Brad Feld retweeted
This year, for a milestone birthday, I gave myself a strange gift: I finished something I've been writing quietly for a while.
It's called "In the Margins: Reflections of a Founder"
We have thousands of books on the mechanics of building a company — how to scale, how to fundraise, how to optimize. We have very few that talk about how it actually feels. The isolation. The obsession. The costs. The strange, quiet joy of creating something from nothing.
Over the last two decades of building, I started writing short reflections to process the emotional reality of the journey. I used the language I know best — physics, math, biology, and code — to try and capture the friction and flow of leadership.
I'm sharing it because I want to help other builders feel a little less alone in the trenches and go further than they might otherwise.
If you're building something, or if you love someone who is, this is for you.
Available now in hardcover, paperback, and Kindle. Link:
amazon.com/dp/B0H67CVVZ2
(If you grab a copy, a quick Amazon review would mean the world — early reviews are everything for a debut author.)
Thank you to @geoffreyamoore, Carole Robin, Ph.D., @bfeld, @FrancesFrei, Irv Grousbeck, and others for their early endorsement.
#entrepreneurship #founders #leadership
Brad Feld retweeted
We're coming out of stealth.
We've built our first racks after a successful A0 tapeout, $1B+ in customer contracts, and $800m raised.
Early customer tests show us achieving SOTA throughput, latency, and power efficiency on inference workloads.
Our first racks ship this summer.
Brad Feld retweeted
The Venture Deals Summer 2026 course is officially open.
Free, self-paced, and designed to demystify VC deals and early-stage financing for founders at every stage.
30 lessons, 3.5 hours of content, and real talk from investors who've been in the room.
⏰ Course kicks off on June 29
🔗 Enroll here: tsta.rs/pBXk50ZbUQl
Brad Feld retweeted
I lost my brother Peter to suicide. Standard psychiatry failed him.
Today we launch Meru Health Advanced — the care model I wish he'd had.
For the next Peter.
Brad Feld retweeted
There’s a growing gap between how the economy performs and how people experience it. For many, the link between hard work and opportunity is starting to feel less certain.
In this week’s Unlearn Podcast, I sat down with Seth Levine, co-founder of @FoundryVC, to explore how capitalism is evolving and what that means for leaders today.
Seth and I also built on ideas from my earlier conversation with @bfeld, especially around “Give First” and the role businesses play in creating long-term value.
This conversation started with a simple question: Would you trade returns to live your values?
🔗 Listen to the full episode: barryoreilly.com/explore/pod…
#unlearnpodcast #capitalevolution #leadership #ai
Brad Feld retweeted
🎙️New pod‼️ How do you make money and investing decisions as a couple? Touchy subject. Hear how tech entrepreneur @bfeld and his wife and philanthropist @abatchelor tackle it.
Https://t.co/KaORF4Xxvf
Brad Feld retweeted
@bfeld returns to The Full Ratchet. We cover @FoundryVC's final fund, the reboot of @Techstars, and his Give First philosophy—plus lessons from his time in “hibernation,” why better is better, and what he’s learned after decades in venture. Check out Episode 490 of TFR today.
Brad Feld retweeted
Most people chase startup growth with a “me first” mindset.
@bfeld did the opposite.
He built Techstars and countless startup communities by living one simple rule: Give First.
This one truth separates successful founders from everyone else.🧵
Brad Feld retweeted
What if the real fuel to build an ecosystem isn’t money or hustle, but radical generosity?
For the latest episode of From Start-Up to Grown-Up, I sat down with Brad Feld, co-founder of Techstars, legendary founder and investor, and author of “Give First: The Power of Mentorship.”
Brad talked about why he thinks a “give first” mentality benefits you personally in the long run.
Some of my takeaways are:
➡️ Mentorship is a story, not a script.
Great mentors share their lived experiences so founders can write their own playbooks.
➡️ Positive-sum thinking beats zero-sum deals.
Design relationships that leave everyone better off over many turns, not just one transaction.
➡️ Recovery time is strategic.
You have to prioritize what Brad calls “Planet You” to last over the long-term.
➡️ Invite randomness. Some of Brad’s biggest wins—including the birth of Techstars—started with a cold email and a 15-minute “random day” chat.
🎬 In this clip, Brad unpacks why graceful founder breakups protect both relationships and companies.
👉 Listen to the full episode here: lnkd.in/eU82iMbZ
How has a “give first” moment shaped your journey? Share your story below so we can all learn together!
Brad Feld retweeted
Hosting a free virtual event with @bfeld next Tuesday!
We’re going to be chatting about how generosity, mentorship, and long-term thinking create better startup ecosystems.
Hope to see you there!
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Brad Feld retweeted
Thank you to the @RealCoinGeek team for putting together this highlight reel of my journey to @bouldercolorado to meet @bfeld and discuss the power of the BSV Blockchain and set some investment and entrepreneurial goals!
Brad Feld retweeted
@bfeld's new book, Give First: The Power of Mentorship, is dropping on June 24th! 💥
In this book, Brad dives into:
✏️ The power of leading with generosity
✏️ Breaking out of transactional mindsets
✏️ How mentorship fuels real startup ecosystems
✏️ Practical tips, real stories, lasting impact
Pre-order your paperback copy or secure it on Kindle for 50% off today. 👉 amazon.com/Give-First-Mentor…
Brad Feld retweeted
Brad Feld didn't just adopt the Give First ethos—he lived it long before he named it. In this clip, @bfeld, the @Techstars and Foundry Co-Founder, shares how the mindset shaped his journey and crystallized in his new book. 📕
Brad Feld retweeted
Give first. That’s @bfeld's secret to building startup networks and the topic of his new book. On FYI with @wintonARK, the Foundry co-founder and venture capitalist shares insights on mentorship, community-led ecosystems, AI's role, and more. Watch now.
ark-invest.com/podcast/brad-…
Brad Feld retweeted
Coming up: @bfeld, Co-Founder of Foundry and @Techstars, doesn’t oversell mentorship. He’ll tell you what it’s not, before he says what it is. It’s not about hero complexes and being right—it’s about listening, sharing experience, and letting founders drive. 🚗
Brad Feld retweeted
Prepare yourselves for a special @RealCoinGeek Livestream from lovely @bouldercolorado featuring @bfeld to discuss his new book Give First.
2PM EDT, 12PM MT
And if you’re in Boulder, come meet meet me, Brad, get a book signed and hang out with tech entrepreneurs at @ShreddysTacos in the @CUBoulder neighborhood at 6PM MT!
Brad Feld retweeted
The #Peruvian delegation going gaga about @bfeld of @Techstars and #GiveFirst fame. Signing his latest book “Give First” at the Global Entrepreneurship Congress #GEC2025. Pls come to #Peru 🇵🇪 to visit, we are your greatest fans (although most might not know it😆).
