A successful startup is better than a successful sports team because we don’t have to stop at 52 team members, …and also I suppose we don’t have to subject them to brutal hits on the field. 🤔

Michael Barnes

@PolicyRiot

Feb 3

Correction: I’m so happily tired I cannot even do the math right… ** I exceeded the goal by 5X 🤩✨🙏

I am seriously blessed 🥲 😇 🙏 By my #1 customer and channel partner. By my amazing

@VivaEquity

team. By taking a headfirst leap in pursuit of ✨ wealth equity and wellness for all ✨ And landing in this moment where I can see the world we damn well deserve.

Goal… #exceeded 🎉 by 2.5x 😳

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Michael Barnes

@PolicyRiot

Jan 31

My goal for @VivaEquity in Vegas: By Thursday have handshake

deals to bring Viva to 5,000+ new families across America

If we’re counting, that’s $1B worth of real estate we aim to service. Per our data model, after 1 year with Viva that portfolio will be worth $1.09B!

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Michael Barnes

@PolicyRiot

Feb 3

Haha. My “coming out” tweet storm false start launched 😇 I’ll fix it over the weekend. ✌️

I think age requirements are kinda dumb. And straight up ageist! ☝️ #ThisIsAll #OrIsIt?

Michael Barnes

@PolicyRiot

Feb 3

You know you are building in public when the order of information flow is

@Twitter

📲 ➡️

@SlackHQ

😇 It took a solid 1-2 years of watching from afar, to wading into the waters, to picking up my board and launching into the surf fully committed 🌊 🏄🏼‍♂️

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#PointBreak #RideTheWave

and even if you get smashed up once or twice, you soon learn to listen to that rational fear and let it guide and inform you; you become the master of your fear; you ride the wave… 🌊

Real talk: the hard art of being a startup founder is the same as the art of surfing; not to panic or seize up with anxiety but simply to let a healthy fear of “pain” (getting smashed on the rocks) push you to your full creative potential 🧵

Less than 4 days left to vote! 🗳️

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Michael Barnes

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Jan 31

Which of these is most true for you, your family, your community: RE: The American Dream

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ChatGPT

fame needs a creator program. I am starting to teach people to play with ChatGPT but it would be cool to be connected. Even a conference?

Michael Barnes

@PolicyRiot

Feb 2

Also no one told me how much fun it is to shop in Vegas #sneakpeak #conferenceattire

My 4 friends— all from the same family— told me in Vegas it’s good to tip generously. 😇

I just learned my new EA can be legally hired in the U.S. / Texas!!! 🎉🎉🎉 Announcement coming soon!

Michael Barnes

@PolicyRiot

Feb 2

I taught ChatGPT that brevity is the soul of wit: Hello world, meet #LearnChatGPT, AI's guide Wise words, skill learned.

*format errors are human error I need

@ibolmo

to teach me how to add

to my stack 🤔

9Code Companion 10The AI Mentor 11ChatMaven 12SmartStudy 13MindMate 14GPT Guru 15AI Aide Note: These names aim to capture the idea of teaching and using AI technology, with a trendy and edgy vibe.

The rest of this thread is written by my co-founder: ChatGPT Sure, here are some name options for your new startup: 1GPT Genius 2ChatWise 3AI Tutor 4TechTalk 5MindBot 6The AI Coach 7ByteBrain 8Neural Navigator 🧵

Customers: -Viva Equity Fund -Radical Equity Fund -F3 -Stealth (I haven’t asked the CEO)

#LearnChatGPT is my new startup. Business model is I teach you ChatGPT. You agree to use it for good. Price: Free

What opportunities have you created for yourself lately?

If you the type to get jealous when you see other people win, Community building *high pitch* proooobably isn't for you.

Michael Barnes

@PolicyRiot

Feb 1

One way to decide who your lead investor should be is ask: Who would I want on my Board?

Michael Barnes

@PolicyRiot

Feb 1

Why microdose shrooms when I can flow with ChatGPT?

Michael Barnes

@PolicyRiot

Feb 1

Y'all don't even understand --

fame -- should be called "The Ivy League intern slayer" It is right now writing a 1-page case study based on that tweet above. 60s. Then I will share. It is a magic wand 🪄 if you know how to wield it.

I want to shout out my

@VivaEquity

team that saved our first customer (#0) 50% on their insurance for next year! Boom! 💥

I'm excited to dust off my

@FundRadical

- yo

@YungTiffanie

you down to misbehave? "Making the world a better place, but fr fr..." #Equity #Reparations #LFG

Michael Barnes

@PolicyRiot

Feb 1

I just figured this out right now too, so no worries, and I am sharing it out to the world in real time 💡

New hot take for founders Calendly is a disadvantage for you in investor meetings. Would you rather they schedule the meeting at any number of potentially less optimal times, or choose from 3 options that are all perfect for you? #2XFounderInsights

So sometimes people persuade radicals to "chill" by saying "remember do not bite the hand that feeds you" But what if you're just teaching the (invisible?) hand not to pick people's pockets... or worse? 👀 Like, is that a bad thing? #NewRulesForRadicals

Michael Barnes

@PolicyRiot

Feb 1

Also I would love to make sure there is WIFI and spaces to work and meet with people, because my little phone is tethering to the best of its ability, but some people may not find that ideal for a top tier conference. #Together #WeCanDoBetter #DEIB #Inclusion

I am enjoying my time at the #NMHC conference despite the cold weather, cacophonous noise, & awkward nature of being at a casino. I would love to be a sponsor next year in #SanDiego to help ensure it is a great experience, and specifically welcome to diverse partners. #Inclusion

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