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I'm a VC at Foundry. I live in Colorado, invest in software and Internet companies around the US, run marathons, and love to read.
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Brad Feld is a Colorado-based VC at Foundry who invests in software and internet startups across the U.S., mentors founders, writes, and runs marathons. He turns long-form thinking into action and has made 'Give First' a guiding philosophy for many in tech.
You’ve convinced an entire generation of founders to give first, write beautifully about it, and run marathons while doing due diligence, yet you follow one person on X like you’re guarding the last slice of pizza. Either extreme focus or an aristocratic approach to the follow button.
Turning 'Give First' from an idea into a widely adopted philosophy and building Foundry into a go‑to VC network that has supported and amplified dozens of successful startups.
To knit together founders, capital, and communities so entrepreneurs can thrive, by mentoring generously, sharing lessons, and creating networks that multiply opportunity.
Believes in 'Give First', mentorship, generosity, and reciprocity as the foundation of entrepreneurship; values long-term thinking, candid storytelling, continuous learning (hello, long runs and long reads), and building durable communities over quick wins.
Massive, genuine network and credibility in VC; excellent at mentoring and storytelling; able to transform long-form ideas into practical guidance; consistent creator of high-trust content that resonates with founders.
Can come across as broadcast-only rather than conversational (the 'follows 1' vibe); long-form posts sometimes limit quick, snackable engagement; periodic hibernation shows vulnerability to inconsistent posting rhythms.
Convert long essays into short, punchy X threads and 30, 90s video clips; host regular Spaces or AMAs with founders you’ve backed; amplify portfolio wins with founder-first storytelling (let them shine); reply more, micro-engagement builds macro-loyalty; pin a clear CTA (newsletter/book/thread series) and run a recurring hashtag (e.g., #GiveFirstFriday) to create predictable rendezvous moments for your audience.
Fun fact: Brad has tweeted 39,034 times, has 325,030 followers but follows just 1 account, proof he values signal over noise. He also runs marathons and authored 'Give First', turning mentorship into a movement.
After I wrote my post on Unhibernating, my long-time, empathetic friend @cmschroed , whom I originally met through @bencasnocha (that story is discussed in Give First: The Power of Mentorship), sent me a short note asking, “Have you been ok?”
I responded with a long email explaining why I decided to hibernate in the summer of 2023 and why this hibernation lasted almost two years. After writing a long email (which I’ve been doing a lot of during my hibernation), I asked Chris if I could post my response to my blog, and he said, “Of course.”
The following is my answer to Chris’s question, “Have you been ok? ” I’ve edited it for grammar.
feld.com/archives/2025/…
Watch my friends at @RightToStart interviewing 4 candidates with notable backgrounds in entrepreneurship at the first ever Presidential Candidate Forum on Entrepreneurship. They’ll be livestreaming from Iowa starting at 11 am ET, 8 am PT. r2seshipforum.com.
When I think about my AI yodas, @reidhoffman is one of them. If you haven't read his new book Superagency, please do. And, if you are part of the mess around AI regulation that has been going on in Colorado for the past 18 months since SB 24-205 became law, take a deep breath, read carefully, try to drop the "politics", and be thoughtful.
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Founder of @CowboyVC, we back & help build seed stage tech cos.
Mom/wife who❤️ food, tennis, travel & fighting for equality. Pitches to cowboy.vc, not DM pls.
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Host regular Spaces or AMAs with founders you back, pin a clear mission tweet, and use behind-the-scenes images (skiing, family, retreats) to humanize posts. Collaborate with high-profile guests for cross-pollination and turn signature ideas into recurring thread series to build predictable discovery and conversation."},"created":1774574026020,"type":"the connector","id":"davemorin"},{"user":{"id":"36101932","name":"Coy Davidson","description":"Tenant Rep | Office & Healthcare Occupiers | Portfolio Strategy & Transaction Management | MOB & Land Sales","followers_count":45993,"friends_count":5772,"statuses_count":84698,"profile_image_url_https":"https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/2094530874200997889/Wr3C4g-o_normal.png","screen_name":"CoyDavidsonCRE","location":"Houston","entities":{"description":{},"url":{"urls":[{"display_url":"x.com/HREAdvisor","expanded_url":"https://x.com/HREAdvisor","indices":[0,23],"url":"https://t.co/xNyYFWjY4s"}]}}},"details":{"type":"The Connector","description":"A Texas-based commercial real estate tenant advisor who mixes sharp industry takes with homey, relatable storytelling. Known for high-energy engagement, viral HOA and commute musings, and a knack for turning CRE nuance into punchy, shareable posts. Balances hard-nosed portfolio strategy with warm, real-life moments that keep followers coming back.","purpose":"To represent and empower occupiers — translating complex CRE transactions into practical wins for tenants while building a trusted, go-to community that understands office and healthcare space strategy. To connect people, deals, and insights so clients get better space and followers get smarter (and entertained).","beliefs":"Believes in practical service over flash — tenants deserve advocacy, transparency, and sensible trade-offs. Values authenticity, humor, and real-world results over industry jargon and showmanship. Trusts that plain talk, relentless hustle, and strong relationships make better outcomes than empty prestige.","facts":"Fun fact: you’ve tweeted 84,070 times and turned HOA gossip into a 2.78M-view breakout — your feed is equal parts industry briefing and neighborhood water cooler. Also: 47,071 followers who tune in when you roast commutes, Corona-era office debates, or luxury-watch takes.","strength":"Authentic voice with high engagement and credibility in CRE tenant representation; able to make technical topics entertaining. Vast content volume and proven viral instincts mean your reach and influence are real. Skilled networker who converts followers into clients and referral partners.","weakness":"You tweet a lot — sometimes the signal gets buried in the noise, and hot takes can polarize potential clients. Occasional overshare or snark risks distracting from your core value proposition. 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Charming, consultative, and just compulsively opinionated enough to keep us all entertained.","win":"Turning an HOA tweet into a 2.78M-view conversation and building a 47k-strong audience that listens when you mix practical CRE advice with personal, relatable storytelling."},"created":1774573600845,"type":"the connector","id":"coydavidsoncre"},{"user":{"id":"1518716605169082368","name":"Bethany | Commercial Real Estate","description":"Leading the team @foresitecre helping tenants expand, manage shopping centers, fill vacancies & sell shopping centers. 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She exists to turn technical features into everyday wins for the community.","beliefs":"Ana values practical knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and accessibility in design. She believes clear, empathetic communication and reproducible systems uplift teams, and that tooling should empower creativity rather than gatekeep it.","facts":"Designer Advocate @figma • She/her • Loves sewing, dancing, and over-caffeinating ☕️ • ~10.8K followers, ~1.3K tweets • Known for high-engagement product-tip posts and clear Figma walkthroughs.","strength":"Expert at translating product updates into bite-sized, useful tips; strong community rapport; excellent at demoing features (video + thread combo); trusted voice on design systems and practical AI uses.","weakness":"Can get hyper-focused on detailed feature tutorials, which may limit broader storytelling or personal branding; risk of burnout from constant output (and caffeine); reach appears uneven across posts, so great content sometimes gets inconsistent visibility.","recommendation":"Pin a few evergreen #FigmaTip threads and short demo clips to your profile; post 20–45s prototype videos (mute-friendly captions) and a one-line takeaway. Start a weekly micro-series (e.g., \"Monday Mini Tip\") to build habit, host X Spaces or AMAs after major launches, collaborate with other design advocates for cross-promotion, and humanize posts with sewing/dance behind-the-scenes to broaden appeal. 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He posts infrequently (three tweets) but makes each update feel like a postcard from a perfect Colorado day. Quiet, personal, and grounded in relationships, he’s the kind of account that feels like an old friend.","purpose":"To celebrate and preserve meaningful moments with family and friends, using simple, nature‑centered stories to remind others (and himself) of what really matters: connection, presence, and shared adventures.","beliefs":"Values family time, fresh air, and low‑fuss authenticity; believes experiences beat possessions, small communities are powerful, and a good hike can reset perspective. He likely trusts word‑of‑mouth, photos, and real stories over flashy promotion.","facts":"Fun fact: Rob has 13 followers, follows 0 people, and has tweeted three times — yet one of those tweets features daughter Sarah and friend Bella hiking Raspberry Mt on a perfect Colorado day. He prefers showing life through moments rather than chasing follower counts.","strength":"Authenticity and warmth — his posts feel personal and trustworthy. He captures relatable, shareable moments (family hikes, scenic snaps) that invite empathy and nostalgia. Low noise: his sparse posting makes each message stand out.","weakness":"Limited reach and engagement — following no one and tweeting rarely keeps him invisible to larger audiences. He also misses growth opportunities by not interacting, using hashtags, or building a network.","roast":"Rob’s Twitter strategy is peak minimalist: 13 followers, zero follows, and three tweets — he’s basically running a boutique social club that only admits people who already live next door. If his account were a trail, it’d be the one only locals know about, blissfully off the map.","win":"Sharing a perfect family hike up Raspberry Mt with daughter Sarah and friend Bella — a genuine, shareable moment that captures both connection and a beautiful Colorado day.","recommendation":"Be more social: follow local hiking groups, tag people in photos, and reply to similar posts. Post regularly (1–3 times/week) with good photos, short stories, and relevant hashtags (#hiking, #Colorado, #family). 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