Howdy,
This is my monthly update email. Just like companies send updates to their investors, I send updates to you. (Past updates linked) If we met recently, consider this a follow up!
If you are reading this, it is because I am grateful for you.
I’ve moved this to Substack for transparency, sexy-ness, and ease of use for you and me.
The contents:
1. TLDR
2. People I met
3. Events I attended/Did
4. Lessons/Patterns
5. Projects
6. This coming month
7. Problems I have, Feedback Requests
TLDR:
SF→Arizona→Austin, Tx. People, people, and more people. Sedona, Grand Canyon, SXSW, and much reading and writing.
Thinking about moving to NYC even if there is no A+ opportunity I’ve accepted.
Some people I got to talk to/work with:
Bill Gurley - GP @ Benchmark, Author
John Hu - Built Stan in public
Andrew Yeung - Gatsby of tech
Owen Loh - Oxford Physicist, Founder
Katya Marchenko - Founders Run Club, Interactive Game Founder
Andres Concha - Leaders of Tomorrow podcast, Founder
Pablo Casilimas - Managing partner at OneSixOne Ventures
Angela Mascarenas - Founder of Furnace Group
Many other amazing people!Lessons/Patterns:
Find creation that feels like play
Rather than giving advice, give challenges
‘Let nerds keep their money and you rule the world’ - Paul Graham
Take wisely and you do not become less - I am the Grand Canyon
Strangers are just friends you haven’t met yet
A strong enough why makes the how happen no matter what
Projects:
1. Reference list is built, and I am updating it as people compliment me
2. Videos for my future kids about my life now - Instagram
3. Still posting every day on LinkedIn
4. A substack article on how to answer the question of ‘What’s Next’
This coming month:
I am at SXSW in Austin, Texas for another week, then I will likely head back to Nashville (unless I pop to NYC quickly before back to Nashville).
In mid April I’m going to Kansas city for a summit, then Phoenix for Forbes 30u30.
After that I might roadtrip my car to NYC and find a place to stay.
(BIG SWINGS)
Would love your feedback on these problems:
1. Should I move to NYC, before accepting an A+ opportunity?
2. What do you think of my current approach to finding opportunities in NYC? (Content, Connections, Caring)
3. At what point should I hone in on third door-ing specific people instead of finding intros to them or having them be inbound?
4. What’s your process of answering the question of ‘what’s next?’
Events:
ImagineArt Launch night in SF
Corgi Cafe Launch in SF
SXSW in Austin (So 10+ or more)
A beautiful wedding
If you think of someone I can help or should meet!
Here is a forwardable blurb!
James Floyd is a digital nomad I know who has run events all over the country. He’s super connected and obsessed with making people smile. He’s an experienced Chief of Staff who you can give a problem and he’ll find the best solution.
Highlights:
• Helped run Jets & Capital events in Vegas, Miami, SF, and New York.
bringing together founders, investors, and family offices managing trillions in AUM.
• Directed and Implemented BetterWealth’s website site, funnels, and analytics — raising site health from 33 to 99 (top 3% globally) and doubling SEO visibility. (Ahrefs, G-Suite Analytics, Webflow)
• Designed AI workflows that now save 30+ hours a week and link Organic YouTube traffic directly to booked calls. (N8N, many AIs and APIs)
• Built studios and content systems that accelerated BetterWealth’s audience growth.
• Active network across Family offices, Content Creators, and Operators.
Focus: He’s now looking to work more deeply inside connection-driven environments — events, communities, or high-growth teams that bring ambitious people together and make things happen in NY!
As always, please follow-up with me and ask me for anything I can help with!
( I want to help! )
My Socials (No not my SSN) + Website
Instagram | LinkedIn | JamesFloyds.World
Past Updates:
The James Update #1
The James Update #2
The James Update #3
The James Update #4
The James Update #5