"I think Elon Musk did incredible things with Twitter. I mean, he really allowed the democratization of truth and freedom and free speech to occur, and that was something that was a true threat in America right now.”https://t.co/0hFrAWStzw ...

"I think Elon Musk did incredible things with Twitter. I mean, he really allowed the democratization of truth and freedom and free speech to occur, and that was something that was a true threat in America right now.”https://t.co/0hFrAWT1p4 ...

RT Tesla Owners Silicon Valley (@teslaownersSV)Elon Musk on the real reason he bought Twitter“I didn't do the Twitter purchase because I thought it was a great way to make money. I knew that there would be a zillion slings & arrows coming in my direction.It really felt like, there was a civilizational danger that unless one of the major online platforms broke ranks, then, because they're all just behaving in lockstep along with the legacy media. Literally there was no place to actually get the truth. It was ...

Elon Musk on the real reason he bought Twitter“I didn't do the Twitter purchase because I thought it was a great way to make money. I knew that there would be a zillion slings & arrows coming in my direction.It really felt like, there was a civilizational danger that unless one of the major online platforms broke ranks, then, because they're all just behaving in lockstep along with the legacy media. Literally there was no place to actually get the truth. It was almost impossible. So everything was just gett ...

I TOLD YOU THIS WAS THE MOST IMPORTANT VIDEO IN THE WORLD AND THIS WAS THE PURPOSE OF THE EU DSAMike Benz (@MikeBenzCyber):IMPORTANT 🚨 Censorship industry insiders plot to leverage EU censorship laws to force 𝕏 to "re-staff" fired censorship workersFt: Rebekah Tromble (led "toxic convo research" for Twitter 1.0), Katie Harbath (Atlantic Council & CIA cut-out IRI) & Dean Jackson (CIA cut-out NED) https://t.co/6vFzYvqHwn ...

Core Insights - The article discusses the systematic flaws in venture capital evaluation processes, highlighting that many successful companies would have been rejected in their early stages due to conventional assessment criteria [4][5][6]. Group 1: Systematic Flaws in VC Evaluation - Most successful companies would have been discarded in the first round of evaluations due to their unconventional ideas and small initial market sizes [6][8]. - The common questions asked by investors—whether an idea is good, if the market is large, if the team is experienced, and if there is traction—are traps that can lead to missed opportunities [11][12][13]. - The notion of a "good idea" often leads to the rejection of truly disruptive innovations, as these ideas may initially appear impractical or absurd [14][15][16]. Group 2: Misconceptions about Market Size - The focus on market size (TAM) can mislead investors, as early-stage companies like Coinbase and Nvidia operated in markets that seemed insignificant at the time [25][26][29]. - Companies that create large markets often start in small, overlooked niches, and filtering out opportunities based on existing market size can lead to missing out on groundbreaking innovations [32]. Group 3: The Value of Experience and Data - Experienced teams may be constrained by their knowledge of industry limitations, which can stifle innovation [33][34]. - Early data can be misleading, as it may not accurately reflect a company's potential before achieving product-market fit [35][36]. Group 4: Effective Predictive Indicators - Y Combinator (YC) focuses on traits rather than traditional metrics, looking for qualities such as persistence, speed of iteration, and unique insights [39][41][49]. - YC prefers founders who demonstrate a willingness to adapt quickly and learn from failures, rather than those with impressive resumes [43][44]. - Identifying "secrets" or unique insights that others overlook is crucial for discovering potential in startups [49][50][52]. Group 5: Reductionist Thinking - The article advocates for a reductionist approach in evaluating startups, suggesting that unnecessary questions should be eliminated if they risk disqualifying high-potential companies [58][61]. - Traditional investment processes often become bloated with risk-averse measures, while YC embraces a more flexible approach to capture exceptional opportunities [62][63].

Elon Musk's Motivation for Acquiring Twitter - Elon Musk stated the Twitter purchase was not primarily for financial gain [1] - He anticipated significant criticism following the acquisition [1] - He perceived a "civilizational danger" due to censorship and lack of truth on major online platforms [2] - He believed major online platforms were behaving in lockstep with legacy media, hindering the dissemination of truth [2] - He felt the censorship apparatus had become incredibly powerful [2]

RT Tesla Owners Silicon Valley (@teslaownersSV).@elonmusk on the real reason he bought Twitter“I didn't do the Twitter purchase because I thought it was a great way to make money. I knew that there would be a zillion slings & arrows coming in my direction.It really felt like, there was a civilizational danger that unless one of the major online platforms broke ranks, then, because they're all just behaving in lockstep along with the legacy media. Literally there was no place to actually get the truth. It wa ...

Product & Service - Jack Dorsey (Twitter founder) is selling Bitcoin wallets privately [1] - The new company's 'Bitkey' device can be shipped to thousands of pickup points [1] Payment & Distribution - Payment can be made in Bitcoin [1] - Pickup points include FedEx, Walgreens, Kroger, Dollar General, and more [1] - No address is required for shipping [1]

.@elonmusk on the real reason he bought Twitter“I didn't do the Twitter purchase because I thought it was a great way to make money. I knew that there would be a zillion slings & arrows coming in my direction.It really felt like, there was a civilizational danger that unless one of the major online platforms broke ranks, then, because they're all just behaving in lockstep along with the legacy media. Literally there was no place to actually get the truth. It was almost impossible. So everything was just get ...