Geared Up for Another Intense Covid Week
Itâs amazing the havoc a 120-nanometer organism can wreak on the human race. Someone said that every 24 hours feels like a week. That would put us at the end of the school year, which kind of feels like what has actually happened.
I expect this week will be as intense as last week. While there was almost no positive news last week on any front, I feel well organized around the things Iâm working on.
At Foundry Group, my partners and I spent most of our week focused inwardly on our portfolio, individual companies, supporting our partner funds, and providing as much content and connection as we could across all the companies in a rapidly changing environment. We have an awesome community of CEOs and GPs who are deeply connected to each other, so collective situational response and action happened fast. While this week will be more of the same, we feel very aligned on what is going on.
Iâve decided to focus all of my government-related energy on helping at the state level in Colorado, especially around business and innovation. Iâve agreed to be on the Economic Stabilization and Recovery Council responsible for small businesses, minority and women-owned businesses, entrepreneurial businesses, and rural entrepreneurship. Iâve also agreed to chair the Innovation Response Team. Both of these teams spun up over the weekend and have kicked into gear. More soon as we try to get ahead of everything coming at us.
Amy and I have decided to focus our philanthropic resources in Colorado with a focus on healthcare, food, and economic stabilization. So far weâve announced three major grants and campaigns: Boulder Community Health Covid-19 Relief Fund, Covid-19 Response Fund Boulder County, and the Colorado Covid Relief Fund. More are coming this week. The organizations desperately need funding now so if you have resources, please contribute â any amount is appreciated.
Finally, Iâve re-engaged on Twitter, Facebook, and Linkedin as communication channels. While Iâm not watching the stream, Iâm broadcasting whatâs going on and trying to respond to anyone who messages me directly.
Our world is in a crisis unlike any Iâve experienced in my life. Iâm trying to focus my energy on areas I can help the most. If thereâs anything Iâm doing that you want to help with, please reach out and Iâll try to plug you in.