Just wrapped an inspiring talk at The Real Summit hosted by THE REAL Mental Health Foundation, created by Shawn Lesser. I moderated a conversation with Brad Feld about how investors can destigmatize conversations about founder mental health. Will share the replay when I get it.

72% of founders struggle with their mental health. Too many suffer in silence. My new book Burn Bright, Not Out (foreword by Techstars CEO David Cohen, co-authored by Django Degree) shatters that silence with stories from founders & investors. Pre-order👇🏾 www.focusonwords.com/burnbrightno...

Guess it's not a surprise that Trump hasn't issued a statement about the Emory shooting the other day. If I missed it, please post it here.

Good chat today with angel investor, Jeffrey Jabon, about what he looks for before writing a check. www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCNH...

Been vibing HARD to this joint lately www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmm4...

Of course he is... www.mediaite.com/media/entert...

Seems like the older I get, the pettier I become. 🤷🏾‍♂️ 🤣

Seen on my men's mental health walk this morning

Raising money to provide free mental therapy for another 150 startup founders. Learn more and become a donor 👇🏾 www.flipcause.com/secure/cause... youtube.com/shorts/I9Otf...

@anthonyha.bsky.social Hey Anthony, here's a good writeup of the work I'm doing to pay for mental therapy for founders. Founders are struggling now and this project really matters. Game to learn more? www.theqgentleman.com/post/2025-06...

@anthonyha.bsky.social Thanks for your article, Anthony. I was considering using therapy chatbots as part of my program with the Kabila Founder Mental Health Fund. Not so sure now. techcrunch.com/2025/07/13/s...

I suspect there is an inverse correlation between the number of exclamation points a person uses and how genuine they are. 🤔

Great convo with Sharon Gillenwater about how she built and sold her startup for $25M without being an asshole. youtu.be/BPp8TB7RLFc

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Had an awesome time at my first REAL mental health men's walk as the Johns Creek/Alpharetta, GA ambassador last weekend. If you live in the area, join us July 19th for the next one. youtube.com/shorts/3M7lO...

If you live in the Johns Creek/Alpharetta, GA area, join me for THE REAL - Men’s Walk on Sunday, June 22nd. No pressure. No agenda. Just guys showing up, walking, and connecting - however they need to. Everyone is welcome. RSVP 👇🏾 lu.ma/rks677nz

Shoutout to The Quintessential Gentleman and the homie Eric Keith for this great article amplifying the work I'm doing with the Kabila Founder Mental Health Fund to provide free mental therapy for founders. Read the article 👇🏾 www.theqgentleman.com/post/2025-06...

Dinner. Nom Nom Nom

Smoked short ribs. Smoked short-ribbing.

I'm back at it again. Paying for mental therapy for a US-based founder who wants it, but can't afford it, via my Kabila Founder Mental Health Fund. If that's you. HMU. youtu.be/gtzD-u2d_3w?...

3 things I learned since providing free mental therapy for startup founders. 1. There are a lot of performances about founder mental health on social media 2. Founders are shy about getting the help they need 3. We need to talk more about this to destigmatize it youtu.be/fXfINGDAPO8?...

I'm partnering with Techstars to give mental therapy grants to Techstars founders. www.linkedin.com/posts/james-...

Interesting article www.realsimple.com/healthy-habi...

Never understood why people put the toilet paper under. 😃 www.upworthy.com/how-to-hang-...

Anyone else watching Mobland? The show is craaaaaaazzzy!

My conversation today with legendary investor Brad Feld. A good watch if you're an investor and want to prioritize the mental health of the founders in your portfolio. youtu.be/sdqhsnvVhqw

What's the over/under on how soon Twitler blinks? www.cnbc.com/2025/05/21/r...

🎉 We exceeded our goal of $50K in donations to provide free mental therapy to 100 founders. Join us on this important mission and become a donor today 👇🏾 www.flipcause.com/secure/cause... #mentalhealth #founderwellness

Investors, how are you prioritizing the mental wellness of the founders in your portfolio? Join me (Kabila Ventures) and legendary investor Brad Feld this Friday for a virtual conversation about this important topic. Link to RSVP 👇🏾 lu.ma/95huysjs youtube.com/shorts/w__Bi...

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Great article www.inc.com/jessica-stil...

I'm destigmatizing conversations about founder mental health. If you're a founder/investor, don't be surprised if you get a "random" link from me with a request to share your thoughts. youtu.be/KuyVkS_LrcQ

Hosting this important conversation for investors. Tap in. lu.ma/95huysjs

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Founders, meet angel investor, Sa'Mara Roberts today, and learn about three surprising things she looks for before writing a founder a check. RSVP 👇🏾 go.joinkabila.com/angel

Yesterday, on LinkedIn, I announced that I'm paying for mental therapy for 3 US-based founders who want it, but can't afford it. I'm so thankful to be able to do this work via our Kabila Founder Mental Health Fund. If you'd like to become a donor 👇 www.flipcause.com/secure/cause...

Is it me, or is 1923 the most depressing TV show ever?

Debating with the kids about cheese being a pizza topping. I say no way! Cheese isn't a topping. No cheese = No pizza What say you?

Fascinating. We can only hope. www.mediaite.com/podcasts/sco...

🎉 I love to see AFROTECH amplifying our work to get free mental therapy to founders who want it but can’t afford it! And I’m super thankful to my mentor & friend, Techstars co-founder Brad Feld for giving us a $25K grant. afrotech.com/james-oliver-launches-mental-health-fund-for-founders

What a surprise! Said no one... www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

Tyrone action figure 2.0 🤣 Y'all loved the first Tyrone action figure, but it simply wasn't right. The laptop and headphones were cliché. And Curtis, Tyrone's trusty Investment Principal, was missing. No more! 😎 #funnyshit #startuphumor #VC #founders

At the Kabila Founder Mental Health Fund, we are de-stigmatizing conversations about founders getting mental therapy. Join us!

The last time oil was under $60 a barrel was during covid. www.cnbc.com/2025/04/10/o...

I always wondered what would happen if China dumped US Treasuries. We may be about to find out. www.forbes.com/sites/joelsh...

Tyrone is PISSED at Donald Trump for pausing Tariffs. Trump needs to get his act together and keep doing what he was doing if Tyrone is going to be able to do his job and decelerate startups. youtube.com/shorts/Ybhgw...

Now would be a good time for Congress to take back its power over tariffs.

Tyrone action figure loading in 3...2... 🤣 If you follow me regularly, you've probably seen Tyrone, Managing Director of the StarTech Decelerator progam, and his Talking Tech With Tyrone "TV show". Tyrone decelerates startups. You're welcome.