I mentioned this in the Lex interview, but it is official now: Keen Technologies, my new AGI company, has raised a $20M round, led by @natfriedman and @danielgross, with @patrickc, @tobi, @sequoia, @CapitalFactory, and Jim Keller participating.
This is explicitly a focusing effort for me. I could write a $20M check myself, but knowing that other people's money is on the line engenders a greater sense of discipline and determination. I had talked about that as a possibility for a while, and I am glad Nat pushed me on it.
I am continuing as a consultant with Meta on VR matters, devoting about 20% of my time there.
@ID_AA_Carmack Good. We need you at Meta. Your posts keep me going.
@ID_AA_Carmack 20% of your time is like 100% of the time of a team of 25 developers :D :D :D
@ID_AA_Carmack I’d hope it’s more like “still lending my name” instead of “still contributing 20% of my time.” This sounds way more important for the world.
@ID_AA_Carmack Tell me you still have time for Beat Saber
@ID_AA_Carmack if you think AGI is so important and this could be your last attempt at something big (as you said in the interview), why do you keep the fb job and not go all in?
@ID_AA_Carmack Congratulations. I just finished the 5 hrs interview. Loved it. What’s the meaning of Keen in the company’s name?