Best advice right now: start building. That’s from Niko Bonatsos , early investor in Snap and Discord, on why this moment offers more opportunity than any other in history. Access is higher. Tools are better. The window is open. Watch the full episode hosted by Derek Andersen -

Stuck? Start anyway. That’s advice from Niko Niko Bonatsos, early investor in Snap and Discord, on how momentum is created, not by thinking, but by action. Clarity follows movement. Watch the full episode hosted by Derek Andersen - link in the comments.

Tomorrow on Divot. AI, taste, and trust collide. A new episode with juliebornstein , CEO & Co-Founder of Daydream , former leader at Nordstrom, Sephora, Stitch Fix, and founder of The Yes (acquired by Pinterest). In conversation with Derek Andersen , Julie breaks down

Shopping didn’t get worse because of a lack of choice - it got worse because of too much of it. Julie Bornstein (ex-Nordstrom, Sephora, Stitch Fix; founder of The Yes, now CEO of Daydream ) explains why fashion is a taste problem, not a keyword problem, and why AI only

Most brands don’t fail because of execution. They fail because they never decide who they’re for. juliebornstein has seen this firsthand, from Nordstrom and Sephora to Stitch Fix, founding The Yes (acquired by Pinterest), and now building Daydream. In a Divot conversation with

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Ever wonder why some people get invited to boards, and others don’t? juliebornstein explains it clearly: not titles, not big names. Founders choose board members who solve a specific problem at a specific moment. Operators when things break. Brand thinkers when clarity is

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“Demonic human beings are running the world.” “And participating in ritual sacrifice.” Joe Rogan admits that the Epstein files “scare the shit out of me.” “It’s so twisted.” He just read aloud two of the most shocking emails released: “Jeffrey Epstein was indicted in 2018,

When something feels hard, visualization helps you get through it. juliebornstein explains that being able to picture the end, and what it will feel like once it’s done, makes it easier to do difficult things. She shares this in a Divot conversation with Derek Andersen . 🎧

Marc Andreessen explains why the future belongs to generalists in the AI era.

What mark do you really want to leave? In this clip, juliebornstein explains that impact isn’t about recognition, it’s about making shopping genuinely better for people and brands. She shares this perspective in a Divot conversation with Derek Andersen . 🎧 Full episode -

AI isn’t software anymore. It’s labor. Tomorrow on Divot, we release our conversation with Mamoon Hamid , partner at Kleiner Perkins , and early backer of Slack, Figma, Box, Yammer, Glean. We talk about: → how zero-TAM companies become category giants → why conviction starts

The new Divot episode is now live. We’re joined by Mamoon Hamid , Partner at Kleiner Perkins , and one of the top VCs in Silicon Valley. He’s an investor behind Slack, Figma, Box, Yammer, Glean, and Intercom, companies that shaped how modern teams work. With Derek Andersen we

Top investors pay close attention to the power behind a founder’s why. In this clip, Mamoon Hamid , Partner at Kleiner Perkins , explains what he’s really listening for when founders speak, why they’re choosing this journey, and why they’re willing to dedicate their lives to it.

My Divot interview this week is with one of Silicon Valley's very best investors Mamoon Hamid. Mamoon has helped transform Kleiner Perkins back into a top tier firm investing in some of the best companies of the past 20 years. We talk about why AI Is the biggest technology

The first 9 months of Halo Fund in the books. Starting this with ryan sweeney has been a dream. We continue to build out the team in SF and UT. Already backed two great Utah companies. Just the beginning.

The intersection of experience × AI is where enduring companies are built. Halo is moving fast, and this is still early. Paying attention. 👀

New Divot episode is live with Tomer Cohen, former Chief Product Officer at LinkedIn. One of the product leaders behind how over 1B professionals connect and work. We talk growth mindset, building great products, why IQ and EQ are malleable, and the truth most people avoid:

Empower your team to adopt new ways of working. Tomer Cohen, former CPO at LinkedIn, explains that it’s not just about incentives. Teams thrive when leaders show examples, celebrate success, and give permission to explore. A must-watch for anyone focused on leadership, team