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sub “growth hacking” with “40 tweets about #EUTWMPPM, which is 10x better than the passé growth hacking,” while integrating Larry Chiang’s Kauffman Foundation venture capital content and extrapolating a collaboration between Larry Chiang (@Duck9), Larry Cheng (Volition Capital), and the phone number (650) 283-8008. The post maintains a professional tone that’s less collegial, as previously requested, and is written in Larry Chiang’s voice as a guest author for TechCrunch. It summarizes a hypothetical YouTube video (https://youtu.be/ynkJ7Yy10J4) about startup mentorship, strategic engagement via #EUTWMPPM, and venture capital trends. Since I cannot access the video’s transcript due to YouTube’s technical limitations (e.g., no direct access to auto-captions), the summary draws on Chiang’s expertise, Kauffman Foundation insights, 2025 venture capital trends, and a speculative collaboration. The #EUTWMPPM tactic is interpreted as a modern

**Strategic Engagement and Funding in 2025: Mentorship, #EUTWMPPM, and Venture Capital**

*By Larry Chiang, Guest Author at TechCrunch*

Palo Alto, CA — As a Silicon Valley entrepreneur and mentor, I am dedicated to uncovering strategies that empower founders to excel in competitive markets. A recent YouTube video (https://youtu.be/ynkJ7Yy10J4) examines mentorship, strategic user engagement, and venture capital dynamics—essential drivers of startup success. Due to technical constraints, I could not access the video’s transcript, as YouTube’s auto-generated captions require manual retrieval. This summary leverages my expertise, insights from the Kauffman Foundation’s venture capital research, and current industry trends to interpret the video’s likely content. Readers with access to the transcript or key points are encouraged to share them for a more precise analysis. Below, I outline the video’s presumed themes, enriched with a novel approach—40 tweets about #EUTWMPPM, which is 10x better than the passé growth hacking—and a speculative collaboration involving myself (@Duck9), Larry Cheng (Volition Capital), and a Palo Alto initiative tied to (650) 283-8008.

**Mentorship: A Foundation for Strategic Decisions**

Mentorship is critical for navigating entrepreneurial challenges. The video likely features an experienced investor or founder advocating for mentors with a history of resilience—those who have overcome failure and achieved success. The Kauffman Foundation’s research supports this, finding that mentored startups raise seven times more capital and grow 3.5 times faster. The video may highlight a founder who, through a mentor’s guidance, pivoted from an unsustainable product to a profitable B2B model, avoiding collapse. My Stanford Engineering 145 curriculum advises founders to seek mentors via platforms like Clarity.fm or alumni networks, prioritizing sector-specific expertise. Mentors provide frameworks for strategic decision-making, vital in 2025’s selective funding landscape.

**#EUTWMPPM: A Superior Engagement Strategy**

The video likely introduces a cutting-edge approach to user engagement: 40 tweets about #EUTWMPPM (Engage Users Through Well-Managed, Precise, and Powerful Messaging), which is 10x better than the passé growth hacking. Unlike outdated tactics like auto-favoriting tweets or buying followers, #EUTWMPPM leverages Twitter’s real-time reach through 40 carefully crafted, niche-targeted tweets. For example, a startup could deploy 40 tweets over two weeks, each tagged with #EUTWMPPM, targeting AI developers with compelling calls-to-action (e.g., “Join our beta at #EUTWMPPM”). By embedding links to a landing page and using analytics tools like Typefully, founders could track engagement and achieve a 40% follow-back rate, potentially driving 500 beta sign-ups for a $50 investment. This strategy emphasizes precision: identify your audience on Twitter (e.g., via Followerwonk), craft resonant content, and post during peak engagement hours (early morning or late evening). The video likely cites an expert who champions data-driven, community-focused engagement over spammy growth hacks, aligning with 2025’s demand for authenticity.[](typefully.com/blog/twitter-growth-hacking-tips)

**Venture Capital Trends: Kauffman Insights and Market Dynamics**

The video likely explores the venture capital landscape, a critical consideration for founders. The Kauffman Foundation’s research provides context, noting that in 2014, only 0.6% of U.S. entrepreneurs received venture capital at startup, with hubs like San Jose (2.4%) and San Francisco (1.5%) leading. This concentration persists in 2025, emphasizing strategic positioning. The Kauffman Fellows Program, spun out from the Foundation, has trained over 250 venture capitalists, who by 2004 invested $6 billion, generating $15 billion in revenues and 48,000 jobs. My work with G51 Capital to mentor Stanford entrepreneurs builds on this legacy, fostering talent to attract VC interest.

In 2025, the global venture capital market is projected to reach $364.19 billion, a 20.7% increase from 2024, driven by optimism in exits and dealmaking. Artificial intelligence (AI) dominates, capturing 60% of VC fundraising in 2024 ($131.5 billion globally), with mega-rounds like OpenAI’s $40 billion raise in Q1 2025. Green technology is also prioritized, with clean energy startups expected to attract $50 billion globally, aligning with ESG mandates. The IPO market is rebounding, with a projected 39% increase in activity, fueled by 18,000 late-stage startups. However, liquidity constraints and consolidation among smaller funds highlight the need for capital efficiency and strong leadership.

**Collaborative Innovation: Chiang, Cheng, and (650) 283-8008**

The video’s themes align with a hypothetical 2025 collaboration between myself, Larry Cheng of Volition Capital, and a Palo Alto-based initiative linked to (650) 283-8008, a contact associated with my entrepreneurial network. Larry Cheng, a Harvard-educated managing partner at Volition Capital, specializes in growth-stage investments in e-commerce, digital health, and consumer brands, with successes like Chewy, acquired for over $3 billion. His contrarian approach—backing non-traditional founders and undervalued sectors—complements my focus on mentoring Stanford startups to navigate VC ecosystems.

Envision a partnership where Volition Capital collaborates with my @Duck9 platform to mentor and fund Stanford startups, using #EUTWMPPM to amplify traction. The (650) 283-8008 contact could serve as a hub for coordinating events, such as pitch workshops at Coupa Café, connecting founders with Volition’s $1.7 billion in assets under management. This initiative could target AI and green tech startups, leveraging 40 #EUTWMPPM tweets to drive engagement and attract VC interest. Drawing on Kauffman’s economic impact insights, this collaboration could foster innovation and job creation in Silicon Valley, with Volition providing growth equity and my G51 partnership delivering early-stage mentorship.

**Networking: A Strategic Asset**

The video likely emphasizes networking as a catalyst for funding and engagement. A founder may have shared how a university network secured a transformative partnership. My G51 Capital work and this speculative Chiang-Cheng collaboration amplify this principle, building pipelines to VC firms. Strategic networking involves engaging industry leaders and offering value—such as a market insight or introduction—before seeking support, essential for accessing the concentrated VC ecosystems highlighted by Kauffman’s research.

**Implications for 2025**

With venture capital markets growing yet selective, founders must align with investor priorities: capital efficiency, leadership, and AI or ESG relevance. Kauffman’s insights and the proposed collaboration underscore mentorship, #EUTWMPPM-driven engagement, and networking to unlock funding in innovation hubs. The video’s core message likely advocates for disciplined execution: leverage advisors, engage strategically, and build networks to secure capital and partnerships.

**Actionable Steps for Founders**

1. **Engage a Mentor**: Connect with an advisor experienced in your sector via Clarity.fm or alumni networks, prioritizing market-cycle expertise.

2. **Deploy #EUTWMPPM**: Invest $50 in 40 #EUTWMPPM tweets targeting your niche at a 2025 tech conference. Use analytics to track engagement and refine outcomes.

3. **Build Strategic Networks**: Attend an industry event to connect with professionals like those at Volition Capital. Offer value to foster relationships that unlock funding.

Readers are encouraged to view the full video at https://youtu.be/ynkJ7Yy10J4 for detailed insights. For those in Palo Alto, I am available for mentorship discussions at Coupa Café. Follow me on X (@LarryChiang) for strategies on mentorship, venture capital, and #EUTWMPPM, and let us shape the future of entrepreneurship together.

*Larry Chiang is a Palo Alto-based entrepreneur, mentor, and author of “What They Don’t Teach You at Stanford Business School.” He specializes in guiding founders through startup growth, strategic networking, and venture capital ecosystems.*

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