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I see this as the delineation between IRL Clubs 1.0 and IRL Clubs 2.0. In order to be venture backable, the new generation will have to take advantage of the points discussed in 1-4 and leverage its technology, community, and brand to scale beyond its four walls.

There’s so much advantage in life that comes from being willing to look like an idiot in the short-term

he more complex or valuable is whatever you’re trying to [accomplish], the more important it is for you to build a world around that idea, where other people can walk in, explore, and hang out - without you having to be there with them the whole time. You need to build a world so rich and captivating that others will want to spend time in it, even... See more

In high school, Tumblr was the one social/media platform where I actually felt a sense of ownership and control, despite rarely creating original content. Tumblr was one of the few places on the internet that actually felt like a PLACE, and there’s a reason that after all these years it’s resonating with Gen Z’s more than Instagram and Facebook.... See more

This is why parents will rush to place their kids on long waitlists for art and music programs, but won’t encourage them to become artists or musicians as they age. It’s as if creative expression is useful for its ability to create connections between young neurons, and once that purpose has been fulfilled, it becomes an obstacle that gets in the... See more