If they say never meet your heroes, @m_phelps00 is certainly an exception.đ„
ESPN recently named Phelps the worldâs best athlete of the 21st century. đ
Speaking with Phelps was special because he brought the person not the superstar to the conversation â answering tough questions honestly and vulnerably, making greatness feel human.
Back to school with @alexpall of @thechainsmokers & @mantis.vc .
I learned that itâs fun & therapeutic to pour Elmerâs Glue on your hands & then peel it offâŠletâs try it!
In all seriousness, feedback from our 400+ student & founder audience says Alexâs lessons gave them more confidenceâŠ
To just GO FOR IT in life & biz. Moreso than any talk theyâve attended.
YouTube Link In Bio for our dynamic & wide-ranging conversationâincluding Alexâs takes on AI Music & how hot the wings are on Hot Ones.
The House Fund, a venture capital fund for UC Berkeley startups, has closed its third fund at $115 million. Ken Goldberg, a UC Berkeley professor, is joining as a part-time partner. Fund III primarily supports Berkeley-affiliated AI startups, targeting pre-seed and seed stages, with exceptions for Series A rounds with successful founders. The fund, launched in 2016, boasts $330 million under management and strong connections to the Berkeley community. It offers startups access to tech, mentorship, and introductions to potential customers. The House Fund also runs an accelerator program offering significant investments and mentorship from industry giants like Google's Gradient Ventures.
