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Smash the Box

Most ideas and life concepts are confined within a set of rules and borders, similar to the sides of a box. Great entrepreneurs destroy the box.

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“Courage + Genius + Risk = Phenomenal
That’s why we exist.”

STEVE MACDONALD

CEO | INVESTOR

The digital lending market is expected to grow to

The digital lending market is expected to grow to $587.27 billion by 2026 and our investment, Blend, a digital lending platform, is capitalizing on the growth and interest in this sector. Their recent funding round was in the news recently and I can see why: their Series G came in at $300 million just 5 weeks after a $75 million Series F. Link in bio.
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A willingness to learn, to approach the complexity

A willingness to learn, to approach the complexity of tech with the humility to iterate - and reiterate and reiterate: these are qualities that I look for in a founder - and I’m not alone. Investors are going to be much more interested in you if you have not only domain expertise, passion and motivation, but are humble enough to recognize and accept good advice and feedback.
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It's ok to celebrate your wins...however you choos

It's ok to celebrate your wins...however you choose to celebrate your wins. 🌵🌅 #CincoDeMayo
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Are you a chess piece, or a chess player? You can’t be both. Asking yourself this age-old question is a great way to snap yourself out of thinking too small or emotionally, and regain some perspective. If you’re leading a team or an entire company, you have to be a chess player, the strategist determining the next move and always thinking ahead - not a chess piece whose destiny is determined by external factors.
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I’m never surprised to see Tampa recognized as a

I’m never surprised to see Tampa recognized as a leader in tech. Here’s my take on some of the factors that contribute to our status as a hotbed of tech innovation and growth. Link in bio.

There’s plenty of 2021 left to see trends and sh

There’s plenty of 2021 left to see trends and shifts in the tech startup world. Here’s what I expect to see in the remainder of 2021.1. Market consolidation will continue as the previous cohorts of startups reach maturity like Plaid and Credit Karma.2. Legacy companies’ acquisitions will accelerate.3. New niche unicorns like Robinhood and Brex will be minted.4. The trillions of paper dollars will continue to be digitized.5. New niche players will evolve to digitize those dollars.6. More anti-fraud solutions will proliferate with that digitization.7. AI will be core to every new breakout fintech company.

As an angel investor, I hear pitches from first-ti

As an angel investor, I hear pitches from first-time founders all the time, some are great and some could be great, but aren’t ready, or aren’t well-prepared. Here’s what founders need to know about the differences between angel investors and venture capitalists, and when to pitch them. Hint: a lot depends on what stage your startup is in. Link in bio.

When you travel, do you plan everything out and st

When you travel, do you plan everything out and stick to an itinerary? Or do you leave space for the unexpected? In leisure and in business, sometimes it’s the things you don’t expect that become memorable and important. This was one of those trips; we were at Hogsty Reef in the Bahamas when the Coast Guard flew over us, made an emergency landing, and spent the night on this tiny deserted island.

Corso Pilota Day 1 in Palm Springs. Learning to dr

Corso Pilota Day 1 in Palm Springs. Learning to drive a Ferrari the proper way is way different and more fun than trips to Publix. #ferrari #f8tributo #supercars #speed

Tampa is, in my opinion, home to incredible growth

Tampa is, in my opinion, home to incredible growth and opportunity in the technology startup world as well as to some incredible founders and entrepreneurs who are changing the face of tech. Luckily for those of us that live here, it also happens to be home to views like this.
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