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Brett Hagler

@bretthagler

CEO @Newstoryhomes: we pioneer market-based housing solutions, hometeam.vc, John 3:30

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This chart compares annual global philanthropy (~$500 billion) to investable assets (~$300+ trillion). Opportunity for the biggest change and the only pool of money large enough to actually reduce the housing crisis is a smart capitalist system. As an example, for the housing

This chart compares annual global philanthropy (~$500 billion) to investable assets (~$300+ trillion). 

Opportunity for the biggest change and the only pool of money large enough to actually reduce the housing crisis is a smart capitalist system. 

As an example, for the housing
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> Instead of assuming a big social problem (housing, water, food, etc.) can’t be solved by the market, ask a different question: how can entrepreneurs help more people participate in the white boxes?

> Instead of assuming a big social problem (housing, water, food, etc.) can’t be solved by the market, ask a different question: how can entrepreneurs help more people participate in the white boxes?
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Garry Tan Garry Tan, that's right! This goes back to what we learned nearly ten years ago at Y Combinator... make something people want! And the best way to know if they want it, is if they will pay for it. That is true with everything from software to land, utilities, a home.

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“Wise people are builders— they build families, businesses, communities. And through intelligence and insight their enterprises are established and endure.” – Proverbs 23: 3 TPT

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Wander is an inspiring story. Could only imagine the haters they had a few years ago. They have executed like maniacs and now have a world of opportunity. Congrats Wander team

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We need a coalition of mayors to run on the opposite of this terrifying ad. To run on making your municipality the most attractive place for the market to BUILD MORE HOUSING. On getting the engine of capitalism going for the underserved demand in your town.

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Exercise is the best medicine. As a cancer survivor myself, it’s amazing to see these results. Hope oncologists and doctors get more serious about this prescription.

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“It turned out that the first big lesson we learned was that there was much, much more business out there in the small towns than anybody, including me, had ever dreamed of."  – Sam Walton David Senra 📝 lesson applied: Go after the imbalance of supply and demand in

“It turned out that the first big lesson we learned was that there was much, much more business out there in the small towns than anybody, including me, had ever dreamed of." 
– Sam Walton 

<a href="/FoundersPodcast/">David Senra</a> 📝 lesson applied: Go after the imbalance of supply and demand in
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Data so good you can’t ignore it. After the fall of communism in 1989, Poland adopted capitalism. What’s happened since:

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Hello from Las Catalinas! If you’re into architecture, placemaking, walkable communities — it is insanely inspiring. lascatalinascr.com Go Charles Brewer for bringing this extraordinary town to life.

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Register to learn about New Story Capital’s investment model. We will share our thesis, step by step process, completed case study, and the opportunities ahead. June 25th, 12pm EST Sign up here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Register to learn about New Story Capital’s investment model. We will share our thesis, step by step process, completed case study, and the opportunities ahead. 

June 25th, 12pm EST 

Sign up here: 
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…
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When local govs make it simpler to build market rate housing = more affordable. When local govs restrict market forces (rent freeze, controls, extra regulations) = more expensive. Great article below contrasting market, capitalist based vs. controlled, socialist based housing

When local govs make it simpler to build market rate housing = more affordable. When local govs restrict market forces (rent freeze, controls, extra regulations) = more expensive. 

Great article below contrasting market, capitalist based vs. controlled, socialist based housing
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visited Blackwood Groves this week in Bozeman, MT. Awesome, new urbanism neighborhood with spectacular views, great location. If you’re looking to buy/rent an affordable + high quality home in Montana that is ~10min from downtown Bozeman and ~10min from world class trails,

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When David Senra emails top ten highlights per episode, forward to your team with a few notes and how relates to your values. For an ambitious team member, I can’t think of a better, simpler, more accessible personal and leadership development program than consistently

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With the yimby vibe shift and policy seemingly shifting in the right direction for increasing housing supply, one topic I don’t hear enough about: WHO is going to do all the building? Millions of units. Yes, technology will help, but it’s a piece to the larger puzzle.

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I remember PB telling New Story at YC, “You could build new towns.” We were 24yr old kids. Knew almost nothing ab what it takes to “build towns.” PB encourages this mentality in founders. Fast forward. We’re producing ~2,500 housing lots this year, that will start a few new