Aug 24, 2021At Chapter One we’ve been inspired by the innovation coming from the crypto and web3 ecosystem.At Chapter One we’ve been inspired by the innovation coming from the crypto and web3 ecosystem. Power is shifting from institutions to individuals, consumers are becoming owners, and a new wave of decentralized companies is enabling opportunity for groups of all beliefs and sizes. Crypto isn’t just a financial medium…Crypto2 min readCrypto2 min read
Apr 9, 2021Chapter One is hiring: Investor — CryptoChapter One is hiring a full-time investor to join our team to focus exclusively on crypto investments. This is an opportunity to invest full time in crypto at one of the top emerging seed funds. We believe that crypto and digital assets represent the future of the consumer internet. We…Cryptocurrency1 min readCryptocurrency1 min read
Dec 27, 2020Our first hire: Chief of StaffA few years ago, I started Chapter One with a very simple concept — there should be a venture fund that focuses exclusively on helping founders with all things product. Not the craziest idea. The concept resonated. Our first fund has become a product partner to 40+ founders from the…3 min read3 min read
Oct 29, 2020Raycast: Built In PrivateWe have seen a trend the past few years of startups who are building in public. Founders share their daily successes and failures to build an early community, usually on Twitter. We often tell our founders to build in public, but for productivity software, we recommend another approach. Raycast is…Development3 min readDevelopment3 min read
Aug 4, 2020Product Club: Announcing The Inaugural ClassOriginal article by Gaby Goldberg At Chapter One, we started this accelerator with the goal of staying small and maniacally focused on product. We received over 500 incredible applications and narrowed it down to three, each with a game-changing product and vision. Now, it’s time to get started — let’s…Startup4 min readStartup4 min read
Jul 13, 2020Introducing: Product ClubAt Chapter One, smaller is better. When I created Fund One, I wanted to keep AUM small to make sure I know what the hell I am doing. I’ve seen first time fund managers raise massive funds, which is cool, but I’ve always thought of Chapter One as being a…Startup4 min readStartup4 min read
May 19, 2020Hiring our first Designer in Residence (Summer 2020 role)Chapter One is hiring our first Designer in Residence (summer internship role), based anywhere in the world with an internet connection. You are wildly creative and have designed some weird, out-of-the-box shit on mobile and web. …Job Hunting2 min readJob Hunting2 min read
May 4, 2020Fundraise From Home — Why I’m ExcitedIn early April, Ryan Hoover called to talk about an idea he was exploring with his partner at Weekend Fund, Vedika Jain. At the time, “Fundraise From Home” didn’t have a name, but the basic idea was to create an easier way for entrepreneurs to meet top quality investors with…3 min read3 min read
Apr 16, 2020Cofounder CollectiveIn the past week, I have received emails from many talented people who have have been impacted by COVID-19. One of my first questions to each person has been “have you ever thought about starting a company?” I was pleasantly surprised that many people said “yes” — they will consider…2 min read2 min read
Apr 13, 2020Investing in Roam ResearchIn San Francisco, there is a small music venue called Rickshaw Stop in Hayes Valley. I used to go there when I was young and cool. I sometimes went to the venue on a random night and saw people waiting in long lines for a band I had never heard…Investing4 min readInvesting4 min read
