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I guess I worry about a ton of future smear campaigns, or one viral video Of a battery on fire. Much like we saw at the start of EVs becoming popular.

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Come jump in the pool. My new event, Meridian, is on October 21 in Austin. Deep tech founders, investors, academics, policymakers—the people serious about building the future. Not a pitch fest. Real conversations that move capital, pilots, and partnerships. Register: luma.com/cl5924gr

Meridian: Quarterly Showcase of AI in Deep Tech · Luma

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David J. Neff @daveiam.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I guess the real question is comms. How do we convince the general public to use them? Or you thinking its all general commercial/shipping to start with?

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Hey #NYCW folks! Have I got a job for you. My client Helix Earth is looking for a Head of Product as we roll out our hardware into 2027. Want to come work with me? Then this job is for you. lnkd.in/ewMxWZfU

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David J. Neff @daveiam.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Meridian: Quarterly Showcase of AI in Deep Tech · Luma

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David J. Neff @daveiam.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Sigh. It’s wild the @alamodrafthouse.bsky.social doesn’t even give you a printed menu anymore. EVERYTHING is on your phone……

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David J. Neff @daveiam.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Join us. A new quarterly showcase of founders rethinking deep tech and AI in energy transition. This isn't a pitch competition. It's where the serious builders, investors, and operators actually get work done. If you're in that category, register here: luma.com/cl5924gr

Meridian: Quarterly Showcase of AI in Deep Tech · Luma

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David J. Neff @daveiam.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Once a lifetime opportunity this weekend. Full Troublemaker Studios tour plus watching Terminator in 4k. Remember AGI can’t be stopped, or reasoned with. Thank you Robert Rodriguez!

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c0nc0rdance @c0nc0rdance.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

For example, nurse bees have no clock, adult foragers do. If a forager becomes a nurse bee, they lose their ability to tell time so they care for brood 24 hrs/day. That's very relatable to parents of young children. And that's the story of how jet-lagged bees helped us understand chronobiology!

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Busy Honey Bee Hive

Alt: Busy Honey Bee Hive: a honeycomb with a few dozen honeybees moving peacefully on top of each other. They look relaxed to me.

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David J. Neff @daveiam.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

This is a weird timeline. Look how long the line at the mall is for pretzels….

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David J. Neff @daveiam.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Continuing to post what I read. As a botany read this was extra fascinating. Carnivorous plants are the kings and queens of interesting and now we’ve got THE CARNIVOROUS PLANT TREE OF LIFE!

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justthisguy.net @justthisguy.net · 30/08/2026

This may be the most serene, beautiful wildlife imagery I’ve ever encountered.

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David J. Neff @daveiam.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Hahaha this is true. But damn they are good!

David J. Neff @daveiam.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Jeez. This s3 e9 of silo with Colin hanks is making me so anxious. Excellent TV pacing and scripting here. No spoilers! #Silo

David J. Neff @daveiam.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Very happy to see this on the Texas roads today. #EV Thanks to the pilot gas stations for installing this!

David J. Neff @daveiam.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

My 5yo told me it’s going to involve “tricky” numbers to guess my age….jeez thanks a lot!

David J. Neff @daveiam.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

If you need to escape your screens and stare at some trees instead, my modern A-frame cabin in the Catskills is looking pretty spectacular right now. Peak fall foliage is basically here. 🍂 We just added a new deck for premium stargazing! redcottage.com/property/ony...

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David J. Neff @daveiam.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Just finished this great book from @michaelewebber @universityoftexas.bsky.social on the history and power of energy. A great foundation book on the topic as I switch careers. The national defense connection is amazing.

David J. Neff @daveiam.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Hey @pattonoswalt.bsky.social did you see this? You would have killed in that role.

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

It's been a good week for Democrats! After El-Sayed's win, the party rallied around him and showed just how united they are heading into the midterms. Meanwhile, Republican scandals are piling up, making it increasingly likely that Democrats will not only flip the U.S. House but the Senate as well.

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David J. Neff @daveiam.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

My wife about to go #capefear at this birthday party. IYKYK.

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David J. Neff @daveiam.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

🌲✨ Meet your new favorite Catskills escape: The Onyx A-Frame. 29-foot ceilings, a massive wall of windows, and panoramic forest views right from a chef's kitchen. We just added a gorgeous new deck that is begging for your morning coffee ☕✨ redcottage.com/property/ony...

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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 06/08/2026

Fantastic news! The FDA has approved the first mRNA flu vaccine. Using mRNA technology will make it easier to update each season’s flu vaccine to keep up with new variants.

nytimes.com

F.D.A. Approves Moderna’s mRNA Flu Vaccine (Gift Article)

The agency had initially refused to even review the application but reversed course after a public outcry.

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David J. Neff @daveiam.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Extreme heat is emerging as a structural economic risk, with Europe highly exposed. Heat stress events have multiplied sevenfold since the 1980s while the average death toll per event has risen fivefold. www.allianz.com/en/economic_...

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Too hot to grow: The economic costs of extreme heat | Allianz

Extreme heat is emerging as a structural economic risk, with Europe highly exposed. Heat stress events have multiplied sevenfold since the 1980s while the average death toll per event has risen…

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David J. Neff @daveiam.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

I've been lucky enough to dive into a lot of "Tandem" type PV solar companies lately thanks to one of my clients. This headline REALLY caught my eye. Here comes 40 next? eu.longi.com/press/longi-...

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David J. Neff @daveiam.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Sure. The tech is 10-15 years away, but that doesn't stop Wall Street. General Fusion Group Ltd. to begin trading on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “GFUZ” on July 13, becoming the first publicly listed fusion company. www.nasdaq.com/press-releas...

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David J. Neff @daveiam.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Batteries based on sodium ions are entering mass production. Some researchers say they could ultimately be a cheaper, safer alternative to lithium in electric cars and other energy applications. www.nature.com/articles/d41...

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Beyond lithium: how sodium-ion batteries could change the world

Batteries based on sodium ions are entering mass production. Some researchers say they could ultimately be a cheaper, safer alternative to lithium in electric cars and other energy applications.

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David J. Neff @daveiam.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Straight up real life #backrooms at Office Max/Depot.

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David J. Neff @daveiam.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Don't Ghost Grants. The fundraising stack in deep tech startups is always hard. Don't make it harder on yourself. Come read our latest thinking on AI and Grants. medium.com/@daveiam/don...

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Don’t Ghost Grants: How New AI can Supercharge your Effort

By Jacob Borgeson and David J. Neff

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Benjamin Cook @handle.invalid · 21/07/2026

NOAA Climate & Global Change Postdoctoral Fellowship applications are now open! cpaess.ucar.edu/cgc/annual-r... I was one about 350 years ago, and cannot not speakly highly enough of this program. Applications due October 16, 2026

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Climate & Global Change Postdoctoral Program Recruitment Announcement | Cooperative Programs for the Advancement of Earth System Science (CPAESS)Climate & Global Change Postdoctoral Program Recruitmen...

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BookBeeAussie @2024bigone.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/21/o... "Governing via conspiracy theories, personal whim and wish-casting, Trump has taken his place as the most consistently inept president of this century"

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Opinion | Trump’s Kiss of Death (Gift Article)

On top of everything else, the president is inept.

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David J. Neff @daveiam.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

It's always one of the top things on CEO's minds. Where is my next funding come from? Grants can be a HUGE part of that fundraising stack w the help of AI. Here's our latest thinking: www.linkedin.com/pulse/dont-g...

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LinkedIn Pulse

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David J. Neff @daveiam.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

I am always going to love seeing my wife and my son “hiking” around our property in the morning. So cool. And it’s 57 here!

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David J. Neff @daveiam.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

It's been a while since I launched something new. Welcome to Meridian. Meridian is going to be a quarterly AI in Deep Tech salon-type event in Austin. Would love to see you and hear your input. luma.com/cl5924gr #AI

Meridian: Quarterly Showcase of AI in Deep Tech · Luma

Where deep tech meets AI meets the energy transition. Brought to you by Neon Syndicate and the Texas Futures Coalition. Texas is becoming the center of gravity…

David J. Neff @daveiam.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Who’s in? Bidding on this in NYC. Well, I wish. @sothebys.bsky.social

David J. Neff @daveiam.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Him trying not to break at the end was amazing acting skills! Jonald D. Trump.