Founder Notes

Gratitude for the POQ Mafia — my secret weapon

Some founders are lucky to find one great mentor. I've been blessed with a whole tribe. A note of thanks to the POQ alumni network — and the people taking another bet on this next chapter.

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Some people are lucky to find one great mentor or collaborator in their career. I've been blessed with a whole tribe — the kind that sticks with you through every pivot, risk, and leap of faith.

A huge thank you to Gabriel-Ionut Sabiescu — your unwavering support from our POQ days, Healthera, Rosecut, and now this upcoming exciting new venture has been nothing short of legendary. You've been the steady hand when things were chaotic, the voice of reason when I needed it most, and the kind of leader who makes people want to follow.

And to my other long-time collaborator (you know who you are) — thank you for trusting me since the early POQ days and taking yet another bet on this next chapter. The fact that you're willing to jump into the unknown again with me? That's the kind of loyalty that defines careers.

The POQ Mafia effect

Like the PayPal Mafia, our little POQ alumni network keeps spawning founders, leaders, and innovators. The team members who left didn't just move on — they built incredible things, took big swings, and proved that great talent compounds.

To me, that's the ultimate testament to POQ's culture: not just a company, but a launchpad. Thanks to my fellow co-founders Michael Langguth, Oyvind Henriksen, and Mike Hann.

Thanks

This next venture wouldn't be possible without the trust of people like you. Let's go build something amazing — again.

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