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๐Weโre Adventure Capitalists: ex-founders w/ exits writing 1st checks for web3 founders starting a new adventure ๐ฎ Apply to the #MultiplayerFellowship
Joined November 2021
Thinking about creating an AI agent?. Dive into the Press Start ๐๐ฎ AI Agent Ship-a-Thon to bring your idea to life!
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GM Onchain Gaming founders!. Applications are open for the next #MultiplayerFellowship cohort dedicated to Onchain Gaming:. 8-week "pre-accelerator" program:.๐ฐ US$50k SAFE/SAFT.๐
โโ๏ธ No program fee, no upfront equity.๐ Superstar Mentors.๐ Bridge to top accelerators. ๐
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Introducing Crypto Builders Bootcamp #1 ๐. We're thrilled to partner with @wintermute_t to bring you this free 4-week online course, in collaboration with @impossiblefi & @deUETH. Learn the essential skills to building a successful crypto startup. ๐
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Applications are now open for the next Press Start ๐๐ฎ Fellowship cohort!. 8-week "pre-accelerator" program for any early-stage web3 founder:.๐ฐ US$50,000 SAFE investment.๐
โโ๏ธ No program fee, no upfront equity.๐ Mentorship from Superstar Founders.๐ Bridge to top accelerators. ๐
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Want the 1st peek at the next generation of talented founders?. Join the Multiplayer Fellowship Spring 2024 Demo Day!. โญ๏ธ Rockstars already accepted into top accelerators like AllianceDAO.๐ฑ Hyper-early teams about to begin their fundraise.๐ค Unrestricted access to the founders
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Got an idea that's been itching in the back of your head?. Join the ๐๐ฎ Press Start Ship-a-Thon, a mastermind group for adventurous web3 builders!. 7 reasons why you should join this group of builders who just ship it
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Ready to build the future of Web3?. Here's 9 reasons why you should apply for the Press Start x Developer DAO Fellowship. ๐
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Hello world ๐. The OrangeDAO x Press Start Fellowship ๐๐ฎ is a ten-week program providing each fellow. ๐ฐ $25,000 in grants.๐ฅ Tailored mentorship.๐ฏโโ๏ธ A close-knit community of like-minded builders.
EXCLUSIVE: Y Combinator alumni DAO unveils web3 fellowship program: Exclusive. by @_tommatsuda .
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The inaugural ๐๐ฎ Press Start Ship-a-Thon has wrapped!. Dozens of talented builders shipped product, learned from OG founders, and supported one another. Congratulations to @stokasz and the @battleforblock team for winning the Ship-a-Thon Grand Prize: $50k SAFE and a spot in.
Got an idea that's been itching in the back of your head?. Join the ๐๐ฎ Press Start Ship-a-Thon, a mastermind group for adventurous web3 builders!. 7 reasons why you should join this group of builders who just ship it
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We're thrilled to announce that @PressStartCap and @SanctorCapital have joined forces on an epic quest to fund and mentor 100 hyper-early stage web3 startups via The Multiplayer Fellowship program!. ๐งต
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๐๐ฎย Multiplayer Fellowship Alumni Spotlight: @ForcePrime_io. Force Prime Heroes is a fully on-chain, turn-based strategy game with proven gameplay and a strong community, created by a team with extensive experience. Inspired by the Heroes of Might and Magic series, you can
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Session 1 of the Press Start ๐๐ฎ Ship-a-Thon is in the books!. Excited to watch these web3 founders ship in the coming weeks!. #justShipit
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๐ Powering the Agentic Future ๐. @devrelius, President at @StoryProtocol.@gathin_twt, DevRel at @0G_labs.@weeb3dev, DevRel at @kolwaii.Karl Mozurkewich, Architect at @ValdiLabs @storj. These industry titans are ready to turbocharge your AI agents!. ๐ Thursday, March 6, 12pm -
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Building AI Agents?. Don't miss this panel featuring @tethrees from @elfa_ai, Wes from @yokodotlive, and @setofsevens with @ThisIsStarta. ๐ Wednesday, March 5, 8pm - 9pm ET. These experts are ready to turbocharge your agentic projects!. ๐๐ฎ AI Agent Ship-a-Thon Session 3:
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๐ฎ ๐ฌ ๐ต ๐จ The "New Golden Age of Entertainment" has arrived!. Web3 unlocks epic opportunities for game devs, creators, brand/community managers, gamers, and fans. Our thesis on how Web3 will kickstart a new creative renaissance: ๐งต๐
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Proud to support this rockstar team!.
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Only a few days remaining to apply!. Deadline Sunday May 21st, 11:59pm PT.
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Mentors are critical for entrepreneurial success. Introducing your mentors and speakers for the @pressstartcap x @developer_dao Fellowship . Say ๐ in the ๐งต below ๐.
2/ Mentorship from OG builders ๐งโโ๏ธ. We believe the best way to grow as a founder, is to learn from fellow founders. So we're bringing in successful OGs who've walked the walk, and giving you direct access to pick their brains.
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โก๏ธ Press Start x Developer DAO Fellowship APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN โก๏ธ. Apply here: Deadline Sunday May 21st, 11:59pm PT. Cohort begins week of June 5th.
โก๏ธ New Snapshot Proposal & Twitter Space. $15k + 400 CODE tokens.8 Fellowship Spots available. Vote, join the space, and let us know if you're applying below ๐ . snapshot: .twitter space Q&A:
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Announcing @PaladinsDao as a FREN of the Press Start ๐๐ฎ Fellowship ๐. Led by @0xChanglu, the DAO is full of big brains, great vibes, and forward-thinking innovation. Remember, any Fellowship applicant referred by Paladins will get priority consideration!. ๐๐ฎPress Start on.
Ready, set, Start!. We have teamed up with @PressStartCap as Community Partners. We're excited to participate as a partner in their Fellowship cohort!. Details below ๐
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Who's building the future of onchain games? . Keep an eye on these graduates of the Multiplayer Fellowship: Onchain Gaming Summer 2024 cohort:. @unchained_game .@megapot_io .@zKorp_ .@evolute_studio .@supersizegg .@craftpunk_FOCG .@4thekingdom_xyz .@ToTheOCT . We were blown
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9 benefits of the Press Start ๐๐ฎFellowship ๐งต:. 1/ $50k check to kickstart your new adventure๐ฐ. We do NOT charge an upfront program fee. The $50k SAFE doesn't convert to equity until your next financing. cont.
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Follow if you. really. really. really. really. really. really. really. really. really. really. really. really. really. really. really. really. really. really. really. really.want to start a new Adventure ๐๐ฎ.
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Sometimes great ideas need the right person to come along. @Patrick_Lung is the perfect founder to build this!.
We were featured by @TrustlessState and @sassal0x in a @BanklessHQ video:. "this has been in the early ideation of Ethereum since 2015, the fact that it's taken until 2025 for someone to build this is crazy to me". Clip below; full recording in tweet:
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๐๐ฎย Wanna build a game-changing startup like @monad_xyz?. A few insightful gems for builders from Monad co-founder @keoneHD:. ๐งต
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๐ ๐ฎ Building in Web2 vs Web3. @linuschung, Head of Product at @magiceden, unpacks the similarities and differences. ๐งต
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We are so proud of the 9 teams participating in the first cohort of the Press Start x @developer_dao Fellowship!. 7 of the 9 teams started the Fellowship program with just an idea. Watching everyone go from 0 to 1 has been incredible. And their journey is just getting started. .
๐ฃ๏ธ Announcing our Fellows and Demo-day for the inaugural @PressStartCap X D_D Fellowship Program. ๐ 9 Successful Projects (2 in stealth ๐ฅท).๐ฆ $15k SAFE Grants .๐ญ๐ป 7 Week Mentorship Program .๐ชง Demo-day July 20th . Check out our Fellows and demo-day details below ๐๐ป
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Imagine learning directly from the crypto world's top builders. Unicorn founders like @EvgenyGaevoy @YoannTurpin1 of Wintermute & @vinlin of Twitch/Metatheory. Seasoned operators like @zosegal of Coinbase. OGs like @BennyGiang of cryptokitties/erc6551. & many more rockstars!.
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There's no better time than now to be a web3 founder. You can hack and buidl, but none of it matters until you ship it to the world!. "Opportunity cost is huge right now. If your idea is not big enough, go work on something else!"
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Elevate your AI Agent buildoor skills!. Learn from:.@polats, Co-Founder of @OPGames_.@microchipgnu, CTO of @bitteprotocol.@0xSoko from @w3gptai.@pavankat, Co-Founder of @yomigamesgg. ๐ Monday March 10th, 12 PM - 1 PM ET. ๐
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The Press Start ๐๐ฎ AI Agent Ship-a-Thon is officially in the books!. Talented builders shipped their creations, absorbed insights from industry veterans, and cheered each other on in an atmosphere of support. Big congrats to @FieldOfficeAI for snagging the AI Agent.
Thinking about creating an AI agent?. Dive into the Press Start ๐๐ฎ AI Agent Ship-a-Thon to bring your idea to life!
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Much love & respect to all the programs supporting web3 founders. This is how we push the industry forward!. Have you applied to an accelerator or fellowship before?. Apply to the Press Start ๐๐ฎFellowship & enter "PRESS CONTINUE" as your referral to get priority consideration!.
Applications are now open for the next Press Start ๐๐ฎ Fellowship cohort!. 8-week "pre-accelerator" program for any early-stage web3 founder:.๐ฐ US$50,000 SAFE investment.๐
โโ๏ธ No program fee, no upfront equity.๐ Mentorship from Superstar Founders.๐ Bridge to top accelerators. ๐
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We're all about that builder energy โก๏ธโก๏ธโก๏ธ. Excited to partner with @joey_debruin of @withBackdrop to help the next generation of builders ๐๐ฎ on their dreams!.
Our north star isn't getting projects funded โย it's builder energy, period โก๏ธโก๏ธโก๏ธ. That said, a lot of builders that come through our doors end up looking for ways to raise money and go full time. So for Build V2, we'll be rolling out a number of ways to help builders keep.
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Down markets got you down?. Real builders keep shipping ๐ข.
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We continue supporting a future when our souls and dApps are no longer weighed down by gravity, with our investment in @0G_labs!. @mheinrich, @spark_ren, Ada and the team are building the fastest programmable Data Availability layer (token mechanics, storage length, replication,
We are so excited to announce our pre-seed fundraise completion: . At @0G_labs, we are building the first modular AI chain, and it has been our delight from day 1 to build the fastest programmable data availability solution for high-performance DApps. ๐ฅณ.
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Let's go over some of the most frequently asked questions we get about the Press Start ๐๐ฎFellowship:
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Weโre designing new merch for 2025. Whoโs excited for the drop?. Leave a comment on what merch youโd love to see. Maybe your dream will come true ๐คซ
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Donโt sleep on this opportunity.
We're hiring founding protocol and frontend engineers for @megapot_io. โข $225k salary and 3% equity.โข $5M raised from Tier 1 crypto VCs; founders of world's largest iGaming brands.โข Fully remote in North America.โข No-BS interview process ๐งต
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Calling all Web3 Adventurers. Join the ๐๐ฎ Press Start Ship-a-Thon, a mastermind group for adventurous web3 builders!. 1๏ธโฃ Ship & share feedback with fellow founders.2๏ธโฃ FREE to participate.3๏ธโฃ Fully online.4๏ธโฃ $250,000+ prize pool up for grabs!.5๏ธโฃ Exposure to VCs, angels,
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Luca Netz's key learnings as a web3 builder:. "You have to be a founder of the people. This is not your ship to dictate. You are a custodian of the community."
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Proud of how far @sing_me_a @0xolivia_ have come and to have been the first check! Excited for @bboexchange to level up DeFi with revolutionary features: Oracle Extractable Value (OEV) capture and signal-driven AMMs.
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gMONAD!. Proud to have been an early supporter since day 1!. ๐ฃ๐ฃ๐ฃ๐ฃ๐ฃ๐ฃ๐ฃ๐ฃ๐ฃ๐ฃ๐ฃ๐ฃ๐ฃ.
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๐จ12 hours left to apply to the @pressstartcap x @developer_dao Fellowship!๐จ. ๐ต$15k SAFE.๐งโโ๏ธ9+ GIGA-BRAINED mentors.๐Bridge to accelerators, investors, L1s.๐ซSafe space to ship with frens.๐Every applicant gets 1:1 feedback & ๐ชCODE to join @developer_dao . App link ๐.
Ready to build the future of Web3?. Here's 9 reasons why you should apply for the Press Start x Developer DAO Fellowship. ๐
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๐๏ธNew Fellowship AMA this Thursday 6pm PST. Get your Fellowship questions answered, and maybe even some alpha on the application process ๐.
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๐จThe 1st batch of interview notices have been emailed to Fellowship applicants๐จ. Check your spam folder if you don't see it. As promised, every single applicant will receive personalized application feedback. Be on the lookout for that next week.
๐จ12 hours left to apply to the @pressstartcap x @developer_dao Fellowship!๐จ. ๐ต$15k SAFE.๐งโโ๏ธ9+ GIGA-BRAINED mentors.๐Bridge to accelerators, investors, L1s.๐ซSafe space to ship with frens.๐Every applicant gets 1:1 feedback & ๐ชCODE to join @developer_dao . App link ๐.
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As we wrap up the inaugural cohort of the "OrangeDAO x Press Start Fellowship". A few reflections ๐งต.
Hello world ๐. The OrangeDAO x Press Start Fellowship ๐๐ฎ is a ten-week program providing each fellow. ๐ฐ $25,000 in grants.๐ฅ Tailored mentorship.๐ฏโโ๏ธ A close-knit community of like-minded builders.
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Bring your agentic ideas to life at the ๐๐ฎ AI Agent Ship-a-Thon!. Learn from @gathin_twt, Devrel from @0G_labs. ๐ Thursday March 6, 12pm - 1pm ET. ๐
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๐๐ฎ ๐ค #NEAR . Weโre excited to collaborate with NEAR as a mission-aligned partner to support and grow a community of Web3 founders building community-driven products. Press start with us!.
The @NEARFoundation has partnered with @pressstartcap to accelerate the future of #Web3 gaming on #NEAR. Read more and press start with us here ๐.
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Crypto Builders Bootcamp is for:. โข Early-stage web3 builders across all segments of crypto. โข โTurning your side project or hackathon project into a startup. โข โAccountability to turn your dreams into reality.
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Topics include:. ๐ Building a Unicorn Crypto Startup.๐ Fundraising Playbook.๐ Tactics for Finding Product Market Fit.๐ Product and Token Doโs and Donโts.๐ Storytelling & Community. And many more to help you level up!.
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Starting a new Adventure can be tough and full of challenges. Don't forget to recharge for the journey ahead.
If sleep is the only rest you get this weekend,. You're setting yourself up to fail next week. There are, in fact, 7 types of rest we need,. Says Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith,. And sleep is only a PART of ONE of the 7:
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Level Up at the ๐๐ฎ AI Agent Ship-a-Thon!. Get ready for agent buildooor alpha with @karsenthil!. ๐๏ธ Monday, March 3rd, 12pm-1pm ET. ๐ Set your reminder:
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Join our 4-week program to unlock:. โญ๏ธ Actionable advice from successful founders who've walked your path.โญ๏ธ Meaningful connections with like-minded peers.โญ๏ธ Exclusive access to private office hours, Fellowships, and more for our most engaged participants.
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More amazing mentors!. ๐งโโ๏ธ @Teddy_Lin . Ted is a Web3 Mentor & Angel Investor and was the former Chief Growth Officer at Binance during its run up to becoming the largest exchange in the world.
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We've designed our MultiPlayer Fellowships to be the most builder-friendly programs in the space:. ๐ต First checks up to $25k.๐ฆธ Mentorship from battle-tested founders.๐ซ Safe space for like-minded buidlers.
๐ข Exciting proposal for the Developer DAO community!๐ข. We're thrilled to announce a proposed-partnership with @pressstartcap to launch our first Fellowship Program for Web3 builders and entrepreneurs! ๐. See the full proposal here ->
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Hear musings from titans @CryptoHayes and @YoannTurpin1 . even ask your own question today (PST) and tomorrow (Asia)!.
๐จ๐จDOUBLE SESSION!๐จ๐จ.Tomorrow is the closing day of the Crypto Builders Bootcamp and we have two amazing pannels!. ๐ฅ "Conversation and Q&A" with @CryptoHayes !!!! .๐ฅ "Storytelling Practice" with @YoannTurpin1 !!!!. ๐ Don't miss it!
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๐ Our next program is just around the cornerโฆ๐ค. #JustShipIt.
The inaugural ๐๐ฎ Press Start Ship-a-Thon has wrapped!. Dozens of talented builders shipped product, learned from OG founders, and supported one another. Congratulations to @stokasz and the @battleforblock team for winning the Ship-a-Thon Grand Prize: $50k SAFE and a spot in.
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2. ฬถHฬถaฬถcฬถkฬถ Ship the Future ๐ข. This ain't your mama's hack-a-thon. By joining this program, you're expected to ship!. Because the best way to learn and grow is to just ship it!.
Got an idea that's been itching in the back of your head?. Join the ๐๐ฎ Press Start Ship-a-Thon, a mastermind group for adventurous web3 builders!. 7 reasons why you should join this group of builders who just ship it
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Extending the application deadline for the late birds ๐ฆ. Get your application in by the end of the weekend!.
Got an idea that's been itching in the back of your head?. Join the ๐๐ฎ Press Start Ship-a-Thon, a mastermind group for adventurous web3 builders!. 7 reasons why you should join this group of builders who just ship it
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Press Start ๐๐ฎ AI Agent Ship-a-Thon. Unlock expert insights with agent builder extraordinaire @tomisonchain!. Don't miss outโset your reminder for X spaces now ๐
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โFounder-Market Fit has to do with identifying opportunities more than solutionsโ.
๐ฅWhat is Founders Market Fit?? How can we know if a founder will be a good fit for that project?.๐ค@jtwald @keoneHD @stevenmeets . ๐ Join the session!
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We're here to help you #BuildTheFutureTogether.
๐ Wintermute is excited to launch the Crypto Builders Bootcamp!. โ A free, 4-week online program focused on how to build a crypto startup. Are you a builder or aspiring to be?. Learn more & get involved:
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Storytelling is a skill that all successful founders have. It applies to fundraising, hiring, getting customers, and even getting a cofounder.
The next session is going to be a Must-Watch!.๐ฅStorytelling and Community! ๐ฅ. One of the most important jobs you have as a founder is Storytelling!. ๐ You have to tell the story and inspire other great teammates to join you.๐ You have to inspire investors to believe in you,
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โฐ Fellowship application AMA + alpha starts in 18 hours โฐ.
Weโll walk you through the application process and share some application alpha! .
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We've got some big news dropping tomorrow. Stay tuned ๐.
Ready to build the future of Web3?. Here's 9 reasons why you should apply for the Press Start x Developer DAO Fellowship. ๐
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Elon Musk predicts AI will be so prevalent that biological intelligence will be less than 1%. Join the Press Start ๐๐ฎ AI Agent Ship-a-Thon to build the future you want to see!
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Bring your idea to life at the ๐๐ฎ AI Agent Ship-a-Thon!. Exclusive insights and alpha from @pourbrew, Director of AI & Venture Ecosystems @Microsoft. ๐๏ธ Tuesday, March 4th, 12pm-1pm ET. ๐ Set your reminder:
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@withBackdrop Been very impressed by the builders coming out of the Backdrop Build program and we're excited to support!.
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@stevenmeets @jamessinka @randizuckerberg Many thanks to Randi, Dana and the entire @SXMBusiness team ๐. Each week, Crypto Cafe focuses on your favorite NFT, Crypt and metaverse projects. You won't want to miss this big pot of Crypto coffee and NFTea:.
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Shout out to @raeez from for automating legal and banking for our #MultiplayerFellowship Fellows!. Mass is an OS for automated banking, legal, and fiscal management for web3 entrepreneurs. Follow and @PressStartCap for more!
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@proofxme @tebayoso Your project caught our eye! You're invited to join the Press Start Ship-a-Thon, a free online mastermind for adventurous web3 builders like you. ๐ทโโ๏ธ Build, ship, brainstorm, exchange feedback, and collaborate alongside a group of fellow shippers. ๐ Grand Prize: $50k SAFE.
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Token Design insights from @Aryonchain and @mcasto_ at @CMT_Digital:. ๐Identify and segment all stakeholder groups.๐Plan for 6+ months of prep before TGE.๐Test extreme scenarios in your business model to uncover risks.๐Study the lessons to be learned from other projects
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๐๐ฎย Do you have Founder-Market-Fit?. Unlock some serious wisdom from @monad_xyz founder @keoneHD ๐
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1. Crypto x AI is inevitable ๐. We believe AI Agents will become one of the go-to user interfaces for consumers to explore crypto. Learn from builders and experts to position yourself at the forefront of this secular trend.
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๐ฐ Web3 Funding Ecosystem. @stevenmeets & @jamessinka join @randizuckerberg's Crypto Cafe to discuss:. * The current funding environment.* Big opportunities.* Tips for founders to stand out.* $25k grants from the Press Start x OrangeDAO Fellowship.
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honored to have written the first check! so proud of what @sing_me_a and @0xolivia_ have accomplished โค๏ธ.
aPriori is excited to announce a $10M total fundraise, led by @panteracapital. aPriori is building the MEV-powered liquid staking platform for Monad
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Ready to bring your AI agent idea to life?. Unlock pro tips on agent building with @karsenthil, @yubrew, @tomisonchain, and @chandan1_. ๐๏ธ Monday, March 3, 12-1 PM ET. Join the ๐๐ฎ AI Agent Ship-a-Thon:
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The AI Agent Ship-a-Thon starts in 4 days!. Buidl and ship alongside other shippers and industry supporters.
Thinking about creating an AI agent?. Dive into the Press Start ๐๐ฎ AI Agent Ship-a-Thon to bring your idea to life!
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Bring your idea to life at the ๐๐ฎ AI Agent Ship-a-Thon!. Catch insights and support from @kleffew94, GTM @CoinbaseDev. ๐๏ธ Tuesday, March 4th, 12pm-1pm ET. ๐ Set your reminder:
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"Building in Public" insights from @spenceryang, core contributor at @fractal_bitcoin:. ๐Building in public keeps teams accountable & can attract talent/partners.๐Pro tip: writing monthly updates is a good forcing function.๐Balance input metrics (eg team efficacy) vs output
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