Oliver Libby
@oliverlibby.bsky.social
Author of Strong Floor, No Ceiling
Proud to be involved with the Resolution Project and to see George Tsiatis selected for Impact 100 by The Trium Group.
Executive coaching and leadership development strengthen how an organization operates as it grows. Well deserved.
Executive coaching and leadership development strengthen how an organization operates as it grows. Well deserved.
Impact 100 - The Trium Group
triumgroup.com
January 27, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Proud to be involved with the Resolution Project and to see George Tsiatis selected for Impact 100 by The Trium Group.
Executive coaching and leadership development strengthen how an organization operates as it grows. Well deserved.
Executive coaching and leadership development strengthen how an organization operates as it grows. Well deserved.
Four months as an Amazon bestseller.
Grateful to everyone who’s read Strong Floor, No Ceiling, shared it, and engaged. This shows that--despite the righteous anger and despair so many feel--there is still hope for actionable, positive plans for our country.
Grateful to everyone who’s read Strong Floor, No Ceiling, shared it, and engaged. This shows that--despite the righteous anger and despair so many feel--there is still hope for actionable, positive plans for our country.
January 26, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Four months as an Amazon bestseller.
Grateful to everyone who’s read Strong Floor, No Ceiling, shared it, and engaged. This shows that--despite the righteous anger and despair so many feel--there is still hope for actionable, positive plans for our country.
Grateful to everyone who’s read Strong Floor, No Ceiling, shared it, and engaged. This shows that--despite the righteous anger and despair so many feel--there is still hope for actionable, positive plans for our country.
A strong floor isn’t about equal outcomes or giving things away. It’s about making an investment in our society of affordability, healthcare, education, jobs, housing, and justice. This is a foundation that no one falls below, and on which everyone can stand on to strive. #StrongFloorNoCeiling
January 20, 2026 at 3:53 PM
A strong floor isn’t about equal outcomes or giving things away. It’s about making an investment in our society of affordability, healthcare, education, jobs, housing, and justice. This is a foundation that no one falls below, and on which everyone can stand on to strive. #StrongFloorNoCeiling
I joined John Avlon on How to Fix It to talk about the American Dream.
A lot of Americans feel stuck. Confidence in the system has faded, and debates have turned into identity fights.
We get into healthcare costs, grid modernization, housing, and why “no ceiling” doesn’t mean “no rules.”
A lot of Americans feel stuck. Confidence in the system has faded, and debates have turned into identity fights.
We get into healthcare costs, grid modernization, housing, and why “no ceiling” doesn’t mean “no rules.”
America Is Losing Faith in Everything (w/ Oliver Libby) | How to Fix It
John Avlon sits down with Oliver Libby to talk about why the American Dream feels out of reach—and what it would actually take to fix it.
www.thebulwark.com
January 19, 2026 at 3:36 PM
I joined John Avlon on How to Fix It to talk about the American Dream.
A lot of Americans feel stuck. Confidence in the system has faded, and debates have turned into identity fights.
We get into healthcare costs, grid modernization, housing, and why “no ceiling” doesn’t mean “no rules.”
A lot of Americans feel stuck. Confidence in the system has faded, and debates have turned into identity fights.
We get into healthcare costs, grid modernization, housing, and why “no ceiling” doesn’t mean “no rules.”
I often sound a note of caution about AI (especially unregulated, chaotic deployment of this powerful tech), but I continue to think that-perhaps more so than ever-like any super technology there is potential for good and bad. #AI will likely be a gamechanger for #smallbusinesses and #entrepreneurs.
Why AI Matters More for Small Businesses Than Anyone Else
Here's how you can use AI as a decision-making partner so you can think better, personalize at scale and operate like a larger team without losing your voice.
www.entrepreneur.com
January 12, 2026 at 3:03 PM
I often sound a note of caution about AI (especially unregulated, chaotic deployment of this powerful tech), but I continue to think that-perhaps more so than ever-like any super technology there is potential for good and bad. #AI will likely be a gamechanger for #smallbusinesses and #entrepreneurs.
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Dare to Be Reasonable.
@oliverlibby.bsky.social joined Bradley Tusk on Firewall to talk Strong Floor, No Ceiling and why radical moderation can rebuild the American Dream. Opportunity for all. No limits on ambition.
Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d...
@oliverlibby.bsky.social joined Bradley Tusk on Firewall to talk Strong Floor, No Ceiling and why radical moderation can rebuild the American Dream. Opportunity for all. No limits on ambition.
Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d...
Dare to Be Reasonable
Podcast Episode · Firewall with Bradley Tusk · 11/20/2025 · 38m
podcasts.apple.com
January 10, 2026 at 11:18 PM
Dare to Be Reasonable.
@oliverlibby.bsky.social joined Bradley Tusk on Firewall to talk Strong Floor, No Ceiling and why radical moderation can rebuild the American Dream. Opportunity for all. No limits on ambition.
Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d...
@oliverlibby.bsky.social joined Bradley Tusk on Firewall to talk Strong Floor, No Ceiling and why radical moderation can rebuild the American Dream. Opportunity for all. No limits on ambition.
Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d...
Deepfakes have quietly crossed a line that should concern anyone building, funding, or governing technology.
When synthetic media becomes indistinguishable from reality at scale, trust itself becomes the scarce resource. Markets rely on it. Democracies rely on it.
#Deepfakes
When synthetic media becomes indistinguishable from reality at scale, trust itself becomes the scarce resource. Markets rely on it. Democracies rely on it.
#Deepfakes
Deepfakes leveled up in 2025 – here’s what’s coming next
After a year of fast advances, deepfakes are entering a new era defined by real-time interaction with people.
theconversation.com
January 7, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Deepfakes have quietly crossed a line that should concern anyone building, funding, or governing technology.
When synthetic media becomes indistinguishable from reality at scale, trust itself becomes the scarce resource. Markets rely on it. Democracies rely on it.
#Deepfakes
When synthetic media becomes indistinguishable from reality at scale, trust itself becomes the scarce resource. Markets rely on it. Democracies rely on it.
#Deepfakes
In a time of headwinds for responsible investing, the truth is-regardless of politics or causes-the next generation of wealthholders want to align their investing with their values. And despite recent arguments, it is absolutely possible generate market returns with a responsible portfolio.
US sustainable investing hangs on against strong headwinds: report
Sustainable assets rose slightly in 2025 — though its market share shrank — and most asset managers expect to increase sustainable investments next year.
www.esgdive.com
January 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM
In a time of headwinds for responsible investing, the truth is-regardless of politics or causes-the next generation of wealthholders want to align their investing with their values. And despite recent arguments, it is absolutely possible generate market returns with a responsible portfolio.
Impact investing sparks measurable change, often in places the market overlooks.
This works when we treat social returns with the same rigor we treat financial returns. That discipline is how we make investments that matter for people and for sustainable value creation.
#VentureCapital
This works when we treat social returns with the same rigor we treat financial returns. That discipline is how we make investments that matter for people and for sustainable value creation.
#VentureCapital
January 2, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Impact investing sparks measurable change, often in places the market overlooks.
This works when we treat social returns with the same rigor we treat financial returns. That discipline is how we make investments that matter for people and for sustainable value creation.
#VentureCapital
This works when we treat social returns with the same rigor we treat financial returns. That discipline is how we make investments that matter for people and for sustainable value creation.
#VentureCapital
The rules for startups have changed.
For founders, it’s a call to play differently. It’s no longer enough to have a great product. Success means finding angles, building defensible moats, and moving at the speed and agility that these giants can’t replicate.
#Startups #VentureCapital #TechStrategy
For founders, it’s a call to play differently. It’s no longer enough to have a great product. Success means finding angles, building defensible moats, and moving at the speed and agility that these giants can’t replicate.
#Startups #VentureCapital #TechStrategy
Why deep expertise is the secret to success for today’s entrepreneurs
An entrepreneur today is not competing with a handful of people with big ideas and small resources.
www.fastcompany.com
December 22, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The rules for startups have changed.
For founders, it’s a call to play differently. It’s no longer enough to have a great product. Success means finding angles, building defensible moats, and moving at the speed and agility that these giants can’t replicate.
#Startups #VentureCapital #TechStrategy
For founders, it’s a call to play differently. It’s no longer enough to have a great product. Success means finding angles, building defensible moats, and moving at the speed and agility that these giants can’t replicate.
#Startups #VentureCapital #TechStrategy
Every platform that hosts young users carries a responsibility: to detect harmful behavior and give parents and guardians tools they can trust.
I don't believe that technology is inherently bad. But without ethics and oversight, it can empower predators as much as it empowers progress.
#TechEthics
I don't believe that technology is inherently bad. But without ethics and oversight, it can empower predators as much as it empowers progress.
#TechEthics
Parents say online blackmail of kids is rising—and AI is making a bad problem worse
From deepfakes to end-to-end encrypted chats, the NSPCC warns predators are exploiting new tools faster than families and regulators can respond.
www.fastcompany.com
December 9, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Every platform that hosts young users carries a responsibility: to detect harmful behavior and give parents and guardians tools they can trust.
I don't believe that technology is inherently bad. But without ethics and oversight, it can empower predators as much as it empowers progress.
#TechEthics
I don't believe that technology is inherently bad. But without ethics and oversight, it can empower predators as much as it empowers progress.
#TechEthics
In just three years since ChatGPT launched, we’ve seen new strategies emerge at a pace unlike anything before.
Building with speed matters, but so does building with an eye on real-world impact. The startups that will see success are the ones that combine technology with execution.
\#VentureCapital
Building with speed matters, but so does building with an eye on real-world impact. The startups that will see success are the ones that combine technology with execution.
\#VentureCapital
How Generative AI Is Reshaping Venture Capital
Recent interviews with seven prominent venture capitalists reveal an evolving landscape for both VC firms and startups. AI is now involved in virtually every tech investment they consider; it’s also shaping startup pitches themselves as well as required funding levels. There are even hints that the structure of VC firms may evolve in the future. But some aspects of entrepreneurial and VC work are
hbr.org
December 5, 2025 at 3:23 PM
In just three years since ChatGPT launched, we’ve seen new strategies emerge at a pace unlike anything before.
Building with speed matters, but so does building with an eye on real-world impact. The startups that will see success are the ones that combine technology with execution.
\#VentureCapital
Building with speed matters, but so does building with an eye on real-world impact. The startups that will see success are the ones that combine technology with execution.
\#VentureCapital
At H/L Ventures, we're actively engaged.
By rolling up our sleeves alongside founders, we build the kind of trust that lasts long after a funding round closes.
Supporting founders through the full spectrum of growth is how we make both the mission and the business stronger.
#FounderSupport
By rolling up our sleeves alongside founders, we build the kind of trust that lasts long after a funding round closes.
Supporting founders through the full spectrum of growth is how we make both the mission and the business stronger.
#FounderSupport
December 2, 2025 at 3:33 PM
At H/L Ventures, we're actively engaged.
By rolling up our sleeves alongside founders, we build the kind of trust that lasts long after a funding round closes.
Supporting founders through the full spectrum of growth is how we make both the mission and the business stronger.
#FounderSupport
By rolling up our sleeves alongside founders, we build the kind of trust that lasts long after a funding round closes.
Supporting founders through the full spectrum of growth is how we make both the mission and the business stronger.
#FounderSupport
Thank you @pkcapitol.bsky.social for sharing this great story about #StrongFloorNoCeiling!
…. Jeffries:
“Strong floor & no ceiling. That’s what we believe in as Democrats. That when you work hard and play by the rules in the United States of America, there should be no ceiling to the success that you can achieve.”
Read about @oliverlibby.bsky.social
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
“Strong floor & no ceiling. That’s what we believe in as Democrats. That when you work hard and play by the rules in the United States of America, there should be no ceiling to the success that you can achieve.”
Read about @oliverlibby.bsky.social
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Column | As Democrats search for their ‘MAGA,’ author catches Jeffries’ attention
The minority leader is trying out a venture capitalist’s new book title, “Strong Floor, No Ceiling,” as the Democrats’ centrist answer to “Make America Great Again.”
www.washingtonpost.com
November 30, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Thank you @pkcapitol.bsky.social for sharing this great story about #StrongFloorNoCeiling!
Reposted by Oliver Libby
Meet the author who coined a 4-word rejoinder to MAGA that’s embraced by @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
“There’s something unifying when we are asked to do something together, and building a strong floor, no ceiling is just like that,” Oliver Libby tells me.
He’s not a consultant or pollster. ….
“There’s something unifying when we are asked to do something together, and building a strong floor, no ceiling is just like that,” Oliver Libby tells me.
He’s not a consultant or pollster. ….
November 30, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Meet the author who coined a 4-word rejoinder to MAGA that’s embraced by @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
“There’s something unifying when we are asked to do something together, and building a strong floor, no ceiling is just like that,” Oliver Libby tells me.
He’s not a consultant or pollster. ….
“There’s something unifying when we are asked to do something together, and building a strong floor, no ceiling is just like that,” Oliver Libby tells me.
He’s not a consultant or pollster. ….
Reposted by Oliver Libby
…. Jeffries:
“Strong floor & no ceiling. That’s what we believe in as Democrats. That when you work hard and play by the rules in the United States of America, there should be no ceiling to the success that you can achieve.”
Read about @oliverlibby.bsky.social
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
“Strong floor & no ceiling. That’s what we believe in as Democrats. That when you work hard and play by the rules in the United States of America, there should be no ceiling to the success that you can achieve.”
Read about @oliverlibby.bsky.social
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Column | As Democrats search for their ‘MAGA,’ author catches Jeffries’ attention
The minority leader is trying out a venture capitalist’s new book title, “Strong Floor, No Ceiling,” as the Democrats’ centrist answer to “Make America Great Again.”
www.washingtonpost.com
November 30, 2025 at 12:50 AM
…. Jeffries:
“Strong floor & no ceiling. That’s what we believe in as Democrats. That when you work hard and play by the rules in the United States of America, there should be no ceiling to the success that you can achieve.”
Read about @oliverlibby.bsky.social
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
“Strong floor & no ceiling. That’s what we believe in as Democrats. That when you work hard and play by the rules in the United States of America, there should be no ceiling to the success that you can achieve.”
Read about @oliverlibby.bsky.social
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Check this out for the quick core argument behind #StrongFloorNoCeiling!
"What does Strong Floor, No Ceiling actually mean?"
Thanks to P&T Knitwear for helping us launch our book all about reigniting the #AmericanDream. @oliverlibby.bsky.social shares what sits behind the name.
#booklaunch #SFNC #jointhemovement #radicalmoderate
Thanks to P&T Knitwear for helping us launch our book all about reigniting the #AmericanDream. @oliverlibby.bsky.social shares what sits behind the name.
#booklaunch #SFNC #jointhemovement #radicalmoderate
November 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Check this out for the quick core argument behind #StrongFloorNoCeiling!
Unlike traditional ESG, impact investing creates positive outcomes for people and the planet while generating financial returns.
At H/L Ventures, we’ve seen firsthand how founders and investors can align good values and strong integrity with market performance.
#ImpactInvesting #VentureCapital
At H/L Ventures, we’ve seen firsthand how founders and investors can align good values and strong integrity with market performance.
#ImpactInvesting #VentureCapital
What Is Impact Investing? How Is It Different From ESG?
If global finance is turning away from ethical investing strategies in the “anti-woke” era, at least one corner of the industry didn’t get the memo.
www.bloomberg.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Unlike traditional ESG, impact investing creates positive outcomes for people and the planet while generating financial returns.
At H/L Ventures, we’ve seen firsthand how founders and investors can align good values and strong integrity with market performance.
#ImpactInvesting #VentureCapital
At H/L Ventures, we’ve seen firsthand how founders and investors can align good values and strong integrity with market performance.
#ImpactInvesting #VentureCapital
Founders spend too long explaining the problem and not enough time showing the solution.
At H/L Ventures, we decide quickly if a problem is worth solving. What matters is how clearly you can show execution, differentiation, and business fundamentals.
#Startups #VC
At H/L Ventures, we decide quickly if a problem is worth solving. What matters is how clearly you can show execution, differentiation, and business fundamentals.
#Startups #VC
November 17, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Founders spend too long explaining the problem and not enough time showing the solution.
At H/L Ventures, we decide quickly if a problem is worth solving. What matters is how clearly you can show execution, differentiation, and business fundamentals.
#Startups #VC
At H/L Ventures, we decide quickly if a problem is worth solving. What matters is how clearly you can show execution, differentiation, and business fundamentals.
#Startups #VC
This research is a reminder of responsibility. The promise of AI-assisted mental health support is clear, but the risks are equally profound when these systems operate without embedded ethical frameworks.
Alignment with human ethics must be designed into new technology from the start.
#AIEthics
Alignment with human ethics must be designed into new technology from the start.
#AIEthics
AI chatbots often violate ethical standards in mental health contexts
A new study shows that even when prompted to use therapy techniques, AI chatbots often violate professional ethics. Their responses can reinforce negative beliefs and fail to appropriately handle user crises.
www.psypost.org
November 14, 2025 at 3:55 PM
This research is a reminder of responsibility. The promise of AI-assisted mental health support is clear, but the risks are equally profound when these systems operate without embedded ethical frameworks.
Alignment with human ethics must be designed into new technology from the start.
#AIEthics
Alignment with human ethics must be designed into new technology from the start.
#AIEthics
Thrilled to be featured in Tech:NYC’s VC Spotlight!
The piece traces my non-traditional path into venture capital. From growing up surrounded by science and service to eventually building H/L Ventures with a focus on founder support and social impact.
#SocialImpact
The piece traces my non-traditional path into venture capital. From growing up surrounded by science and service to eventually building H/L Ventures with a focus on founder support and social impact.
#SocialImpact
VC Spotlight: Oliver Libby, Cofounding Managing Partner, H/L Ventures — Tech:NYC Blog
We caught up with H/L Ventures’ Oliver Libby to discuss his career, who he hopes picks up his book, the most common mistake he sees from founders when pitching to investors, and much more.
www.blog.technyc.org
November 12, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Thrilled to be featured in Tech:NYC’s VC Spotlight!
The piece traces my non-traditional path into venture capital. From growing up surrounded by science and service to eventually building H/L Ventures with a focus on founder support and social impact.
#SocialImpact
The piece traces my non-traditional path into venture capital. From growing up surrounded by science and service to eventually building H/L Ventures with a focus on founder support and social impact.
#SocialImpact
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It’s official! #StrongFloorNoCeiling launches today. We chose Veterans day because service means something: believing in something bigger than yourself. That’s what this book is about. Shared responsibility and a stronger foundation for all of us.
www.amazon.com/Strong-Floor...
www.amazon.com/Strong-Floor...
November 11, 2025 at 12:48 PM
It’s official! #StrongFloorNoCeiling launches today. We chose Veterans day because service means something: believing in something bigger than yourself. That’s what this book is about. Shared responsibility and a stronger foundation for all of us.
www.amazon.com/Strong-Floor...
www.amazon.com/Strong-Floor...
The line between real and rendered is blurring faster than ever. From virtual models on runways to deepfake spokespeople, synthetic influencers are becoming a force in marketing. The question for leaders AND regulators: how do you harness this tech without eroding trust? @FastCompany
#Deepfakes
#Deepfakes
Synthetic influencers and deepfake spokespeople
The need to balance reach, authenticity, and compliance online.
www.fastcompany.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:21 PM
The line between real and rendered is blurring faster than ever. From virtual models on runways to deepfake spokespeople, synthetic influencers are becoming a force in marketing. The question for leaders AND regulators: how do you harness this tech without eroding trust? @FastCompany
#Deepfakes
#Deepfakes
So excited to launch Strong Floor, No Ceiling next week, on Amazon and any book retailer you like! Let’s reignite the #AmericanDream from the #RadicalCenter and build a Strong Floor and No Ceiling for our country!! 7 years in the making and coming to you on Tuesday!
November 8, 2025 at 6:33 PM
So excited to launch Strong Floor, No Ceiling next week, on Amazon and any book retailer you like! Let’s reignite the #AmericanDream from the #RadicalCenter and build a Strong Floor and No Ceiling for our country!! 7 years in the making and coming to you on Tuesday!
Today is Election Day. In my new book Strong Floor, No Ceiling, I write about how shared responsibility creates lasting prosperity.
Vote. Be heard. And when you do, remember how the choices we make now ripple into the future we’re building together.
#ElectionDay #StrongFloorNoCeiling
Vote. Be heard. And when you do, remember how the choices we make now ripple into the future we’re building together.
#ElectionDay #StrongFloorNoCeiling
November 4, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Today is Election Day. In my new book Strong Floor, No Ceiling, I write about how shared responsibility creates lasting prosperity.
Vote. Be heard. And when you do, remember how the choices we make now ripple into the future we’re building together.
#ElectionDay #StrongFloorNoCeiling
Vote. Be heard. And when you do, remember how the choices we make now ripple into the future we’re building together.
#ElectionDay #StrongFloorNoCeiling