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Ron Conway
8 months
What happened at OpenAI today is a Board coup that we have not seen the likes of since 1985 when the then-Apple board pushed out Steve Jobs. It is shocking; it is irresponsible; and it does not do right by Sam & Greg or all the builders in OpenAI.
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Ron Conway
4 years
My good friend @iamwill and the Black Eyed Peas @BEP and Jennifer Hudson @IAMJHUD are on a mission to get #YoungVoters and #VotersOfColor out to cast their ballot on or before #ElectionDay . Watch #TheLOVE #VoteLove #VoteEarly
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Ron Conway
5 years
As Jeremy Richman did after losing his daughter Avielle at Sandy Hook, we must turn tragedy into ACTION. Please join me in contributing generously to this GoFundMe for @AvieFoundation to continue Jeremy's groundbreaking brain health research!
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Ron Conway
10 years
My friend @SnoopDogg and I discussing plans for gun safety #nogunsallowed http://t.co/MY35kItlqf
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Ron Conway
5 years
Unfit for office: congressman @MattGaetz who tried to kick out Parkland Parents who lost children from a gun hearing in DC. He thinks we'll forget. We won't forget. We'll fund his future opponent. Donate $20.20: #MakeMattPay
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Ron Conway
5 months
We all share responsibility for building AI that improves lives & unlocks a better future for humanity. @SVAngel makes this pledge, and we are proud to initiate this Open Letter: Build AI for a Better Future. Please join @OpenAI , @Meta @Google , @YCombinator , @HuggingFace ,
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Ron Conway
8 months
The great team of OpenAI--who know better than anyone else what they have been responsibly building with Sam & Greg--are voting with their feet. This board must go. Stop the coup.
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Ron Conway
3 years
Thank you Jony Ive for your fitting tribute to Steve Jobs on the 10th anniversary of his passing. You are so right that he taught the world the art and benefits of "curiosity"
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Ron Conway
6 years
In Washington DC for the #MarchForOurLives ! Proud to join these national leaders and the #Parkland students fighting to stem the crisis of #gunviolence in our country. #neveragain @JoeBiden @GabbyGiffords @ShuttleCDRKelly @SenBillNelson @RepTedDeutch @sandyhook @giffordscourage
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Ron Conway
2 years
I stand with Ukraine. Join me in supporting this @gofundmedotorg fundraiser supporting the work of @Flexport and @airbnb —two nonprofits providing immediate relief to Ukrainians in need. Here’s how you can help:
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Ron Conway
5 years
RIP Don Valentine, my friend and mentor who told me over 25 years ago I should be an angel investor and I’ve done just that ever since! He is a role model for what he created at Sequoia but more importantly for his great family who we pray for today.
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Ron Conway
6 years
Today this powerful young woman inspired a nation & a movement for real #change . So honored to be here at #MarchForOurLives with @emma4change @gabbygiffords & @MSDStrong student leaders. #SixMinutesTwentySeconds #Enough #GunReformNow
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Ron Conway
4 years
I'm honored by @bchesky 's recognition of SV Angel & humbled by his announcement of the Ron Conway/SV Angel Economic Empowerment Award. We're proud to have supported @Airbnb from the beginning.
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Ron Conway
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. @svangel and I are proud to join this group of investors supporting SVB for a timely resumption of business
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Ron Conway
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1/ In my career, I've seen how innovative technologies can have incredible benefits and create a rising tide that lifts all boats. Every day, great startups are creating economic opportunities for people across the country and around the world.
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Ron Conway
6 years
27 yrs ago 1600 black women ran a full-page @nytimes ad to support Anita Hill. Today I, along with 1600 men, follow their lead & stand behind Prof. Hill & Dr. Ford. Join me: (1) everyone donate to fund the ad ; (2) MEN sign on
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Ron Conway
6 years
Kudos to the Black Eyed Peas for this moving BIG LOVE video that urges America to register to vote and vote
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Ron Conway
6 years
Thrilled to host @AMarch4OurLives #Parkland student leaders @cameron_kasky & @MattxRed with @iamwill in #SF to support their national effort to register & turn out young voters across #USA this November. Watch out @NRA real #change is coming!
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Ron Conway
3 years
JOIN ME IN MAKING THE Gun Safety Pledge - I will not vote for or contribute financially to any sitting politician, candidate or Political Action Committee that doesn't support gun safety reform, including universal background checks & assault weapons ban. #GunSafetyPledge #FedUp
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Ron Conway
6 years
Without #DACA , Dreamers lose the ability to drive, work, apply for a loan, report a crime, or enroll in school. I am part of the 86% of Americans that stand with Dreamers. Call Congress to demand that they #ProtectDreamers : .
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Ron Conway
4 years
@bchesky Thank you Brian, it's an honor to work with you!!
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Ron Conway
6 years
Kudos to @laurenepowell who is working tirelessly on education reform, immigration reform, and so many more worthwhile causes at Emerson Collective... READ HERE:
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Ron Conway
6 years
The #MarchForOurLives inspired Gayle and me along with our whole country. From #MLK to #Parkland , student movements have demanded #change , and we must stand with them. We must redouble our efforts to defeat the @NRA & end #gunviolence . #Enough #Register #VoteThemOut
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Ron Conway
8 years
Thanks Adam Silver and the @NBA for the courage to support human rights and move the 2017 All-Star Game #RepealHB2
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Ron Conway
6 years
Right on Emma !! Wear ORANGE this Friday for the resistance against gun violence #NationalSchoolWalkout
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Ron Conway
7 months
1/ America has been the capital of web1 and web 2, and we need good crypto policy to make sure it is the capital of web 3 to keep the jobs, entrepreneurs & innovation in the US. Good policy = good politics
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Ron Conway
2 years
Paul, these words mean the world to me, especially coming from someone who knows better than anyone how to support founders. That is our reason for being at @SVAngel .
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Paul Graham
2 years
Hung out with Ron Conway for the first time since before Covid, and realized there's something about him that's even rarer than how hard he works for founders. He's modest. There are only about 5 modest people in Silicon Valley, and Ron leads this tiny pack.
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Ron Conway
6 years
David Hogg is RIGHT... the State of Emergency in America is Guns not the wall!!
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CNN This Morning with Kasie Hunt
6 years
“Both Democrats and Republicans die from gun violence. Bullets don't discriminate and neither should our legislators,” March For Our Lives cofounder @davidhogg111 says as Democrats are planning to introduce new gun background check legislation.
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Ron Conway
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The loss of Bob Lee is an immense tragedy. Deepest condolences to Bob's family and to the entire tech community. Remembering fondly when Bob gave an inspiring talk at our CEO Summit. We've lost a great innovator, intelligence, and spirit. Praying a suspect is apprehended swiftly.
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Ron Conway
5 years
We've been investing in one company a week for 25 years and continue to do so! Welcome @ElizabethTurner as General Partner of @svangel alongside @topherc !!
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SVA
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We continue to invest in one new company per week and have promoted @ElizabethTurner to General Partner!!
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Ron Conway
6 years
Incredibly inspired & moved by the amazing #MSDStrong student leaders of @AMarch4OurLives . Look out @NRA these kids are a leading a movement for real change! #MarchForOurLives @NeverAgaInMSD @giffordscourage @everytown @sandyhook
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Ron Conway
6 years
Another senseless shooting in our own backyard @YouTube . After #Parkland we said #Enough & #NeverAgain & we #MarchedForOurLives across America. We meant it. "Thoughts & Prayers" won't stop #gunviolence . We DEMAND ACTION NOW
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Ron Conway
6 years
Getting ready to kick off the #MarchForOurLives #RoadToChange tour tonight in #Chicago to end #gunviolence . So inspired to be here with the amazing #Parkland student leaders & activists demanding #change in 2018!
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Ron Conway
6 years
Powerful & moving kickoff tonight in Chicago for the #MarchForOurLives #RoadtoChange tour with #Parkland student leaders & #gunlawreform activists from across the #USA ! Remembering those we have lost, fighting for real #change in November so one day we can truly say #neveragain .
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Ron Conway
4 years
Gayle & I are delighted to join the Giving Pledge & want to thank @BillGates @MelindaGates @WarrenBuffett for inspiring others to make a difference through philanthropy. We're proud many leaders in the tech community have made this commitment & hope to inspire others to join us.
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Ron Conway
4 years
. @bsw5020 was told he had a few years to live. In just 2 yrs he built a foundation, helped increase ALS research by $35m & helped pass 2 bills fighting for a cure in Congress. This is his story. Let's get him the support he needs to help others with ALS.
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Ron Conway
9 years
Congrats to Square! Incredible generosity. @Jack is donating 10% of entire company to Philanthropy. 75% of his total equity back to Square!
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Ron Conway
2 years
Governor @gavinnewsom strong leadership will help CA continue to lead when it comes to developing the next chapter of the Internet. As a Californian, I am just thrilled to know we will continue to be the center of innovation. Lets go!
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Ron Conway
8 years
I agree with john, shervin and his pals are wrong, this is the united states not the divided states.
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John Lilly
8 years
Just in case anyone cares, I think “Calexit” is beyond dumb. America matters more. It is a very small group, not the POV of “tech.”
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Ron Conway
4 years
Please read this important thread from @Twilio founder Jeff Lawson about our responsibility as tech leaders to stay involved & give back to the region that gave us success! @SVAngel is here to stay too. California is still the innovation capital of the world! #CommitToTheBay
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Jeff Lawson
4 years
🧵 With many of the Valley’s richest companies fleeing the Bay mid-pandemic, I feel compelled to speak out. There’s no question that California is imperfect. The cost of living, taxes and policies, among other things, make it difficult for lots of people to succeed here. (1/9)
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Ron Conway
8 months
Great news that @sama is back at the helm with @gdb at OpenAI. Let this show that you can't "take" a company away from resilient and visionary leaders whose loyal teams are behind them.
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Ron Conway
5 years
The House passed the Bipartisan Background Checks Act onFeb 27. 97% of Americans support background checks. As a voter, I ask the Senate to return to Washington and pass this bill. #SenateVOTENow @senatemajldr @realDonaldTrump
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Ron Conway
4 years
Thank you Ben! YES, SV Angel’s “passion is helping founders grow”! And we like doing so with ALL CAPS and lots of emails, notes, and texts!!!
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Brian Chesky
4 years
From Ben at Pinterest on Ron: “There are a few times in life when you meet someone who sees more potential in you than you might see in yourself.”
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Ron Conway
6 years
Great question from Newt Gingich and Don Graham: “Rather than shut down the government, why don’t the president and Congress agree to appropriate the $5 billion he wants to build the border wall and provide legal status and a path to citizenship to the dreamers?”
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Ron Conway
3 years
Congrats to @brian_armstrong and the @Coinbase team on the next step of your groundbreaking journey! The #crypto economy can democratize financial services and bring economic freedom to the #underbanked and underserved. #COIN
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Ron Conway
5 years
As a long time investor of Thorn, I have witnessed the impact of my gifts and how children are being identified faster thanks to Thorn's tools. That's why I'm matching donations made on #GivingTuesday dollar for dollar, up to $50,000
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Ron Conway
3 years
One of the best ways to enact economic inclusion is to have a VC fund led by General Partners of color who are ingrained in the culture. I am proud to invest and mentor in @slausonandco and @forbes agrees.
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Ron Conway
4 years
Thank you Paul & Jessica!! SV Angel and Y Combinator have always been kindred spirits that it’s all about choosing & mentoring great founders, like the teams at @airbnb & @doordash !!
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Paul Graham
4 years
Something Airbnb has in common with Google and Facebook: Ron Conway did a huge amount of work for them behind the scenes. As I told the Airbnbs 10 years ago, if you plan to get really big, you want @svangel in your cap table.
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Ron Conway
7 years
From SV to North Bay, time to #BandTogetherBayArea . Concert tickets on sale now @Metallica @davematthewsbnd @G_Eazy
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Ron Conway
7 years
Tribute to Ed Lee in Time Magazine - how fitting and well deserved for him and his family:
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Ron Conway
4 years
Thank you Bill! You're an inspiration to me & countless others with your leadership on the Giving Pledge & unyielding commitment to being a force for good in the world especially your and Melinda's contributions to resolving the Covid pandemic worldwide.
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Bill Gates
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I've known and learned from @RonConway for more than 40 years. I'm glad to see @svangel team up with @bchesky to mentor and support companies working to create more economic empowerment opportunities for people across the world.
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Ron Conway
8 years
SPEAK UP & STOP GUN DEATHS call & email your senator NOW #DisarmHate
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Ron Conway
6 years
God Bless Dwight Clark and Ed Lee. Condolences to the Clark and Montana Families and the 49er Family.
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Ron Conway
9 years
Gun violence sends 20 children to the hospital every day. #ImUnloading for my children’s future. http://t.co/ktySQVnCh1
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Ron Conway
4 years
I’m supporting the @iamangelfdn #AmericanDreamFund so that students in underserved neighborhoods can break the cycle of poverty and create a new legacy for their families and their communities. Will you join me in supporting their @gofundme ?
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Ron Conway
5 years
We stand with the American public in calling on the Senate to pass a bill requiring background checks on all gun sales and a strong Red Flag law. It’s time for senators to take action on these proven, lifesaving policies. CEOs please join us in this effort
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Ron Conway
8 years
Insightful Analysis of the election from @bpmehlman … Great weekend reading
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Ron Conway
7 years
Join me in calling Congress to pass the #DreamAct . Because we are all Dreamers.
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Ron Conway
2 years
Steve Kerr is so right...It’s time for 50 US Senators to pass HR 8 which 90% of Americans support
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Anthony Slater
2 years
Steve Kerr’s pregame presser in Dallas. Gives another emotional plea for gun control.
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Ron Conway
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1/ I was thrilled to get an early copy of @cdixon ’s book Read Write Own: Building the Next Era of the Internet. It makes a strong case for the potential of blockchain tech to democratize the internet. Chris breaks it all down in an easy and compelling way – this book is for
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Ron Conway
4 years
Voters have spoken and the presidential race is decided. Our next president will be inaugurated on Jan. 20 and it’s up to all of us to make sure we have a peaceful and orderly transition of power. #VotersDecided
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Ron Conway
8 years
Want to support @RepJohnLewis ’ historic sit-in? Call your member of Congress right now. #NoBillNoBreak
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Ron Conway
4 years
RIP Tony Hsieh You always “Delivered Happiness”. It was an honor to help in the early days of Zappos from your “signature offices" in the old Cadillac Building in SF w/ your Mom, Dad & family helping build your dream. We will miss your enthusiasm for entrepreneurship. God Bless.
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Ron Conway
2 years
The White House Executive Order is a landmark moment for the web3 ecosystem: formal recognition by the U.S. Govt that web3 is the next generation of the internet and one of the most important technological breakthroughs of the 21st century.
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Ron Conway
8 years
Pinterest wants to do for self-discovery what Google has done for information retrieval and search
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Ron Conway
4 years
I agree with Anthony “Mooch” Scaramucchi…….Donald Trump is a disgrace to the American experiment. His inept leadership has driven our society to the brink of disaster
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Anthony Scaramucci
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Trump is a disgrace to the American experiment: my latest op-ed
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Ron Conway
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A huge day for @SVAngel as we announce our first growth fund, led by @ashvinb , and promote @elizabethturner to run our seed fund! We are still investing in 50-60 companies per year and are now even better equipped to support founders!
@svangel
SVA
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After 30 years of seed investing in companies like @Google , @Twitter , @Airbnb , @stripe & @coinbase , we’re excited to announce our first growth fund, the addition of @ashvinb , and that @elizabethturner will run our seed fund! (1/2)
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Ron Conway
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. @SVAngel will always look to invest in the next great founder/entrepreneur as we continue to invest in one new company a week!
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Ron Conway
10 years
We want 10,000 BayArea Kids to see SELMA for Free. To donate please call 415-321-1341 #SELMAFORSTUDENTS
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Ron Conway
4 years
Thanks Bret! I call these folks “fair-weather friends” Old saying ..."When the going gets tough the tough get going”. We are not “escaping” to where these folks think the “Grass is greener”. Calif is plenty green! I hope those leaving contribute more to their new communities!
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Bret Taylor
4 years
I’ve read a lot on Twitter about tech leaders leaving the Bay Area. COVID-19 has unlocked opportunity for technology to be built from anywhere. I think that’s a good thing: more talented people from more places building the future. But the tone of many leaving has bothered me.
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Ron Conway
4 years
I'm voting YES on #CAProp22 because it will ensure drivers & food delivery workers receive the benefits and earnings they deserve while preserving the flexibility they value. Protect these essential workers and CA economy. Vote YES on Prop 22!
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Ron Conway
6 years
Congrats to @brian_armstrong of @Coinbase for founding GiveCrypto - a great way for crypto founders to give back and become philanthropists!
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Ron Conway
6 years
Kudos to Snap for registering 400k voters !
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Ben Schwerin
6 years
One of my favorite headlines ever... Snapchat helped register 400,000 voters in two weeks.
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Ron Conway
8 years
Congrats @iamwill & @iamplusofficial on joining the @pledgeone movement!
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Ron Conway
9 years
Nearly 180k H-4 visa holders can now work legally. Big win for #tech , families & #immigration : http://t.co/RYYTwBDvXY #H4EAD cc: @FWD_us
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Ron Conway
10 years
Please contact your senator to support patent litigation reform http://t.co/XYaYojC8gp
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Ron Conway
4 years
The Trump corona economic plan is not enough…..listen to the Mooch's plan
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Julia Chatterley
4 years
"This is literally like a combo of 9/11, the global financial crisis and an invasion of every nation’s homeland,” says @Scaramucci , who argues $1 trillion is not enough. "1 trillion is six weeks worth of fire power, we need six months worth of fire power." #CoronavirusOutbreak
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Ron Conway
4 years
Thank you Twitter for your courage and conviction to require Trump to adhere to your terms of service! Thank you Facebook for doing the same!!
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Ron Conway
8 years
A startup's culture helps determine its success. Pinterest is doing something really unique and amazing here.
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Ron Conway
3 years
Congrats to @AustinLAC and @AjayFresh on the launch of @slausonandco ! I'm excited to support their mission of economic inclusion within the tech and venture community. More at
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Ron Conway
7 years
We are all dreamers. Please Join me in urging Congress to pass the #DreamAct .
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Ron Conway
3 years
Always On is one step closer to @replit becoming the defacto platform for the next generation of coders
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Replit ⠕
3 years
Thrilled to announce Always On! One-click host a script, bot, or app ⚡️
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Ron Conway
2 months
OpenAI is in good hands with Sam at the helm supported by a professional, world class BoD -- and as the leading builder of AI that means AI is in good hands.
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Ron Conway
6 years
It’s simple: background checks save lives. Call your representatives — urge them to support #HR8 and require background checks on every gun sale. #HR8 #GunSafetyNow
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Ron Conway
4 years
On Airbnb’s big day, hosts from every single time zone around the globe helped them ‘ring the bell’. Proud of @bchesky and the entire @Airbnb team.
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Ron Conway
5 years
RIP Frank Caufield, our good friend who just celebated his 80th birthday with friends and family in SF 10 days ago. Frank is having Thanksgiving dinner “upstairs” with Don Valentine, Tom Perkins and Jim Kimsey
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Ron Conway
4 years
My friend Greg Schultz had the right strategy from the beginning!!!! Joe Biden only candidate who could win in PA MI WI!
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Paul Kane
4 years
Biden's theory for case: He could appeal to WWC in the former Blue Wall. It held up, exactly as @schultzohio mapped it out a couple years ago. Great @griffwitte piece explaining how Biden did A little bit better in rural areas - propelling him to win.
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Ron Conway
4 years
Proud to give my total support to @JoeBiden ! He will defeat Trump, return honor & decency to the White House Between now and November, I will work night and day to help elect him President. Join us! #JoeMentum
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Ron Conway
6 years
Thanks to @EmCollective for creating innovative cancer research via community participation—crowdsourcing at its best !
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