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Investors and Venture Capital #237

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1. Teenage Entrepreneurship & AI

When I was 17, I flew 4,236 km to San Francisco and turned down the most selective Ivy League program instead of college, I lived out of WeWork, hacked on AI models, while figuring out how to get an O1 visa as a teenager. Luckily, I met @DavidSHolz who was kind enough to give me guidance.

Key Points:

  • Teenage Entrepreneurship: At 17, I took a bold decision to pursue entrepreneurship and AI, rather than attending college.

  • AI Model Development: I spent time developing AI models while living out of WeWork, which helped me gain valuable experience.

  • O1 Visa: I had to navigate the process of obtaining an O1 visa as a teenager, which was a challenging but rewarding experience.

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2. AI-Powered 3D Model Replacement

I'm experimenting with @Scenario_gg after @emmanuel_2m generously gave me credits to try it out. This is pretty amazing. I'm replacing in-game 3D models with their MCP directly from within my harness. Love it!

Key Points:

  • AI-Powered 3D Model Replacement: I'm using @Scenario_gg to replace in-game 3D models with their MCP, which is a game-changer.

  • Harness Integration: I'm able to integrate this feature directly into my harness, making it a seamless experience.

  • Emmanuel_2m's Contribution: I want to thank @emmanuel_2m for providing me with credits to try out @Scenario_gg.

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3. Indian SWE Job Market Challenges

The Indian SWE job market is getting absolutely cooked by AI + immigration headwinds right now. I posted a role for a founding eng at one of my companies yesterday and received 300+ applications from India in <12 hours. None of them looked hirable. Dark times are coming for the Indian SWE job market.

Key Points:

  • Indian SWE Job Market Challenges: The Indian SWE job market is facing significant challenges due to AI and immigration headwinds.

  • Job Application Quality: The quality of job applications from India is not meeting expectations, with many not being hirable.

  • Dark Times Ahead: The Indian SWE job market is facing dark times ahead, with significant challenges to overcome.

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4. AI Agents Research

A bit from me in @wired today wrt our research on AI agents with @evijit and @samirpassi . This is a really detailed article, thanks for writing it @543___roru

Key Points:

  • AI Agents Research: Our research on AI agents is featured in @wired, highlighting the importance of this area of study.

  • Collaboration: I'm grateful to have collaborated with @evijit and @samirpassi on this research.

  • Article Details: The article provides a detailed overview of our research, which is a valuable resource for those interested in AI agents.

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5. Digital Nomadism & Entrepreneurship

Everywhere in this town you see the same kind of character—Westerners who have been so ill-treated and badly worn by life that they’ve dropped the whole struggle and decided to camp out here in Bali indefinitely, where they can live in a gorgeous house for $200 a month, perhaps.

Key Points:

  • Digital Nomadism: Many Westerners are choosing to become digital nomads, living in Bali and other locations with a low cost of living.

  • Entrepreneurship: This lifestyle allows them to focus on their entrepreneurial pursuits, without the burden of high living costs.

  • Bali as a Hub: Bali has become a hub for digital nomads, offering a unique and affordable lifestyle.

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6. Forecast 2050 Series

Human-animal communication? Life on other planets? Alien priests? Once again back trying to bring a more eclectic discussion of the future to the internet with a new series of Forecast 2050. Thanks to David Gruber ( @ProjectCETI ), Gen. David Petraeus, Patrick McGee

Key Points:

  • Forecast 2050 Series: I'm launching a new series of Forecast 2050, exploring a range of topics related to the future.

  • Collaboration: I'm grateful to have collaborated with David Gruber, Gen. David Petraeus, and Patrick McGee on this project.

  • Eclectic Discussion: The series will provide a unique and eclectic discussion of the future, covering a range of topics.

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7. VentureMaxxing Night

ok, @murphcapital is back for SF tech week the collab we've been working on for months with @vcbrags : the venturemaxxing night no tech bros, no founders, no panels. just a space for VCs to swap notes, compare scars... and brag a little. in partnership with @sydecar ,

Key Points:

  • VentureMaxxing Night: I'm hosting a VentureMaxxing Night, a unique event for VCs to connect and share their experiences.

  • Collaboration: I've been working with @vcbrags on this project, which aims to provide a space for VCs to swap notes and share their insights.

  • No Tech Bros or Founders: The event is designed to be a space for VCs, without the presence of tech bros or founders.

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8. Linkspartei Criticism

The @linkspartei has been fishing for voters in Berlin among antisemites and Islamists and didn't even stop at criminal clan structures. Demanding less police and constitutional protection fits the picture. This party must not open the doors to the town hall for hate preachers.

Key Points:

  • Linkspartei Criticism: I'm criticizing the @linkspartei for their tactics, which include fishing for voters among antisemites and Islamists.

  • Demanding Less Police: The party's demand for less police and constitutional protection is concerning, as it fits the picture of their tactics.

  • Hate Preachers: The party must not open the doors to the town hall for hate preachers, who seek to spread their ideology.

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9. Anti-Imperialism

That’s called imperialism. I find it disgusting. Hope future American leaders will reverse this illegal, immoral Trump return to the 19th century. I want my country to be better than that.

Key Points:

  • Anti-Imperialism: I'm speaking out against imperialism, which I find disgusting and immoral.

  • Trump's Return: I'm criticizing Trump's return to the 19th century, which is a step backward for the country.

  • Better Future: I want my country to be better than that, with leaders who prioritize the well-being of all citizens.

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10. Urban Planning

Urban Planning is all about intention to make things better. The reason our urban landscape (image 1) looks so miserable is because the Master Plan only benefits the privileged few. But it becomes a powerful tool for development when good planning benefits everyone (image 2)

Key Points:

  • Urban Planning: Urban planning is about making intentional decisions to improve the quality of life for all citizens.

  • Master Plan: The current Master Plan only benefits the privileged few, leading to a miserable urban landscape.

  • Good Planning: Good planning can benefit everyone, making urban development a powerful tool for improvement.

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Written by Drishtant Ghosh (Drix10), a technical founder and engineer working across AI systems, developer infrastructure, and cybersecurity.

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