iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

matt @matth217.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I'm trying to shop for a shirt online and it's like the models are stupidly handsome, I know they're trying to trick me into thinking I'll look like that. Not gonna work.

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matt @matth217.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

should be illegal for senior citizens to own printers. too advanced tech.

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matt @matth217.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

One of my core use-case for LLMs is investment research. I'm investing in Japanese equities. 3,800+ listed companies, most with zero sell-side coverage. The filings exist in Japanese, in a format almost nobody parses. I open-sourced the research system patterns I use. Demo + repo below.

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matt @matth217.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

How were all these early bitcoin aficionados so terrible at encrypting their emails? I'm glad they were, but did they not read Cryptonomicon?

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matt @matth217.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Returning from a visit to view Lee's armies in spring 1864, Lincoln's party passed a brigade of black soldiers, who came "screaming, yelling, shouting: 'Hurrah for the Liberator; Hurrah for the President.'" Lincoln was moved to tears, "his voice so broken by emotion that he could hardly reply".

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matt @matth217.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

"kinetic action" is a euphemism for unauthorized, 'just trust me bro' military strikes, right? just to be clear.

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matt @matth217.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

how many mcp servers failed today, claude code?

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matt @matth217.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

ETFs and passive investing need an overhaul. "Congrats on your diversified portfolio!" = "You're now funding companies run by people you'd cross the street to avoid." As it turns out, "broad market exposure" meant bankrolling a lot of absolute ghouls and corporate sycophants.

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matt @matth217.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

Shipped my first Python package to PyPI 🎉 `edinet-tools` is now live. Makes it easy to get Japanese corporate filings and analyze them with LLMs, even if you don't understand the language. `pip install edinet-tools`, then add your API key. pypi.org/project/edin...

pypi.org

edinet-tools

Python package for accessing Japanese corporate financial data from EDINET

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matt @matth217.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

I've been listening to di.fm since 2006, and don't ever change. If you're into electronic music or dance music, this is the best.

di.fm

DI.FM - addictive electronic music

DI.FM streams the world's most addictive electronic music.

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matt @matth217.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

I find myself looking for any spare window of time to write code these days...it's just so insanely productive now.

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matt @matth217.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

waiting for `POST api.anthropic.com/v1/messages "HTTP/1.1 200 OK` praying the response is a valid schema object ritual

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matt @matth217.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

Speaking Tues 5/27 12pm at Japan Innovation Campus, Palo Alto about EDINET API Tools - my open-source project for Japanese financial data. EDINET = Japan's SEC EDGAR. My Python/LLM tools make this data accessible, combining my Tokyo finance background with building cool stuff. Come hang out! 😅

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matt @matth217.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Seems like CFPB uniquely vulnerable among federal agencies? Single-director agency affected by Seila Law (2020), lacks structural independence protections that shield multi-member commissions like the FTC and SEC. Most Americans can't afford financial/legal advice; they need CFPB protection.

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matt @matth217.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Today I launched an early access version of an idea I've been working on since last fall. My very first stock purchases were Toyota and Mitsubishi Corp. yrs ago while working in Tokyo, and I am glad to see Japanese companies attracting more attention recently. corpjapan-2d1df91b29e9.herokuapp.com

corpjapan-2d1df91b29e9.herokuapp.com

AI-Powered Japanese Market Insights

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matt @matth217.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

No Tesla dealership nearby? You can still make a difference! Volunteer to phonebank tomorrow for @joshweil.bsky.social. I did this for the 1st time Fri. Ask each voter to bring 2-3 friends to the polls - this multiplies your impact! One conversation can inspire many votes. Your voice matters.

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matt @matth217.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

the deep sigh that comes from realizing the bug you've been working on for hours was just something really stupid you forgot to do

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matt @matth217.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

born to work with llms and csv files and python and japanese corporate financial data

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matt @matth217.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Human-centered systems, not system-centered humans.

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matt @matth217.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Reddit clowns on TSLA: "Once the stock stops going down, it will go up" Feel free to buy that pile of flaming garbage my mans

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matt @matth217.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

Magnificent energy in front of Palo Alto Tesla dealership on El Camino today, holy cow. #TeslaTakedown

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matt @matth217.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

trying out claude-3.7-sonnet w/ thinking mode enabled today as I code, should be fun with such a large context

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matt @matth217.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

We need an X-Men for cognitive liberty

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matt @matth217.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

It's a good day to sell your TSLA investment exposure

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matt @matth217.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Last week I shared ETF-it, my Python tool to decompose ETF holdings. I got feedback that viewing the actual voting records of Vanguard’s fund managers would be helpful. I've dug deeper and the findings are eye-opening. I analyzed Vanguard's voting patterns for #Tesla, and here's what I uncovered:

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James @gravitysra1nbow.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Unilaterally shutting down USAID via Executive Order and merging it with State is openly illegal and Dems should immediately converge on D.C. and call for protests if Trump tries to do it.

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matt @matth217.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Today's progress: Standardized key Income Statement and Balance Sheet metrics from Japanese corporate filings. Making JP market data accessible to global investors. Let's connect if you need help with Japanese market data. #FinTech

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matt @matth217.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

My goal is to break down language barriers and provide deep, AI-assisted analysis of Japanese corporate disclosures. This isn't for real-time trading, but rather for thorough, strategic research and understanding of the Japanese market.

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matt @matth217.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

My app now parses Japanese semi-annual reports, extracting key financial data and management commentary. Next up: Extraordinary Reports for major corporate changes. Making Japanese market research accessible and insightful is the goal. 📊🤖

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matt @matth217.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

ETF industry is approaching $10T USD in assets under management. 75% controlled by three behemoths. ETFs are convenient but we sacrifice voting right as shareholders, relying on fund mgr to act in our best interest. yea right.. Get back to oversight and voting as a shareholder in a business.

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matt @matth217.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

If you want to sell your TSLA investments, removing them from your ETFs is a good way to start. youtu.be/TjBuBzWPxSg

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ETF-it: Uncover What's Really In Your ETF Investments

YouTube video by Matt Helmer

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matt @matth217.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

If you enjoy the convenience of ETFs, but you're concerned about your retirement funds lining the pockets of junior oligarchs, say "ETF-it!". My new tool lets you peak under the hood of Vanguard ETFs, turning your set-it and forget-it strategy into "I own what???" github.com/matthelmer/e...

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GitHub - matthelmer/etf-it: Python-based tool to decompose ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds) into their component stocks

Python-based tool to decompose ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds) into their component stocks - matthelmer/etf-it

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matt @matth217.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

We need software that doesn't degrade the quality of interpersonal experiences.

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