The last several months have been anything but normal for anyone starting, building, or funding early-stage companies. But as we all know, when things don't go well, then there's a story to tell. Venture has to evolve. My thoughts on the topic below. open.substack.com/pub/markph…

Last but not least, consider investing. Learn more about our 506(c) fund below — this is the same thing @Jason uses to raise his fund, right Jason? Join us as we invest to optimize for founder outcomes. tinyurl.com/11TribesVentures…

Ok Twitter. I need your help. We have BIG NEWS at @11TribesVC. We’re announcing the launch of our second fund. And I need your help to spread the word. Why? Because we’re raising publicly. Which means YOU can invest! Let me tell you more…

With a set of investors like this, Season 10 of the pitch is bound to be the best one yet 🔥 Typically, investing is a individual sport, but it was a ton of fun to meet the founders and unpack each deal alongside @NealBloom @dunkhippo33 @paigefinnn and @chudson Look out for new episodes of @thepitchshow in the fall!

The world lost a great man today in Tim Keller. I count my life among the many that Tim impacted through his speaking and writing. I read Tim's book Every Good Endeavor during some of the most challenging professional moments of my life. Tim wrote... "A job is a vocation only if someone else calls you to do it for them rather than for yourself. And so our work can be a calling only if it is reimagined as a mission of service to something beyond merely our own interests. Thinking of work mainly as a means of self-fulfillment and self-realization slowly crushes a person.” Safe to say it fundamentally and permanently changed the way I approach work. If Tim's words above resonate with you, if you leave work each day feeling empty and unfulfilled, shoot me a message and I will send you a copy of the book (I really will! I'm that serious about it). Thank you Tim. Rest in peace.

Human resilience has been on my mind as I journey alongside incredible entrepreneurs at @11TribesVC. More to come on resilience soon… In the meantime, how @findkadence supports founders in resilience is incredible. I’m thrilled to join them on 3/1. lnkd.in/eUpemwiJ

It was a total blast joining @thepitchshow. Stories matter and @joshmuccio + @muccio_lisa ability to share those stories will shape the next generation of entrepreneurs. Grateful to play a small part.

Reflecting this morning on a tremendous week at @CapitalCamp. Thanks to @BrentBeshore and @patrick_oshag for gathering such an intentional and thoughtful group of leaders. While the takeaways are numerous, I can’t shake what @kenneth0stanley shared on setting objectives… 🧵

As an investor in @ImmersedVR, couldn’t agree more @brian_armstrong. Huge things ahead for this medium, this company, and this team. Let’s go @RenjiBijoy!!