A historical collection of our writing.
It has been a long few months, and many people’s lives have been turned upside down in untold ways. One way to help is through the 1k Project . The 1k Project matches sponsors with individuals & families in need, using a $1k / month for 3 months model. Recipients are sourced through the Project’s […] Read more (opens Nick Grossman in a new tab)
In the wake of the events of the past few weeks, I am trying to focus my efforts on listening. Here are some things I’m listening to: Dear white people, a list for you. 1. Do not ask Black people to take on more of a burden. — Tuhina Verma Rasche (@tvrasche) June 2, 2020 […] Read more (opens Nick Grossman in a new tab)
Continuing to look for glimmers of hope and positivity in the middle of this crisis, one area that is for sure glimmering is at-home creativity. I know from seeing the numbers from some of USV’s portfolio companies in the “creator” space that creative activity is way up. People are stuck at home, […] Read more (opens Nick Grossman in a new tab)
It’s an overwhelming time right now. Everyone in the world is focused on COVID-19, and to varying degrees, is changing the way they live. From an economic perspective — beyond the obvious massive damage due to a halting of large swaths of the economy, which will need to be addressed with some form […] Read more (opens Nick Grossman in a new tab)
It has been astonishing (and largely encouraging) to see nearly every activity that can be shifted to video begin to go there. Over the past few days, in our house, we’ve seen the following: Piano lesson over FaceTime Band practice over Zoom Many business calls over Zoom Scavenger hunt over […] Read more (opens Nick Grossman in a new tab)
I think a lot about systems — for personal organization, for business automation, for urban information, for financial infrastructure, for the internet, etc. On a big macro level, I have always been fascinated by the way that many forces, people and ideas come together to make things. And on a […] Read more (opens Nick Grossman in a new tab)
