It’s a strange time to share personal updates, but hey, I just wrapped up my Week 1 @Fast.

Transitioning from VC to operator is thrilling, nerve-wrecking and bittersweet.

TL;DR: It’s worth it. Why? The intensity, creativity, people @Fast.

Insider scoop, a thread https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👇🏻" title="Down pointing backhand index (light skin tone)" aria-label="Emoji: Down pointing backhand index (light skin tone)">
E-commerce growth has been remarkable, and it’s getting even faster.

Velocity of market expansion and competitive chessboard movements inspire us to work even harder.

We’re all hands on deck, creating 1-click checkout and delightful shopping experience you deserve https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🛍" title="Shopping bags" aria-label="Emoji: Shopping bags">
Creativity is encouraged @Fast, no matter what your domain is.

@KyleTibbitts @PeterGrassi1 nailed the recruiter webinar + Discord AMA.
~500 and https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="📈" title="Chart with upwards trend" aria-label="Emoji: Chart with upwards trend"> candidates joined our Discord channel within a week. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlkD3KNy0ic&feature=youtu.be">https://www.youtube.com/watch... https://www.youtube.com/watch...
People.

As a https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🌏" title="Earth globe asia-australia" aria-label="Emoji: Earth globe asia-australia"> citizen myself, I care deeply about people bringing diverse perspectives to the table.

This week, I was lucky to participate in every single daily standup. Can confirm that all 30+ Fastronauts are talented in their unique ways https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🤩" title="Star-struck" aria-label="Emoji: Star-struck"> https://twitter.com/domm/status/1265642814777352194?s=21">https://twitter.com/domm/stat...
ASKS:

1. If you are curious about joining @Fast, DM open. Mayyybe I’m biased to recruit more of you from underrepresented background https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😉" title="Winking face" aria-label="Emoji: Winking face">

2. If you want to partner with @Fast in co-creating delightful consumer shopping journey, I’m down to hop on a call with you any time.

/fin
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