Face the tiger (we got the footage from their office)

White Collar PEDs Are productivity drugs worth the trade-offs? Find out as reporter Park MacDougald test-drives Wall Street and Silicon Valley’s favorite “prodrugs,” trying everything from Vyvanse to Zyn to Huberman-style “nootropic” optimization.

‘Offered the opportunity to test-drive as many substances as I could get my hands on, gonzo style, I figured—sure, why not?’ Park MacDougald (depicted below) punishes his mind and body for science and discovers the tachycardiac highs and bleak lows of White Collar PEDs. Colossus

Ramtin Naimi started a successful hedge fund at 19, went bankrupt at 24, and then built a $1.8 billion venture firm backed by investing icons like Stanley Druckenmiller, Marc Andreessen 🇺🇸, and Bill Ackman. Michael Ovitz calls Naimi his “non-biological son.” Founders say he’s “the most

We’ve been quietly building Abstract for 9 years. Thank you to Patrick OShaughnessy and Dom Cooke Colossus for giving us the opportunity to share our story. We’re just getting started! joincolossus.com/article/ramtin…

“This is the single most important person you’ll meet, whether you succeed or fail. Ramtin Naimi is the key to the kingdom you want.” -- George Sivulka

If you know Ramtin Naimi, you know this is only act 1. Inspiring to look back at the long and winding road just to get here! To the moon, my love. ♥️ joincolossus.com/article/ramtin…

I met Ramtin Naimi through Michael Ovitz who described him as among the hardest working young people he’s met. Seeing as how Ovitz has met…everyone…I was intrigued. Despite some early stumbles, Ramtin has pushed incredibly hard to become one of the leading and most active seed

Incredible story

Incredible profile on my friend Ramtin Naimi in Colossus Ramtin's drive and work ethic have inspired me for years and I'm glad he's finally telling his story publicly. Undoubtedly a future Hall of Famer

Ramtin is a close friend and an undeniable force of nature. Thrilled for more people to hear his remarkable story. Ramtin Naimi Abstract

A great piece on Ramtin Naimi. I am a big believer in people who bounce back from challenges. The Man With the Hot Hand - Colossus joincolossus.com/article/ramtin…

One of my favourite stories and quotes.

Colossus has established an extraordinary bar for great writing, and this latest piece is no exception - well done Dom Cooke joincolossus.com/article/ramtin…

Great discussion with Ramtin Naimi, filled with texture on all the angles that make him unique.

This issue has something for everyone: AI, drugs, drones, rising stars, and forever stars -- KK and Edwin Land. Secure your copy now.

This piece is an absolute must read. Amazing how well articulated Ramtin’s differentiation and culture is For as much as VC harp on produce market fit, few firms are reflective enough to apply it to their own business / firm Patrick OShaughnessy Dom Cooke

My kind of founder

I'm honored that @JoinColossus wrote a profile on how we're building Esmeralda from the ground up! The piece covers everything from our 5 design principles to why we spend so much time in spreadsheets & talking to civil engineers

More than any software startup, this is what vision, agency, and playing the long game looks like. Simply one of the most inspired, dogged undertakings (ventures? life's works?) you will find in this great golden state.