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James Oliver, Jr. @jamesoliverjr.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

excited to see folks getting their copies of the book.

James Oliver, Jr. @jamesoliverjr.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

❤️ My heart is full. I got a copy of my new book in the mail this week. I'm honored to be leading the founder mental health charge. Available on amazon 👇🏾 a.co/d/gJnKOZp

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James Oliver, Jr. @jamesoliverjr.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Just wrapped an inspiring talk at The Real Summit hosted by THE REAL Mental Health Foundation, created by Shawn Lesser. I moderated a conversation with Brad Feld about how investors can destigmatize conversations about founder mental health. Will share the replay when I get it.

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James Oliver, Jr. @jamesoliverjr.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

72% of founders struggle with their mental health. Too many suffer in silence. My new book Burn Bright, Not Out (foreword by Techstars CEO David Cohen, co-authored by Django Degree) shatters that silence with stories from founders & investors. Pre-order👇🏾 www.focusonwords.com/burnbrightno...

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James Oliver, Jr. @jamesoliverjr.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

Guess it's not a surprise that Trump hasn't issued a statement about the Emory shooting the other day. If I missed it, please post it here.

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James Oliver, Jr. @jamesoliverjr.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

Good chat today with angel investor, Jeffrey Jabon, about what he looks for before writing a check. www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCNH...

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3 surprising things I look for before writing an investor check

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James Oliver, Jr. @jamesoliverjr.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Seems like the older I get, the pettier I become. 🤷🏾‍♂️ 🤣

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James Oliver, Jr. @jamesoliverjr.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

Seen on my men's mental health walk this morning

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James Oliver, Jr. @jamesoliverjr.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

Raising money to provide free mental therapy for another 150 startup founders. Learn more and become a donor 👇🏾 www.flipcause.com/secure/cause... youtube.com/shorts/I9Otf...

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Raising $80K to provide free mental therapy for 150 founders

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James Oliver, Jr. @jamesoliverjr.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

@anthonyha.bsky.social Hey Anthony, here's a good writeup of the work I'm doing to pay for mental therapy for founders. Founders are struggling now and this project really matters. Game to learn more? www.theqgentleman.com/post/2025-06...

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This Founder Is Making Mental Health Therapy Free for Entrepreneurs - The Quintessential Gentleman

James Oliver Jr. partners with Techstars to provide free mental health therapy for U.S. founders, honoring his grandmother's legacy.

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James Oliver, Jr. @jamesoliverjr.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

I suspect there is an inverse correlation between the number of exclamation points a person uses and how genuine they are. 🤔

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James Oliver, Jr. @jamesoliverjr.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Great convo with Sharon Gillenwater about how she built and sold her startup for $25M without being an asshole. youtu.be/BPp8TB7RLFc

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Learn how Sharon Gillenwater Built & Sold a $25 Million Tech Company Without Being an A hole

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James Oliver, Jr. @jamesoliverjr.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Being a father and being a dad are two completely different things

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James Oliver, Jr. @jamesoliverjr.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Had an awesome time at my first REAL mental health men's walk as the Johns Creek/Alpharetta, GA ambassador last weekend. If you live in the area, join us July 19th for the next one. youtube.com/shorts/3M7lO...

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The REAL men's mental health walk in Johns Creek/Alpharetta, GA

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James Oliver, Jr. @jamesoliverjr.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

If you live in the Johns Creek/Alpharetta, GA area, join me for THE REAL - Men’s Walk on Sunday, June 22nd. No pressure. No agenda. Just guys showing up, walking, and connecting - however they need to. Everyone is welcome. RSVP 👇🏾 lu.ma/rks677nz

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James Oliver, Jr. @jamesoliverjr.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Shoutout to The Quintessential Gentleman and the homie Eric Keith for this great article amplifying the work I'm doing with the Kabila Founder Mental Health Fund to provide free mental therapy for founders. Read the article 👇🏾 www.theqgentleman.com/post/2025-06...

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James Oliver, Jr. @jamesoliverjr.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Smoked short ribs. Smoked short-ribbing.

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James Oliver, Jr. @jamesoliverjr.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

I'm back at it again. Paying for mental therapy for a US-based founder who wants it, but can't afford it, via my Kabila Founder Mental Health Fund. If that's you. HMU. youtu.be/gtzD-u2d_3w?...

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i’m paying for mental therapy for one founder today

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James Oliver, Jr. @jamesoliverjr.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

3 things I learned since providing free mental therapy for startup founders. 1. There are a lot of performances about founder mental health on social media 2. Founders are shy about getting the help they need 3. We need to talk more about this to destigmatize it youtu.be/fXfINGDAPO8?...

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3 things I learned since providing free mental therapy to founders

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James Oliver, Jr. @jamesoliverjr.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

Anyone else watching Mobland? The show is craaaaaaazzzy!

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James Oliver, Jr. @jamesoliverjr.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

My conversation today with legendary investor Brad Feld. A good watch if you're an investor and want to prioritize the mental health of the founders in your portfolio. youtu.be/sdqhsnvVhqw

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Brad Feld + Kabila Ventures: How to prioritize the mental wellness of founders in your portfolio

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James Oliver, Jr. @jamesoliverjr.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

🎉 We exceeded our goal of $50K in donations to provide free mental therapy to 100 founders. Join us on this important mission and become a donor today 👇🏾 www.flipcause.com/secure/cause... #mentalhealth #founderwellness

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James Oliver, Jr. @jamesoliverjr.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Investors, how are you prioritizing the mental wellness of the founders in your portfolio? Join me (Kabila Ventures) and legendary investor Brad Feld this Friday for a virtual conversation about this important topic. Link to RSVP 👇🏾 lu.ma/95huysjs youtube.com/shorts/w__Bi...

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Investors, how are you prioritizing the mental wellness of the founders in your portfolio?

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James Oliver, Jr. @jamesoliverjr.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Uploading videos on this platform needs work.

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James Oliver, Jr. @jamesoliverjr.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

I'm destigmatizing conversations about founder mental health. If you're a founder/investor, don't be surprised if you get a "random" link from me with a request to share your thoughts. youtu.be/KuyVkS_LrcQ

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I'm destigmatizing conversations about founder mental health.

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James Oliver, Jr. @jamesoliverjr.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Founders, meet angel investor, Sa'Mara Roberts today, and learn about three surprising things she looks for before writing a founder a check. RSVP 👇🏾 go.joinkabila.com/angel

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James Oliver, Jr. @jamesoliverjr.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Yesterday, on LinkedIn, I announced that I'm paying for mental therapy for 3 US-based founders who want it, but can't afford it. I'm so thankful to be able to do this work via our Kabila Founder Mental Health Fund. If you'd like to become a donor 👇 www.flipcause.com/secure/cause...

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Kabila Founder Mental Health Fund

A $150 donation provides two free mental therapy sessions for a founder!

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James Oliver, Jr. @jamesoliverjr.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Is it me, or is 1923 the most depressing TV show ever?

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James Oliver, Jr. @jamesoliverjr.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Debating with the kids about cheese being a pizza topping. I say no way! Cheese isn't a topping. No cheese = No pizza What say you?

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James Oliver, Jr. @jamesoliverjr.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

🎉 I love to see AFROTECH amplifying our work to get free mental therapy to founders who want it but can’t afford it! And I’m super thankful to my mentor & friend, Techstars co-founder Brad Feld for giving us a $25K grant. afrotech.com/james-oliver-launches-mental-health-fund-for-founders

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James Oliver, Jr. @jamesoliverjr.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

Tyrone action figure 2.0 🤣 Y'all loved the first Tyrone action figure, but it simply wasn't right. The laptop and headphones were cliché. And Curtis, Tyrone's trusty Investment Principal, was missing. No more! 😎 #funnyshit #startuphumor #VC #founders

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James Oliver, Jr. @jamesoliverjr.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

At the Kabila Founder Mental Health Fund, we are de-stigmatizing conversations about founders getting mental therapy. Join us!

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James Oliver, Jr. @jamesoliverjr.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Tyrone is PISSED at Donald Trump for pausing Tariffs. Trump needs to get his act together and keep doing what he was doing if Tyrone is going to be able to do his job and decelerate startups. youtube.com/shorts/Ybhgw...

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Tyrone is pissed at Donald Trump

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