Dave McClure
🌱 founder: @PracticalVC, 500 Startups 👨🏽🎓 alum: Johns Hopkins, PayPal, Founders Fund 😻 fan: Dr. Seuss, Muppets, Sesame St
345,030
Followers
20,894
Following
95,528
Tweets
865.7
Avg Engagement
10,291
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @davemcclure's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.
Account Classification
- Account Size: Macro Influencer (100K+)
- Account Age:2006-07-16
- Verification:No
- Location:Los Altos, CA
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,234
- Avg Likes per Tweet:2.8
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:862.9
- Followers Analyzed:50,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,234 tweetsHis tweets typically receive a moderate number of likes and retweets, indicating a dedicated but not overly active follower base. His content often sparks discussion, especially around industry trends and email practices.
2.8
Avg Likes/Tweet
862.9
Avg Retweets/Tweet
9,174
Total Likes
2,790,491
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
0
Median Likes
6
Median Retweets
62
75th Percentile
203,014
Top Tweet
2.51
Engagement per 1K Followers
Normalized influence metric
Viral Spikes
Engagement Pattern
Few posts get most engagement
Posting Behavior
Content style and format preferences
Curator
Amplifies others content frequently
3.8%
Original
15.8%
Replies
76.7%
Retweets
3.6%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.1%
With Media
22.4%
With Links
7.8%
With #Tags
92.9%
With @Mentions
8.6%
With Emojis
139
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Conversational
Engages heavily in discussions
4.12
Reply/Original Ratio
0.05
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Somewhat Bursty
Occasional posting spikes
75.1%
Weekday Posts
24.9%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,234 tweetsContent Type Distribution
Content Breakdown
What This Reveals About Their Strategy
This account prioritizes community engagement over content broadcasting. With replies making up the majority of their activity, they invest significant time in conversations, building relationships with followers and participating in discussions. This approach typically leads to higher loyalty and more authentic connections.
The 2,481 retweets (77% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
Based on 3,234 tweetsEngagement by Hour (UTC)
Posting Frequency Over Time
Timing Insights
Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.
Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.
Audience Demographics
Based on 50,000 followersHis audience includes entrepreneurs, investors, and tech professionals interested in startup news and venture capital insights. He also engages with a broader audience through his humor and pop culture references.
Average
Audience Quality
21.7%
Suspicion Index
19.1%
Low-Quality %
99
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
24.7%
Empty Bio
21.0%
<10 Tweets
22.4%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
41.2%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
61.0%
No URL
13.5%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
133,956,083
Total Potential Reach
99
Median Follower Reach
401
75th Percentile Reach
12.7%
>1K followers
2.5%
>10K followers
0.7%
>50K followers
0.4%
>100K followers
Creator vs Consumer Split
Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).
56.6%
Creators
28,295 accounts
22.4%
Consumers
11,211 accounts
21.0%
Dormant
10,494 accounts
Follower Influence Distribution
How many followers do their followers have?
Follower Account Age
How long have followers been on Twitter?
Geographic Distribution
Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):
3,353
Verified Followers
3.35% of total
6,620
Protected Accounts
6.62% of total
8 years
Avg Account Age
of their followers
Notable Followers (By Influence)
Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:
| Username | Followers | Profession | Interests |
|---|---|---|---|
| @JohnCena | 14,103,338 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @jack | 6,526,243 | Cryptocurrency Trader | bitcoin, chill, #nostr |
| @mishacollins | 2,792,748 | Actor | Actor, baker, candlestick maker |
| @FortuneMagazine | 2,360,907 | Business Magazine | design, photography, writing |
| @iJesseWilliams | 2,311,990 | Producer | Activism, Education, Entertainment |
| @Badermasaker | 2,259,118 | Royal Aide | Philanthropy, Leadership, Charity |
| @sarahcpr | 2,113,636 | Comedian | comedy, author, speaker |
| @6BillionPeople | 2,035,667 | - | - |
| @addthis | 2,005,108 | Marketing | Ecommerce, AMP, Knowledge |
| @0xPolygonLabs | 1,991,936 | - | - |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
70,574
Followers With Bio
29,426
Followers Without Bio
70.57%
% With Bio
29.43%
% Without Bio
Why Audience Demographics Matter
Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.
Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.
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Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,234 analyzed485,891
Combined Engagement
0
Total Likes
485,891
Total Retweets
97,178
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
40%
With Hashtags
100%
With @Mentions
100%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
RT @WhiteHouse: Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene had $183,504 in PPP loans forgiven. https://t.co/4FoCymt8TB
RT @WBCBaseball: Undefeated Team Japan secures its 3rd #WorldBaseballClassic title! https://t.co/ehM62luyw9
RT @POTUS: Moments ago I spoke to Brittney Griner. She is safe. She is on a plane. She is on her way home. https://t.co/FmHgfzrcDT
RT @WhiteHouse: Congressman Matt Gaetz had $482,321 in PPP loans forgiven. https://t.co/XPgC0pETkp
RT @MLB: SHOHEI OHTANI STRIKES OUT MIKE TROUT TO WIN THE #WORLDBASEBALLCLASSIC! https://t.co/F7vUtIiRR1
Key Insights & Takeaways
He frequently critiques the overuse of cold emails in the startup world, calling them boring and meaningless. He highlights the impact of industry-wide cutbacks and layoffs on private companies. He advocates for more meaningful communication and less noise in the startup ecosystem.
Strengths
- + Strong engagement rates above platform average
- + Established follower base of 345,030
- + High community engagement through conversations
- + Active presence with consistent posting
Opportunities
- ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
- ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
- ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
- ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts
Summary
This analysis of @davemcclure reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 345,030 followers. The account demonstrates a conversation-first approach, averaging 865.7 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.
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