, and founder's chat. LFG! 🚀
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
#Calgary #Startups #Entreprenuership #CalgaryTech #Bootstrap #Founders #YYCTech #YYCInnovation #YYCstartups #GiveFirst #BeExcellentToEachOther
🤝 The best biz relationships don’t start with a pitch — they start with giving. Lead with value, expect nothing back, and watch trust compound. Want to see how? 👇
🔗 short.fo/adnziqy
Follow @nilegomez for more.
#GiveFirst #NetworkingTips #TrustBuilders
🔗 short.fo/adnziqy
Follow @nilegomez for more.
#GiveFirst #NetworkingTips #TrustBuilders
May 24, 2025 at 4:20 PM
🤝 The best biz relationships don’t start with a pitch — they start with giving. Lead with value, expect nothing back, and watch trust compound. Want to see how? 👇
🔗 short.fo/adnziqy
Follow @nilegomez for more.
#GiveFirst #NetworkingTips #TrustBuilders
🔗 short.fo/adnziqy
Follow @nilegomez for more.
#GiveFirst #NetworkingTips #TrustBuilders
Want stronger relationships in biz + life? 🤝
Give first. No scorekeeping. No fluff.
Trust is the real currency. Connections compound.
👇 Read the full playbook: short.fo/nti46of
Follow @nilegomez for sharp takes on growth.
#EntrepreneurMindset #GiveFirst #TrustIsCurrency
Give first. No scorekeeping. No fluff.
Trust is the real currency. Connections compound.
👇 Read the full playbook: short.fo/nti46of
Follow @nilegomez for sharp takes on growth.
#EntrepreneurMindset #GiveFirst #TrustIsCurrency
April 5, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Want stronger relationships in biz + life? 🤝
Give first. No scorekeeping. No fluff.
Trust is the real currency. Connections compound.
👇 Read the full playbook: short.fo/nti46of
Follow @nilegomez for sharp takes on growth.
#EntrepreneurMindset #GiveFirst #TrustIsCurrency
Give first. No scorekeeping. No fluff.
Trust is the real currency. Connections compound.
👇 Read the full playbook: short.fo/nti46of
Follow @nilegomez for sharp takes on growth.
#EntrepreneurMindset #GiveFirst #TrustIsCurrency
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4. Continue to manifest my purpose
5. Stay open to inspiration 💡
6. Continue to inspire & empower overlooked founders
7. Continue to give abundantly, but be more mindful about how and when I do so #GiveFirst
What are your 2025 goals?
#vc #startups #dadpreneur
4. Continue to manifest my purpose
5. Stay open to inspiration 💡
6. Continue to inspire & empower overlooked founders
7. Continue to give abundantly, but be more mindful about how and when I do so #GiveFirst
What are your 2025 goals?
#vc #startups #dadpreneur
January 1, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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4. Continue to manifest my purpose
5. Stay open to inspiration 💡
6. Continue to inspire & empower overlooked founders
7. Continue to give abundantly, but be more mindful about how and when I do so #GiveFirst
What are your 2025 goals?
#vc #startups #dadpreneur
4. Continue to manifest my purpose
5. Stay open to inspiration 💡
6. Continue to inspire & empower overlooked founders
7. Continue to give abundantly, but be more mindful about how and when I do so #GiveFirst
What are your 2025 goals?
#vc #startups #dadpreneur
Looking forward to connecting with you.
Please say 👋🏾
#founder #entrepreneur #startups #vc #GiveFirst
Please say 👋🏾
#founder #entrepreneur #startups #vc #GiveFirst
👋🏾 Hey, I'm James.
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#founder #entrepreneur #startups #vc #GiveFirst
I'm a husband.
Co-founder of the world's cutest twins.
A 3X founder.
Champion of overlooked founders everywhere.
I'm launching a venture firm to invest in overlooked founder teams.
Please say hi 👋🏽.
#founder #entrepreneur #startups #vc #GiveFirst
December 23, 2024 at 11:54 AM
Looking forward to connecting with you.
Please say 👋🏾
#founder #entrepreneur #startups #vc #GiveFirst
Please say 👋🏾
#founder #entrepreneur #startups #vc #GiveFirst