5 Reasons Why Venture Capitalists Should Use Twitter Lists

I am a big believer that using Twitter Lists has the power to make a VC's life easier.

I have been using Twitter Lists for a few months now, and since that time I've spent less time on the platform, created intentional Twitter habits, and promoted community by making it easier for my peers to follow and connect with each other. I recommend venture capitalists start using Twitter Lists.

After all, a lot of VCs use Twitter on a daily basis.

Here are 5 specific reasons why:

• Prioritize what you see on your timeline: Lists are a great productivity hack when you’re on Twitter. Rather than letting Twitter’s algorithm recommend what to show on your feed, you can customize, organize, and prioritize what you see.

• Stay updated with your portfolio companies: Tools like Crunchbase and Pitchbook have a list feature to keep you updated on your portfolio companies. Twitter Lists can do the same.

• Stay updated with your VC peers: The VC industry is a people industry. Outside of networking events, Twitter is a great tool to keep those conversations going.

• Curate a list of startups and markets you want to consider for investment: When was the last time you met with a founder and told them to keep you updated on their progress before making an investment? Rather than waiting for their next email, you can get immediate updates when they post on Twitter.

• Share your Lists with others: Twitter Lists can be either private or public. When you make a Twitter list public, you’re providing value to others by making it easy for them to follow your curated list and the accounts in it. For example, here is a list I made of the Top VC Firms in the world.

If you start using Twitter Lists as a VC, let me know—I'd love to follow some of the ones you create!