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October 31, 2025

Scroobious v3 Launch Notes, Vol.5

An inside view on how we’re building. Short, real, and straight from me.

One of the most rewarding aspects of launching Scroobious v3 has been watching people start to form genuine connections.

Founders, investors, and mentors are sharing their stories, swapping ideas, and beginning the kinds of relationships we’ve all been looking for and hoping to find in the startup world.

I founded Scroobious two months before COVID showed up, when it was a different world. Since then, we’ve collectively navigated so many global crises - economic, social, environmental - and we continue to do so every day. Through it all, one thing has become crystal clear to me: we are craving authenticity and deeper connection.

Many of us feel overwhelmed and powerless a lot of the time.

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