The Finance Guy
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Venture Capital still runs on pattern recognition. And if you don’t look like the last founder who made someone rich, you’ll face more scrutiny
January 5, 2026 at 12:07 AM
Venture Capital still runs on pattern recognition. And if you don’t look like the last founder who made someone rich, you’ll face more scrutiny
One of the biggest red flags for me when I am pitched is when the entrepreneur talks about how he (or we) are going to make money. Or they talk about exits. Or they talk about how a competitor is worth $1 billion. A startup is a mission. A great entrepreneur is a missionary. Not a mercenary.
January 4, 2026 at 11:36 PM
One of the biggest red flags for me when I am pitched is when the entrepreneur talks about how he (or we) are going to make money. Or they talk about exits. Or they talk about how a competitor is worth $1 billion. A startup is a mission. A great entrepreneur is a missionary. Not a mercenary.
A great irony of entrepreneurship: The entrepreneurs who come in and say they're going to make everybody money, don't.
January 4, 2026 at 11:35 PM
A great irony of entrepreneurship: The entrepreneurs who come in and say they're going to make everybody money, don't.
People who say that they're going to paint a picture of the world that's never been seen before often are the ones who make a tortune.
January 4, 2026 at 11:34 PM
People who say that they're going to paint a picture of the world that's never been seen before often are the ones who make a tortune.
If the entrepreneur ever says, I could be making $XYZ at Google, I am concerned that they've got one foot in and one foot out and won't make it as a founder.
The same can be said for founders who are building a company for the resume versus the mission.
The same can be said for founders who are building a company for the resume versus the mission.
January 4, 2026 at 11:32 PM
If the entrepreneur ever says, I could be making $XYZ at Google, I am concerned that they've got one foot in and one foot out and won't make it as a founder.
The same can be said for founders who are building a company for the resume versus the mission.
The same can be said for founders who are building a company for the resume versus the mission.
There's been an influx of Ivy League MBAs who believe that starting a venture-backed company is the next logical career move.
January 4, 2026 at 11:30 PM
There's been an influx of Ivy League MBAs who believe that starting a venture-backed company is the next logical career move.
I'd much rather invest in someone who has found a problem and believes with every fiber of their being, and knows deep in their bones, that they're the one who is destined to find the solution.
January 4, 2026 at 11:28 PM
I'd much rather invest in someone who has found a problem and believes with every fiber of their being, and knows deep in their bones, that they're the one who is destined to find the solution.
One post can flop.
The journey doesn’t.
That’s why consistency matters more than performance.
The journey doesn’t.
That’s why consistency matters more than performance.
January 4, 2026 at 10:26 AM
One post can flop.
The journey doesn’t.
That’s why consistency matters more than performance.
The journey doesn’t.
That’s why consistency matters more than performance.
January 4, 2026 at 9:10 AM
Everyone wants alpha.
Very few people want the boredom that creates it.
That’s the edge.
Very few people want the boredom that creates it.
That’s the edge.
January 4, 2026 at 8:40 AM
Everyone wants alpha.
Very few people want the boredom that creates it.
That’s the edge.
Very few people want the boredom that creates it.
That’s the edge.
Hot take: If you’re “busy” every day but not compounding anything, you’re just spinning wheels.
Real money is made in quiet, boring consistency
Real money is made in quiet, boring consistency
January 4, 2026 at 8:18 AM
Hot take: If you’re “busy” every day but not compounding anything, you’re just spinning wheels.
Real money is made in quiet, boring consistency
Real money is made in quiet, boring consistency
Gold is a strategic reserve asset for conflict or war.
Economic conflict, military conflict, philosophical conflict, monetary conflict, governance conflict etc between countries.
Economic conflict, military conflict, philosophical conflict, monetary conflict, governance conflict etc between countries.
January 4, 2026 at 8:09 AM
Gold is a strategic reserve asset for conflict or war.
Economic conflict, military conflict, philosophical conflict, monetary conflict, governance conflict etc between countries.
Economic conflict, military conflict, philosophical conflict, monetary conflict, governance conflict etc between countries.
Sliver is over $100 an ounce in many different countries but USA… that’s a easy glitch
January 4, 2026 at 7:57 AM
Sliver is over $100 an ounce in many different countries but USA… that’s a easy glitch
Trust is broken in the current man-made financial systems.
Gold is the only trusted currency since the beginning of time.
Gold is the only trusted currency since the beginning of time.
January 4, 2026 at 6:29 AM
Trust is broken in the current man-made financial systems.
Gold is the only trusted currency since the beginning of time.
Gold is the only trusted currency since the beginning of time.
Founders, what's keeping you stuck right now?
Product, marketing, funding, or mindset?
Let's share the challenges we're facing and connect
Product, marketing, funding, or mindset?
Let's share the challenges we're facing and connect
January 4, 2026 at 6:14 AM
Founders, what's keeping you stuck right now?
Product, marketing, funding, or mindset?
Let's share the challenges we're facing and connect
Product, marketing, funding, or mindset?
Let's share the challenges we're facing and connect
Dear algorithm, connect me with startup #founders, business owners and #entrepreneurs. We’re going to kill it in 2026.
January 4, 2026 at 6:10 AM
Dear algorithm, connect me with startup #founders, business owners and #entrepreneurs. We’re going to kill it in 2026.
Dear algorithm, connect me with startup founders, business owners and entrepreneurs. We’re going to kill it in 2026.
January 4, 2026 at 5:43 AM
Dear algorithm, connect me with startup founders, business owners and entrepreneurs. We’re going to kill it in 2026.
Final $17.5MM raise underway 🚀
Luxury resort development
📍California
Major capital already committed.
Pre-sales secured.
Predevelopment phase nearing completion.
If you’re an investor and want to learn more, DM me for more information ℹ️
Luxury resort development
📍California
Major capital already committed.
Pre-sales secured.
Predevelopment phase nearing completion.
If you’re an investor and want to learn more, DM me for more information ℹ️
January 4, 2026 at 5:41 AM
Final $17.5MM raise underway 🚀
Luxury resort development
📍California
Major capital already committed.
Pre-sales secured.
Predevelopment phase nearing completion.
If you’re an investor and want to learn more, DM me for more information ℹ️
Luxury resort development
📍California
Major capital already committed.
Pre-sales secured.
Predevelopment phase nearing completion.
If you’re an investor and want to learn more, DM me for more information ℹ️
💰 Capital Update 🚨
🌟 A five-star, all-seasons destination resort project in California is nearing launch.
✔️ LP equity committed
✔️ C-PACE financing secured
✔️ $120MM in luxury condo pre-sales achieved
🌟 A five-star, all-seasons destination resort project in California is nearing launch.
✔️ LP equity committed
✔️ C-PACE financing secured
✔️ $120MM in luxury condo pre-sales achieved
January 4, 2026 at 5:41 AM
💰 Capital Update 🚨
🌟 A five-star, all-seasons destination resort project in California is nearing launch.
✔️ LP equity committed
✔️ C-PACE financing secured
✔️ $120MM in luxury condo pre-sales achieved
🌟 A five-star, all-seasons destination resort project in California is nearing launch.
✔️ LP equity committed
✔️ C-PACE financing secured
✔️ $120MM in luxury condo pre-sales achieved
We are now completing the final $17.5MM of secured predevelopment capital to move forward.
This is a real asset, institutionally structured project with experienced sponsorship and a $2B defined capital stack.
If you’re an investor looking to learn more, DM for details to the information flow.
This is a real asset, institutionally structured project with experienced sponsorship and a $2B defined capital stack.
If you’re an investor looking to learn more, DM for details to the information flow.
January 4, 2026 at 5:40 AM
We are now completing the final $17.5MM of secured predevelopment capital to move forward.
This is a real asset, institutionally structured project with experienced sponsorship and a $2B defined capital stack.
If you’re an investor looking to learn more, DM for details to the information flow.
This is a real asset, institutionally structured project with experienced sponsorship and a $2B defined capital stack.
If you’re an investor looking to learn more, DM for details to the information flow.
Just finished up the first half of our last fundraising tranch of $35MM to complete the $550MM deal.
Looking 👀 for additional investment participation of the last $17.5MM. HMU 🤙 if you’re active in similar deals with world class operators that are successful and referenceable
Looking 👀 for additional investment participation of the last $17.5MM. HMU 🤙 if you’re active in similar deals with world class operators that are successful and referenceable
January 4, 2026 at 5:40 AM
Just finished up the first half of our last fundraising tranch of $35MM to complete the $550MM deal.
Looking 👀 for additional investment participation of the last $17.5MM. HMU 🤙 if you’re active in similar deals with world class operators that are successful and referenceable
Looking 👀 for additional investment participation of the last $17.5MM. HMU 🤙 if you’re active in similar deals with world class operators that are successful and referenceable
Anything is possible with the right mindset
January 1, 2026 at 6:26 AM
Anything is possible with the right mindset
Investment is gravitating toward real, tangible holdings.
December 31, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Investment is gravitating toward real, tangible holdings.
Have you ever met someone that would drastically change the trajectory of your life but would never know it?
December 31, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Have you ever met someone that would drastically change the trajectory of your life but would never know it?
The wind in the North East today is personal.
Like… who are you mad at??
Like… who are you mad at??
December 31, 2025 at 3:38 AM
The wind in the North East today is personal.
Like… who are you mad at??
Like… who are you mad at??