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Sheel Mohnot
GP at Better Tomorrow Ventures; seed-stage fintech investor
Sheel Mohnot is a prominent figure in the fintech industry, serving as a Board Member at Coast and as a General Partner at Better Tomorrow Ventures, where he focuses on seed-stage fintech investments. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, he is recognized for his expertise in mentoring and building companies within the financial technology sector.
In addition to his role at Coast, Mohnot is involved in launching specialized accelerators for fintech startups, such as "The Mint," which aims to address the unique needs of fintech founders by providing tailored support and resources. His experience includes working with notable companies in the fintech space, further establishing his reputation as a valuable partner and investor in the industry.123
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Holy shit- the final simulations from Nate Silver have Harris at 50.0% and Trump at 49.6%
A real toss-up https://t.co/aYkvzNZJ4u
If you don't love what you see on the streets of SF, tomorrow is your best chance to make a difference!
It's not too late to register - you can do it at the polls tmw.
If you want a well-run government with cleaner, safer streets for all, vote Mark Farrell for mayor #1. I recommend ranking Daniel Lurie #2 and London Breed #3.
I strongly believe that Mark is the only candidate who will deliver what we need - an efficient government that prioritizes public safety and a vibrant city center. He's a smart guy who does not need this job. He's had success in both the private and public sectors... he was interim mayor before Breed, and prior to that served on the SF board of supes for 7 years. He has made it clear that public safety is his #1 issue (and so many things flow from that) and has a real plan to tackle it compassionately as soon as he gets to office.
I ranked Daniel Lurie #2. He is an heir to the Levi's fortune and has never worked in government before, nor has he ever really worked a real job - his main job qualification is that he started a non-profit called Tipping Point 18 years ago. That nonprofit mainly gives out money to other nonprofits, with a mission of cutting homelessness in San Francisco in half. If you have seen the streets, you know they have not succeeded... so honestly I don't think I can give him much credit for it.
I'm voting London Breed #3. She has a great personal story and I supported her candidacy in 2018. Unfortunately, we've seen the city's decline over the past 6 years that she has been in power. Everywhere I go (in the US or abroad) people ask me "Is it really as bad as it looks in SF?" And I have to answer that indeed things have gotten much worse in the past several years. That entire thing has happened under her watch. She says the right things but is completely ineffective as a leader.
The worst things about her I've heard are from people who work in the Mayors office - they say she's completely ineffective, nobody does any work at all (or even comes in!), and London is always doing favors for her friends. The city budget has ballooned from $11B to $16B under her watch, while the city population has actually shrunk 7%! She recently made the claim that homelessness and crime are now at all-time lows. If you believe that to be true, you should vote for her (& I have a bridge to sell you!)
So why put her on the ballot at all? to prevent Aaron Peskin. Aaron is opposed to all housing, hates tech and autonomous vehicles and is generally an all-around pest.
Obviously, mayor is just one of the local things to vote on, but one I feel especially passionate about. Some voter guides for other topics in the next tweet.