@flaviu-simihaian
Romanian Founder in NYC
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May 22, 2026
Colin, thanks for making the time to have lunch. I appreciate your curiosity, it's a gift to your family and to the world. You always ask deep questions, that I find myself still thinking about days later. I'll always remember having kids is like being in the deep part of the pool (or the ocean) 🐳
May 19, 2026
Elton, thank you so much for coming to play basketball yesterday. You've come a long way from vice-captain of your middle school team. Seriously though, I appreciate your humor and lighthearted devotion to life. Keep spreading the joy!
May 6, 2026
Your pitch at the AI Blitz in NYC was incredible. Thank you for coming and sharing homiiworld.com with everyone, and congrats on winning the prize! You inspired other founders and hopefully the 1PB.org community and I can support you in the growth of Homii.
April 30, 2026
Marius, thank you for always being so kind and generous with your time and knowledge. You've taught me what it means to be an engineer but also how to break down complex topics into bite-size chunks. You are a great father, friend, and human.
April 28, 2026
Thank you so much for taking the videos and photos of the AI Pitch Event at Fabrik. Really appreciate your support of entrepreneurs and you can count on me when you need help in the future with your projects.
April 28, 2026
Silvia, thank you for your generous help organizing the AI pitch events for startups through 1PB.org - couldn't have done it without you!! Also admire your work with other organizations such as the Social Incubator and RUF. All while studying and being a Fulbright Scholar. You even brought a gift for all of the people pitching! 🙏
April 26, 2026
Oana, fellow Nasaudeanca, I am so grateful we met in NYC, despite growing up in the same small town in Romania. It was fate. You really inspired me with CarteaDaliei.ro (Dalia's Book), a non-profit you started to teach kids computer programming skills. You seem to be able to overcome any challenge, and I'm proud to be your friend.
April 22, 2026
Thank you for teaching me that life doesn't follow a straight line. You stay positive even when school or career doesn't go the way you want it to. And you're finding humor in it and staying strong. (💪 keep working out with your dad)
April 21, 2026
Alex, I have been privileged to know you for many years now and see the remarkable man you've become. You passion for music sparked mine, and now I own a Romanian caval :) I admire your passion for volunteering, saving tress and parks in Romania and mobilizing others to do so too. Your hunger for learning and growth is a gift; I still think about our philosophical conversations. (Flowing like water) You taught me so much and have come so far. I appreciate how much you care about your family and are always there to support them unconditionally.
April 18, 2026
Thank you Spencer for your boundless generosity with your actions, words, (and croissants). The last few years I have seen you do an impressive amount of growth and self-work to align your work with your passion, and you've impacted several people (myself included) with your presence, kindness, and very impressive self-discipline. You have so much to offer the world and I am grateful to know you and cheer you on.
April 18, 2026
Brindusa, I know I can always count on you, big sister. When the airline told us they had overbooked and needed to take us off the plane, you found a way to let you not board, so we can still board and make the connecting flight in Munich. Without your advice, I wouldn't have moved to New York, and made the life I have now. Thank you! You are a wonderful mother and I learned so much from you about being patient and doing my best every day. You love deeply and passionately and it always inspires me and those around you.
April 10, 2026
Tochi is a great entrepreneur with a passion for helping people. I was fortunate to work with him as part of 1pb.org and he graciously donated part of the equity in DoseForm to nonprofit to help other entrepreneurs. Watching him put his hard work into DoseForm was inspiring and he navigated the company exit with respect and grace for each party, being kind to each potential buyer. To be honest, this is rarely seen in these situations, and Tochi completed the entire entrepreneurial journey, which is very challenging to do. Congratulations, keep inspiring me and other entrepreneurs around you. I'm honored to support you in any way I can.
April 8, 2026
Alexandru has a unique eye for what is beautiful. Beautiful design, beautiful people, beautiful technology, beautiful music, and so much more. I remember how skeptical Alexandru was the first time we met. We couldn't even complete a first project together :) but we grew over many years to build several companies together, and couldn't have done it without you my friend! Alexandru is so kind and always willing to help turn something ugly I had made in a hurry into something beautiful. And while we worked a lot and had many ups and downs, we also had a lot of fun, so much I couldn't list it all here. Except that one night when we found large prints of Nicolae Ceausescu at Dana Marijuana's house :) Keep inspiring the world through your art. I am grateful to call you my friend.
April 7, 2026
I've had the privilege of hiring and working with Ryan for two years and he’s one of those rare self-starters, independent thinkers who can take on any challenge. From day one, he’s been a fast learner, diving into a complex, highly regulated industry and quickly making an impact on sales. Ryan’s strengths lie in his ability to operate independently while staying deeply aligned with business goals. He’s led cold outreach efforts, built and maintained CRM workflows, set up scalable email automation campaigns, and even rolled up his sleeves for in-person conferences with hospital executives — all without needing any handholding. He brings a founder’s mentality to the work, and, he's one of the kindest human beings I've met. He can start and carry a conversation with anyone, making him perfect in a role where he has to rely on his charisma. I'd be honored to invest in Ryan's company when the right time comes. 🚀
April 6, 2026
After growing up together in Nasaud, playing tennis every day, we are now oceans apart but still she is there for me. When I tried to play the pro tour, she came and supported me (my only fan in Castelfranco Veneto ❤️). Now she is a wonderful Matusa (aunt) to my kids who love her so much. She always puts the most care and work in every detail of what she does, and my best clothes still come from Laura. She also inspired me to give back more together as a family (Simihaian.com) and we bought canoes for kids in Nasaud (she picked up the canoes herself! 💪) and also gives back through teaching and co-founding ArmoniaEarth.com to help communities in Colombia 🇨🇴 and soon the entire world. 🌎 I am so grateful you’re my sister! 🤗
April 3, 2026
Jonny is the kindest person I've ever met. He truly cherishes every human interaction with no ego. He's always giving his time to help entrepreneurs, inspire others with his amazing story of fighting cancer, building a nonprofit (Imerman Angels) to help others with cancer, and ClozTalk, a B Corp that helps nonprofits with beautiful apparel. To me specifically, he's supported me through the lowest lows, and supports every idea, inspiring me to start The Gratitude Network, as well as 1pb.org to help other entrepreneurs, and to more graciously give every day in small and big ways. Most importantly, Jonny is an inspiration in health, conscious living, where he prioritizes exercise, healthy food, and meaningful relationships. Thank you for being Jonny every day, and inspiring me and everyone you meet.