Ian Rashid
I ghostwrite X/Twitter posts to make VC investors thought leaders.
5 Reasons Every Venture Capitalist Should Use Ghostwriters for Their LinkedIn or X Page
I am a big believer that using ghostwriters for your LinkedIn or X page has the power to change your life as a venture capitalist. I have been leveraging ghostwriters for 5 years, and since that time I have amplified my industry presence, attracted high-quality deal flow, and established myself as a thought leader. Doing this has also helped me find my community of people, make new friends, and improve myself in ways I otherwise never would have. I recommend every venture capitalist start using ghostwriters. And I have 5 specific reasons why:* Reason #1: Save Time and Focus on What Matters
Ghostwriters allow you to maintain an active online presence without sacrificing the countless hours needed to craft compelling content. As a VC, your time is best spent sourcing deals, mentoring founders, and managing your portfolio—not agonizing over the perfect tweet or post.* Reason #2: Build a Strong Personal Brand
A ghostwriter can articulate your unique insights and values consistently, helping you stand out in a crowded market. In venture capital, where relationships and reputation drive success, a polished online presence can make you the go-to investor for ambitious entrepreneurs.* Reason #3: Amplify Your Thought Leadership
Ghostwriters can transform your ideas into engaging, shareable content that positions you as an expert in your field. Sharing valuable perspectives on trends, startups, or investment strategies boosts your credibility and keeps you top-of-mind for founders and co-investors alike.* Reason #4: Attract Better Opportunities
High-quality content crafted by a ghostwriter can draw in founders, limited partners, and industry peers who resonate with your vision. A well-maintained LinkedIn or X page acts like a magnet for deal flow and partnerships, turning your profile into a passive business development tool.* Reason #5: Stay Consistent Without the Stress
Posting regularly is key to staying relevant, but it’s tough to keep up with the demands of a VC’s schedule. Ghostwriters ensure your voice is heard consistently, keeping your audience engaged while you focus on closing the next big deal.If you start using ghostwriters for your LinkedIn or X page, let me know—I’d love to connect with you (and answer any questions you have getting started!).
X/Twitter/LinkedIn Examples
These are just a few very simple examples of the kind of content I produce as a ghostwriter.When I have access to your personal experiences I can write much higher quality and engaging content.Ex 1:
I got “Best Functional Food Brand” at the Global Wellness Summit.
I think it’s meaningless.I didn’t need it to:
• Hit $10M in revenue before Year 3
• Land on the shelves of 5,000+ retailers, including Amazon and Kroger
• Get neuroscientists to publicly geek out over our brain-boosting formulasInstead, here’s my 3-step process to creating a functional food brand that actually moves needles (and neurons):Step 1: Fixate on Science, Not Sparkly Awards
• Sub Step 1: Hire researchers, not influencers (our R&D team has more PhDs than a lab coat convention).
• Sub Step 2: Test until your “aha” moment feels like a migraine (we reformulated IQBAR 27 times before calling it done).
• Sub Step 3: Turn customers into cultists (share peer-reviewed studies, not hashtags).Step 2: Sell Solutions, Not Snacks
It’s unbelievable how many brands slap “keto” or “vegan” on a wrapper and pray. Newsflash: People don’t buy protein bars—they buy focus, energy, and the ability to outthink their inbox. IQBAR isn’t a snack; it’s a cognitive cheat code. Market the outcome, not the oats.Step 3: Grow Like a Scientist, Not a TikTok Trend
The most common mistakes people make with this step:
• Mistake 1: Scaling production before nailing shelf stability (nobody wants a $8 “functional” brick).
• Mistake 2: Chasing every retailer begging for a PO (start with strategic partners, not desperate ones).
• Mistake 3: Letting cost-cutting corrupt your formula (if you swap lion’s mane for sawdust, you’re dead to me).Instead, do this:
• Action 1: Obsess over logistics like your CFO’s sanity depends on it (because it does).
• Action 2: Let data—not buyer flattery—decide your next flavor (we killed our “matcha-chai” experiment fast).
• Action 3: Burn bridges with distributors who treat you like a SKU, not a partner.Honestly, this is all you need to build a brand that outlasts fads.But if you’re still drooling over that “Best Functional Food” trophy, here’s what I’d do differently:
Monetize the hype. Use the award to negotiate lower slotting fees, bully your way into premium endcaps, or seduce investors who think “functional” means “profitless virtue signaling.” Trophies aren’t proof you’ve won—they’re ammo. Use them, then toss them.— Will Nitzke
(Who keeps that “Best Functional Food” plaque in the supply closet. It’s propping up a leaky pallet of MCT oil.)Ex. 2
5 Rules To Live A Life Filled With Ambition, Peace, and LegacyOver the past 12 years, I have:
• Survived a product recall that nearly bankrupted IQBAR (turns out, “natural preservatives” aren’t just a marketing gimmick).
• Dodged a lawsuit from a “wellness guru” who claimed our bars “over-optimized” their brain (spoiler: they were just mad we outsold their snake oil).
• Hit $50M in revenue while sleeping 7 hours a night (yes, it’s possible—if you stop glorifying burnout).And all of these things have taught me a tremendous amount about what matters in life, and what doesn’t. (Plot twist: I used to care about industry clout, LinkedIn praise, and “disrupting” everything. Now? I care about impact, sanity, and leaving a dent in the universe that doesn’t require therapy.)These are my new 5 rules for life:1. Obsess Over Impact, Not Validation
Awards are confetti. Revenue, retention, and real-world results are your oxygen.
Want peace? Stop chasing shiny trophies and start tracking how many lives you’ve changed. Legacy isn’t built on plaques—it’s built on products that outlive you.2. Ruthlessly Cut “Maybe” From Your Vocabulary
It’s unbelievable how many people drown in indecision. “Maybe” is quicksand for ambition. Fire the client who nitpicks invoices. Dump the “friend” who gossips. Delete the app that numbs your brain. If it doesn’t scream “HELL YES,” it’s a HELL NO.3. Treat Time Like a Non-Renewable Resource (Because It Is)
• Sub Rule 1: Meetings without agendas are intellectual theft. Walk out.
• Sub Rule 2: Say “no” to anything that doesn’t pay you, grow you, or spark joy (thanks, Marie Kondo—you were right about this one).
• Sub Rule 3: Guard your mornings like a feral dog. Mine are for lifting weights, silence, and strategic thinking—not your Slack emergency.4. Burn Bridges That Lead Nowhere
The most common mistake “balanced” people make? Trying to please everyone.
• Mistake 1: Keeping toxic employees because “they’ve been here forever.”
• Mistake 2: Partnering with brands that dilute your mission for a quick buck.
• Mistake 3: Apologizing for having standards.Instead, do this:
• Action 1: Terminate relationships that feel like emotional spam.
• Action 2: Pivot fast when data screams “wrong direction” (even if it bruises egos).
• Action 3: Let your reputation be “ruthlessly principled,” not “politely mediocre.”5. Redefine “Success” Every Damn Year
Clarifying statement: If your goals from 2019 still excite you, you’re lazy.
Ambition isn’t static. Last decade, success was survival. Now? It’s funding brain health research and taking 8 weeks of vacation without guilt. Next? Maybe a farm in Montana where I make bars for bears. Priorities evolve—yours should too.Honestly, this is all you need to build a life that doesn’t require a “retirement escape plan.”But if you’re still clinging to society’s definition of “balance,” here’s what I’d do differently:
Embrace extremes. Peace isn’t found in moderation—it’s found in obsessing over what matters and unapologetically ignoring the rest. Burnout isn’t from working hard; it’s from working hard on things you hate.— Will Nitzke
(Who’s currently ignoring 37 unread emails to hike with his dog. The world hasn’t ended. Yet.)