Michael Vilardo
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"On The Subject" episode with
@ChaseQB11
PART 1 : From Texas to UCLA: Chase Griffin's journey from Gatorade Football Player of the Year to NIL powerhouse and entrepreneur.
In this clip, we explore how Chase leveraged his athletic success into academic excellence and business
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Meeting
@kleinerperkins
partner
@anniecase1
changed the trajectory of my life and my startup.
Annie and I both worked for
@Uber
but never met at the company.
Mutual former Uber colleagues introduced us during the seed raise for
@TrySubject
.
Annie and I hit it off right away.
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I turned down multiple Ivy League college admission offers.
Not because I wanted a better school but because I underestimated the value of a college education.
I went to high school in a suburb outside of Chicago. In my community, everything was about sports. Kids dreamed about
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“It’s better to have 10M followers than a Harvard degree.”
If you sneer at this, you’re being willfully blind to reality.
Social media is here to stay. Those who keep pursuing old-fashioned ideas of success, to the exclusion of new ones, simply won’t be able to capitalize on
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S/O all the incredible laughs my brother and I’ve shared today. So much entertainment 😹😹
Dude really fired his brother and had to let the world know 😐
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In 2023 one-third of all undergraduates dropped out of college.
Only 41% finished their degree in 4 years.
Why is this?
What can we do?
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Work-life balance is not a top priority for our team.
And I like to be transparent about it with our job candidates.
I’m not dismissing the value of work-life balance. I think that’s the right priority for many people, and they should find workplaces that align with that value.
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My biggest regret 👉🏽 quitting the
@USAHockeyNTDP
.
Not because I didn’t go pro, but because I quit for the worst reason👇🏽
It got hard.
Before joining the USA Hockey team, hockey was my zone of genius. Sure - I practiced regularly, but being the best player on my high school
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We are lucky enough to have had
@kleinerperkins
and
@anniecase1
with us every step of the way. The founder relationships I have formed being a part of the Kleiner community, and the growth advice they have stewarded us through are second to none. So excited for the entire fund!
Excited to announce our new funds - $825M KP 21 and $1.2B Select III to back early stage and high inflection companies. Thankful to our founders, LPs, and the best team I could hope for! So grateful to be able to do what we do 🙏
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We are in person Monday - Thursday. Very passionate about in person culture. Totally understand it’s not for everyone.
I for one am happy to see more founders be vocal about how having some form of in office requirement has been beneficial across the board
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Students are falling behind more often than ever.
And many who are behind by 9th grade never recover.
Here’s what’s happening and how we can fix it:
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One of my most humbling moments as a CEO?
Sitting in a room surrounded by teachers giving me brutal feedback.
And I couldn’t be more grateful - their input transformed our work.
Here’s how the story unfolded:
One of our earliest district partners was
@CalexicoUnified
, a small
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I respond to my team in under 5 minutes.
And I encourage them to do the same with each other and customers.
Speed is one of our core values at Subject.
I believe speed is fundamental for success with a startup.
@rabois
says the most important decisions in his life were
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Mark Zuckerberg. Steve Jobs. Sam Altman.
All college dropouts.
Why do so many founders leave college before getting their degree?
The reasons may surprise you…
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Contentious school board meetings.
Angry comments on social media.
The debate over charter schools elicits emotional responses from community members, teachers, and students.
Why is this?
Let’s examine what charter schools are and how they differ from traditional public
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10 ways teachers can use ChatGPT in their classrooms (with examples): 🧵
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Earlier this year, I took some of our district partners on a tour of our four in-house studios. I wanted them to see the spaces where we bring teachers & videographers to collaborate. Having everyone in one place creates the collaborative synergy that brings our content to life.
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@VCBrags
Here’s how I trolled all of you to grow my business….😹
At least give my handles a chance at some follows!
@chicagovilardo
@TrySubject
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Go to college.
Pick a major you like.
Get your degree, and you’ll be set.
Is it really that simple?
The undergraduate landscape of today has completely changed from from previous years.
Let’s take a look at the major trends in college enrollment.
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The two most impactful academic courses I've taken in my life were Negotiations at
@Wharton
@Penn
and
@uclaanderson
- once as an undergrad, once as a graduate student. Every day is a negotiation!
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Five years ago, I went from a homeowner with a cushy tech job👇🏽
…to a student living just above the poverty line.
I had been living in the Chicago area, working for Uber, making a comfortable living. But I was eager to take my education and network to the next level. So, I
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It’s CA or NYC/Boston. Anything other than that is not maximizing your opportunities for luck and networking.
I tried to tell people that the L.A startup ecosystem is in a league of its own and great to see San Diego round out the top 10 cities
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Amy Scholz is everything we could dream of in a new board member:
An experienced classroom teacher turned powerhouse C-suite leader.
She has the mix of relevant knowledge, passion, experience, and educator empathy to take our board and company to the next level.
After years as
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Subject’s social learning experiences provide immersive, customized classes that engage students.
Students learn as individuals rather than in lecture halls with hundreds of other undergrads.
Engaging lessons keep students participating and on track.
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Great having
@J_Swish24
on the show today! Had
@JManziel2
last week. Who’s next?
@BizNasty2point0
@ryanwhitney6
@heatdaddy69420
@stoolpresidente
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I have a UCLA MBA.
But most of my business school experience felt like Zoom University.
The pandemic hit during the spring semester of my first year. While the first two weeks felt like a mini vacation from school, I quickly grew frustrated.
I’d left a great job to go to
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Many people would take issue with my father’s parenting style.
- He had extremely high expectations of me
- He constantly emphasized competitiveness
- He expected me to invest 50-60 hours a week in sports on top of school
- He required me to play multiple sports
- He only
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Incredible chat with
@ChaseQB11
on "On The Subject".
Chase's journey from Texas HS football star to
@UCLA
QB and NIL pioneer is truly inspiring.
His insights on balancing academics, athletics, and entrepreneurship are a must-listen for all student-athletes.
#UCLA
#NIL
Check it
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LA is the 3rd largest ecosystem, with the pluses of being 1-hour flight to the best in the world. LA also has by far the best media, entertainment, and weather in the world. Best city to build a gaming, content, or space startup.
Seems like LA is consistently the 3rd largest startup hub in the U.S. for several years now. Bay Area/NYC always top spots. Which city is 4th varies quarter by quarter or from one data provider to the next
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To learn more about Subject and their immersive social learning experiences in core subjects, AP course, and credit recovery, visit .
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Thanks to the pandemic, I spent most of business school on Zoom.
The virtual learning was mostly underwhelming…with one exception.
One of my professors decided to forgo live classes and pre-record her lectures for us to watch at our convenience.
Her course was my first
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My team says I’m reactive.
I take it as a compliment (even when it isn’t).
Some of the most important things I’ve done as a CEO stemmed from being reactive at pivotal moments:
→ When we were low on cash in our first year, I spoke to any VC I could to close our round.
→ When
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Credit recovery is important for math.
In New York State, students need 3 credits of math to receive a diploma.
But for a student who failed Algebra 1, getting a credit in Algebra 2 might be impossible.
It’s essential that they learn the skills missed and get the credits lost.
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Students drop out of college for a number of reasons.
Many learners is left in debt, without a degree, and with fewer opportunities.
What can we do about it?
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Students who enter college prepared for the coursework are much more likely to succeed.
Having a strong academic foundation is key.
Those already with college credits before entering will have fewer required courses and a lower financial burden.
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Older generations like to mock Gen Z teens.
Not us - we’re obsessed with serving them.
Gen Z grew up with Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. They learn from and use technology differently than most of us did in high school.
Those differences shouldn’t be fodder for snark and
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The good news is that more older students are returning to get their bachelor’s degrees.
The bad news is that they are 3 to 4 times more likely to drop out.
Family, jobs, and other responsibilities can interfere with undergraduate education for older students.
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There is inequity in the distribution of dropout rates by race.
Black and Hispanic students are more likely to drop out school than their White and Asian counterparts.
The difference is even more stark when looking at community colleges.
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I got a rigorous education at an Ivy League school.
But it's not the learning experience that taught me the most about grit.
As I celebrate the success of Purdue University's men's basketball season, I'm reflecting on two of my higher education experiences: After graduating
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To learn more about Subject and their immersive social learning experiences in core subjects, AP course, and credit recovery, visit .
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The cost of college has risen dramatically since our parents attended.
Even adjusted for inflation, college costs four times as much as it did in the 70’s.
The burden of taking on debt to pay for college is a major contributing factor to dropout rates.
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Subject offers Core Courses for students to prepare for the rigor of college.
Students can take introductory Math, English and other subjects to avoid remedial courses in undergrad.
When you start your journey prepared, you are more likely to finish.
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The
#1
way I’ve grown as a CEO:
I’m less reactive and more reflective.
Early on, I chased quick wins and let others' opinions sway me, leading to mistakes.
Now, I’m strategic.
Discerning with advice, calm in crises, and view mistakes as learning.
My goal?
Build a lasting
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Most students who drop out of college do so early.
One quarter of those who drop out are freshmen.
A slow start to higher education and difficulty adjusting to college life can force students to make the difficult decision to leave.
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My brother discovered a love for DJing in his mid-20s.
But he almost missed this passion for music altogether - he had no experience with music or production growing up.
I still wonder what type of career he could have had if he had been exposed to these areas earlier in life.
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Join me as a I share my story around entrepreneurship and passion for thought leadership. 📈
#chicagovilardo
#entrepreneur
@TrySubject
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Credit recovery is the process of helping students make up material for classes they’ve missed or failed.
Through after school programs, night classes, and summer school, students work to pass courses they failed and meet state-mandated graduation requirements.
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My approach to hiring used to be like Google in the 2010s:
Find the most impressive people; try to impress them with our perks 🤦🏽♂️
In the early days, I pitched Subject as a sexy startup with great pay and benefits. And I was quickly sold on job candidates with impressive
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At Subject, students can take AP courses to earn college credit before they go.
Classes like AP English and AP Statistics can help students enter undergrad with credits under their belt.
This lowers tuition and increases scheduling flexibility, reducing dropouts.
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At
@TrySubject
, we see educators as our co-pilots.
That’s why I’m thrilled to announce the members of our new partner advisory board 👇🏽
Monica Ready -
@NVUSD
Dr. Jose Garza, Ed.D. -
@ParlierUsd
Johnna Rocker-Clinton -
@AlamoSchools
Lori Green - Lincoln Unified School District
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😹 always good to laugh at yourself -
Dude really fired his brother and had to let the world know 😐
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Fewer students are going to college.
Undergraduate enrollment, which peaked in 2010, is down over 12% today.
While COVID is certainly an attributing factor, the downward trend for students in college started well before.
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@sweatystartup
Completely agree. I’d encourage community college and/or trade school if not going to a top 200 university.
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During the ‘22-23 school year, my team made 50 school visits.
Here's why we increased it to 500 this year:
We’re obsessed with user feedback. And surveys alone won’t cut it.
We want to get input directly from students, administrators, and above all, teachers.
Teachers
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"On The Subject" episode with
@ChaseQB11
PART 2: Chase Griffin and I discuss the crucial role extracurricular activities play in college admissions, beyond just perfect grades and test scores.
We share personal experiences from
@Penn
and
@UCLA
, we highlight how sports,
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A number of factors are to blame, including absenteeism and teacher shortages.
Student attitudes towards formal education have changed since COVID forced schools to change the way classes were taught, and the effects are still being felt.
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Incredible night at the 2024
@NBA
Draft.
Watched our
@TrySubject
2023 graduate, Rob Dillingham go 8th overall.
From
@OvertimeElite
to
@KentuckyMBB
to the big leagues - this is what it's all about.
Can't wait to see what's next.
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Is 8th grade too early to take high school level math?
Millions of students go through “math acceleration.”
What is it, and what opportunities does it bring?
Here’s what’s happening:
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Our main goal
@TrySubject
is to have our students so engaged that they fall in love with learning. We are building the Netflix of Education, where you can get actual high school credit for watching premium videos.
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Last summer, Principal Jose Garza, Ed.D. had a message for his school board:
@TrySubject
is more relevant for students than the largest online course provider.
After running a summer pilot program with 20 students, Dr. Garza, principal of
@ParlierUsd
San Joaquin Valley High
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Community Colleges have a bad reputation as being students’ “last resort”.
It should not be this way.
Here are the surprising benefits community colleges offer:
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Real grinders know: don't travel in the middle of the day - that's for the lazy.
If you're serious about your craft, stay ahead by traveling smart.
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I worked at
@Uber
for nearly 3 years, and nothing about the experience looked like a glamorous tech job.
Uber had recently acquired JUMP, an electric bike startup, and I spent most of my time at Uber supporting that integration.
My typical day:
- Ride my bike to the warehouse
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🎥Behind the scenes at
@trysubject
, we control every aspect of our product, from videography to UX design, to deliver the best educational content possible. 🏫 With CPO
@joelhames
28+ years in EdTech, we're proud to be vertically integrated.💡
#EdTech
#Innovation
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Subject provides a number of opportunities for students to regain credits.
Through engaging social learning experiences, students build their skills through interactive lessons that prepare them for college and careers.
Students learn differently, students learn better.
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This is a student who learned English as a second language.
Students like her deserve the same educational opportunities as native speakers.
But they aren’t getting them.
Here’s what’s happening:
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Work-life balance is not a priority for our team.
I’m transparent about it when hiring someone new.
Look, I get it — for a lot of people having balance makes sense.
They should find workplaces that allow that.
At Subject I want people who are looking for something difference.
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Summer school for struggling students needs to change with the times.
If they couldn’t succeed during the year, how will this time be different?
Many students don’t have the time to attend summer classes due to job or family responsibilities.
Modern learners need modern
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Part of credit recovery is addressing the root causes of the course failure.
Did the student not get the math?
Or were there outside causes that prevented the student from doing their best?
Flexibility is key, and providing students with multiple options and pathways is
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Coaching youth sports felt like a consolation prize at first. But it completely transformed my life.
Growing up, I had one dream: be a professional athlete. From ages 4 to 22, my entire life revolved around hockey or baseball. I played for the Junior USA Hockey Team, and
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🚪Step inside
@trysubject
glam room, where our credentialed teachers from across the US get ready to create amazing content! 💄🎬 We believe in collaboration – the best ideas come from teamwork. 🤝💡
#EdTech
#teacherlife
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The course failure spiral is a slippery slope for students.
Studies show that once a student falls behind, many never recover.
It’s essential that schools strike a balance between holding students accountable while providing options.
Enter credit recovery.
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We need to differentiate how we think about screen time.
There’s TikTok dances.
And there’s engaging, high quality educational content.
Gen Z is bound for a screen-driven world.
Let’s embrace it.
And teach them what they need to know using the media they love.
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Attending an Ivy League school allowed me to leverage myself to a better life. ✅
#chicagovilardo
#entrepreneur
@TrySubject
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I never took a honeymoon.
Haven’t gone on a vacation since 2018.
I’ve missed weddings of close friends, sporting events, and family gatherings.
Because I had to work.
I had to build, grind, and put in the hours.
I love working.
Seeing my company grow as a direct result of
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The drop in enrollment can be seen in all types of schools.
Two and four year universities each saw declines in freshmen attendance, but community colleges were hit the hardest.
Interestingly enough, graduate enrollment has actually increased.
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Dylan Hoffman is the reason Subject’s number of annual campus visits went from 50 to 500 this year.
As our Head of Operations and Customer Success, it’s Dylan’s job to build close relationships with our partners. He takes that responsibility to heart.
He has taken the
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To learn more about Subject and their immersive social learning experiences in core subjects, AP course, and credit recovery, visit .
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Students take core classes like English and Algebra with engaging professors who build relationships with their students.
Their goal is to get the students the credits they need to succeed.
Their goal is to prepare students for the college of their dreams.
Their goal is your
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Your company mission should inspire every employee. At
@trysubject
, ours is student-focused! 💙
#BusinessGrowth
#mission
#inspired
#edtech
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Subject provides immersive social learning experiences for students.
Courses are interactive and tailored to student preferences.
Lessons move students toward college readiness, with an emphasis on skill building.
Barriers to entry are no longer insurmountable.
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Every year the U.S. News & World Report publishes a list of the top high schools in America.
How do they compare schools and create their rankings?
Let’s break down their methodology.
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Incredible convo with
@robresnick
on the latest "On The Subject" episode.
From Tufts to platinum records, Rob's journey is pure inspiration.
We dived deep into music, education, and the hustle.
So honored to have this music powerhouse share his story. Give it a listen!
Time
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Calling all educators!
What features do you look for in digital learning platforms?
Your feedback is crucial as we continue to evolve and better support your teaching needs.
#teachertwitter
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On The Subject" episode with
@JManziel2
PART 1: Dive into Johnny Manziel's incredible recruiting journey from small-town Texas to D1 football stardom!
Learn about the challenges he faced getting noticed in Kerrville and his slow start to receiving offers.
Gain insights into
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Los Angeles, city of star(tup)s! 🌴🚀
The 2024 Global Startup Ecosystem Report just ranked LA
#4
in the world (tied with Tel Aviv) as a powerhouse ecosystem for startups…losing out only to Silicon Valley, NY, and London. That’s huge!
Clearly, LA is proving itself to be a major
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We're offering our team a bonus for choosing to work in the office on Fridays or weekends.
Typically, our team is in the office Monday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Fridays.
Here’s why we're making this offer:
1️⃣ - We work most effectively as a team in
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