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Poker. I didn’t realize being a venture investor would also mean becoming a full-time event planner.
6 days ago
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Poker.

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6 days ago
I didn’t realize being a venture investor would also mean becoming a full-time event planner.
Another Instinct Article It has been an insanely busy 2 weeks - and in the time it took me to have time to write this,...
2 weeks ago
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Another Instinct Article

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2 weeks ago
It has been an insanely busy 2 weeks - and in the time it took me to have time to write this, Instinct went from raising a $250M Series B at a $2.5B valuation to reportedly raising $1B at $10B.
Some things I've been thinking about - This is the second week I’ve experimented with writing a “Some Things I’ve been thinking about -”...
4th Aug 2026
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Some things I've been thinking about -

from Jamesin’s Substack [alt+shift+b] in startups

4th Aug 2026
This is the second week I’ve experimented with writing a “Some Things I’ve been thinking about -” post on Twitter & LinkedIn.
Some areas we've been investing in - I get asked all the time what we’ve been investing in and areas we’re excited about - so I thought...
13th Jul 2026
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Some areas we've been investing in -

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13th Jul 2026
I get asked all the time what we’ve been investing in and areas we’re excited about - so I thought I’d write down some thoughts -
Hiring With AI We’re in the process of hiring an investment associate (or two!).
30th Jun 2026
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Hiring With AI

from Jamesin’s Substack [alt+shift+b] in startups

30th Jun 2026
We’re in the process of hiring an investment associate (or two!).
Always keeping score. Now with Claude, there is no excuse not to be tracking everything.
6th May 2026
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Always keeping score.

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6th May 2026
Now with Claude, there is no excuse not to be tracking everything.
I launched a mobile app. Mobile development has always felt like the holy grail of engineering.
13th Apr 2026
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I launched a mobile app.

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13th Apr 2026
Mobile development has always felt like the holy grail of engineering.
Reconsidering "Self-Made" I have a strong memory arguing with a friend at 2am in SF, close to 10 years ago now, that someone...
4th Dec 2025
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Reconsidering "Self-Made"

from Jamesin’s Substack [alt+shift+b] in startups

4th Dec 2025
I have a strong memory arguing with a friend at 2am in SF, close to 10 years ago now, that someone could be “self-made.”
The Engine Room We’re launching a new program!!
14th Oct 2025
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The Engine Room

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14th Oct 2025
We’re launching a new program!!
Where to Look If You’re Looking for a Job Over the past week, I’ve sent the same email to three different people looking for a job.
22nd Sep 2025
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Where to Look If You’re Looking for a Job

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22nd Sep 2025
Over the past week, I’ve sent the same email to three different people looking for a job.
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