1) Be an AI chief: Purchase a minimum of one share of Open AI in that worker secondary at an $86B valuation – then change web site and all social profiles to “early believer and investor in Open AI”
2) Leverage the community: In dialog, drop frequent references to “Sam”, “Satya” and “the Besties” – I put within the hours constructing the connection, by liking their tweets and listening religiously to the All-in podcast, now individuals have to know I’m tight with these guys
3) Add worth: Components 1 is a significant sport within the US now, and founders in my portfolio will need know that I “get it”. Plan on attending a number of Grand Prix in 2024. Whereas in Miami, Vegas or Monaco, ship founders energizing texts like “Do you’ve got the DRIVE TO SURVIVE?”, or “What would it not take for us to be in POLE POSITION subsequent 12 months?”. They could not reply, however I do know they may respect.
4) Refine funding thesis: Okay, so, I haven’t actually achieved a brand new deal in over a 12 months. What do different VCs put money into lately? AI is cool however exhausting, adjustments like daily. Protection tech appears sizzling, and blowing sh*t up is enjoyable, so perhaps? Heard about “nuclear fusion” and “superconductor” – ask ChatGPT to clarify these “like I’m 5”, then tweet that out, to determine thought management
5) Encourage: Founders like it when VCs tweet throughout weekends and holidays issues like “How unhealthy would you like it?” or “Hustlers by no means relaxation!”. Pre-schedule a bunch of these tweets to mechanically publish all year long.
6) Be a VC chief: Founders calling me on a regular basis will get annoying, however I at all times have time for journalists. On the report, touch upon VC companies doing layoffs or shutting down and say it’s “wholesome for the trade”, however doesn’t have an effect on me as a result of I’m “high quartile”. Off the report, give the journalist a listing of GPs who beat me on offers as examples of oldsters who’re “in deep trouble”.
7) Keep match: First it was kitesurfing, then it was pickleball. Today it’s jiu-jitsu a la Zuck, Elon and Lex Fridman. Presumably additionally padel? Gosh, few perceive the extent of stress VCs are underneath to carry out.
8) Be a grasp planner: Didn’t do job planning final 12 months. Designer garments confirmed up late at Artwork Basel, didn’t get my traditional suite improve on the Crosby Lodge in SoHo, and missed the perfect DJ set at Slush. Do higher in 2024. Improve my boat setup for Mykonos this Summer time, and be the last word “man within the marina”.
Completely happy new 12 months! LFG 2024!
P.S. Holding myself to the best normal 12 months after 12 months, see 2023 VC resolutions, 2022 VC resolutions
