Most folks think you need millions to start a VC fund. 

I've decided they're wrong.

I'm launching idle.ventures, a new kind of venture fund. 

And I'm doing it without a penny of outside LP money.

Mathematician with a fondness for puppies and surfing.

Most folks think you need millions to start a VC fund. 

I've decided they're wrong.

I'm launching idle.ventures, a new kind of venture fund. 

And I'm doing it without a penny of outside LP money.

https://paragraph.xyz/@idle/how-im-launching-a-vc-fund-with-zero-capital

The Index

🇦🇺 In Australia, the number of women who have died as a result of violence has risen to 34 after the death of a 19-year-old woman in the Rose Bay area of New South Wales. PM Anthony Albanese faces mounting pressure amid what many call a national crisis for women.

Follow /theindex for social native news. 

100% news. 
0% opinion.

Please don’t fall for this. 

There is no such thing as Apple Coin. 

Run.

The realisation that this is the same actor

I have 3 core beliefs about News in 2024:

- Most people can’t tell the difference between an opinion piece and a news piece. Publications need to make the difference clear.

writer, content creator, decentralization enthusiast • links: thumbsup.me • find me in: /thumbsup 



After taking on board some very considered feedback from @thumbsup.eth I have changed the tagline of /theindex to “100% News, 0% Opinion” rather than “100% Fact, 0% Opinion”

Feels good man.

Today, you're either building a media company or you're at the mercy of one. Every brand needs to be a direct-to-consumer content engine.

90% of people cannot tell the difference between an opinion piece, a news article, and the Onion.

Resist the urge to self-commodify. 

Embrace what makes you different, not what makes you blend in. Focus on the process, not just the outcome. Pour yourself into your craft and trust that your tribe will find you.

Resist the urge to self-commodify. 

Embrace what makes you different, not what makes you blend in. Focus on the process, not just the outcome. Pour yourself into your craft and trust that your tribe will find you.

https://joanwestenberg.com/blog/you-are-not-a-commodity

The fact that I genuinely can't decide whether I want to use Supercast, Warpcast or Nook is a very fucking good thing. 

This is the sign of a healthy platform and ecosystem.

🇮🇶 Iraqi TikTok star Um Fahad (real name Ghufran Mahdi Sawadi) was killed in Baghdad, becoming the third social media influencer killed in Iraq recently. Security footage shows a helmeted assassin firing four times into her SUV. Authorities are investigating, but her brother doubts the killer will be caught. 1/2

Follow /theindex for Farcaster/social native news.

100% fact.
0% opinion.
Sources always human verified.

If you’re new here, follow me for casts about:

- startups 
- indie venture capital 
- stoicism 
- creativity 
- journalism 

I want to get to know you. Hit me up! ⬆️

Degen Angels

Have not been as active on Warpcast X /degenangels over the past couple of weeks. 

For one simple reason. 

My kid was on school holidays and spending time with him is always my top priority.

Back in the saddle again this week 💯

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Sunday roast cooked. 

Kiddo in PJs. 

Bluey on. 

10/10

If anyone can make me feel anything I don’t want to feel, it’s only due to weakness on my part, not strength on theirs.

I will not be rage baited about Taylor Swift
I will not be rage baited about Taylor Swift
I will not be rage baited about Taylor Swift
I will not be rage baited about Taylor Swift
I will not be rage baited about Taylor Swift
I will not be rage baited about Taylor Swift
I will not be rage baited about Taylor Swift

The NFL draft should be entirely decided by arm wrestling

Life was a lot easier when we were all just mad at Bush

Hello. I'm Tom 
I love frame development |
Developer | Architect | Frontend Beginner

The DAO Joan Index 🍕 tech + humans + philosophy. Founder @ Idle Ventures. Farcaster OG. FID 3305

https://linktr.ee/joanwestenberg

Joan Westenberg

@daojoan.eth