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I am so excited, so excited.

We are joined today by Howard Linson.

Howard is the founder of Stock Twits.

He's a GP at Social Leverage.

Howard, you were one of probably the first five people that I found when I joined Twitter in 2009.

So depending on when people join Twitter, they probably either know you from Stock Twits

or from your early investment in Robin Hood.

So I've heard bits and pieces of your story, but I've never heard anything prior to Wall Strip.

So where the hell was Howard Linson in his 20s and early 30s?

Hey guys, does Ben get to say hello?

Hey, Howard.

Hey Ben, what milky smooth skin you have, too.

Thank you.

So what you lack in hair, Michael, you guys both have great skin.

Thank you.

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