Technology is bringing abundance to the world. But, only a handful of people start the iconic companies with the biggest impact. At Floodgate, we call these special founders the Prime Movers. Prime Movers -- through their vision, talent, and will -- create massive outcomes from nothing. Equally important, they are brave enough to defy conventional wisdom. Walls and barriers and “rules” accepted by others don’t stop them. Floodgate backs Prime Movers before others believe. We are built from the ground-up to partner with Prime Movers when their legendary journeys begin. We’ve seen that breakthroughs seem crazy at first. We are not afraid of startups that re-write the rules (and even the law), if that’s what it takes to create enduring change. We know that a raw startup must navigate through a fog of massive uncertainty. Dramatic and frequent course corrections come with the territory. Taking these risks with founders is unique to our DNA and how we add value.
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There are levels to being AI-pilled. I'm testing a way to see how much AI has seeped into an organizations as we think about how our portfolio can best leverage AI within their teams. Founders - if you believe speed of iteration is important, how you get up this learning curve is a key lever to maintaining speed as you grow. Very open to feedback as I'm learning in public here.
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The average bluejay flies at an altitude of ~30FT. We flew at 13,000FT and set a world record for highest altitude Bluejay flight. Why? To jump into the new world of Bluejay. Evaluating your voice or chat AI agents? Jump in with us, we’re excited to show you our new world. Thanks the Anagram team: Matt Partis, Liam Doerr, Mark Whiteway, and Nathan Barlow. Also thanks to Muhammad Anjum and Shazad Shafi for the amazing video! #ai #ml #aiml #machinelearning #artificialintelligence #startup #yc #voiceai #voice #voiceagents #aiagents #agentic #conversationalai #bluejay
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🚨 Floodgate is hiring for Mike Maples' next Chief of Staff!!! 🚨 My chapter as Mike's chief is coming to a close, and we're beginning the search to raise the bar. This is a full-time role based in the SF Bay Area starting early 2026. You'll work with Mike most hours of the day across investing, company building, and finding ways to level up Floodgate as a fund. Working with Mike has been one of the greatest opportunities of my life. He’s been at the top of his field for decades and still approaches startups and 0-to-1 with unmatched curiosity, creativity, and will to win. Anyone who knows Mike knows he's an n-of-1 investor and human being. You might be a strong candidate for the role if you're: - Relentlessly optimistic and organized - Have an innate competitive drive to be great - Have a high execution tempo - Have had some exposure to startups or vc - Are confident, but low ego If that sounds like you (or someone great you know), please comment, share, and fill out the quick form in the comments. As for me, I'm not going anywhere. I love this team and I'm excited to keep finding and supporting the best founders in their journeys to build world-changing companies.
Great startups don’t just sell products—they change what people believe. Phrases like “No Software,” “Design is multiplayer,” and “Belong anywhere” didn’t describe features; they rewired how people saw the world. Language spreads belief. When others repeat your words, they’re running your worldview. Your language becomes their reality. Most companies fall into the “comparison trap,” saying “We’re better than X.” But that keeps them stuck inside someone else’s frame. The best companies invent new language that forces people to think differently and they install it in human minds the way code is installed in computers. I’ve noticed it often happens in three steps: Define what old assumption you’re replacing, Encode it in clear, emotional language, and Distribute it through every touchpoint until it becomes the norm. Language evolves like code and the best keep updating it. When your words reshape how people think, feel, and act, you don’t just win customers…you define reality itself. I explore this idea more fully in my latest essay on Languaging, which was one of my favorite to write. (Link in the comments.)