dennis hegstad
Co-founder of @Vigilanceio. Prev co-founder https://www.liverecover.com/ (acquired). Runner. I post about marketing, memes, and ecommerce ⤵️
99,817
Followers
6,837
Following
56,309
Tweets
72.7
Avg Engagement
730
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @dennishegstad'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: Mid-Tier (10K+)
- Account Age:2009-01-27
- Verification:No
- Location:Austin, TX
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,250
- Avg Likes per Tweet:10.7
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:62.0
- Followers Analyzed:9,992
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,250 tweetsHis tweets typically receive an average of 685 likes and 31 retweets, indicating moderate to high engagement. Verified accounts make up 8.1% of his followers, suggesting a mix of personal and professional connections.
10.7
Avg Likes/Tweet
62.0
Avg Retweets/Tweet
34,810
Total Likes
201,436
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
1
Median Likes
0
Median Retweets
3
75th Percentile
196,572
Top Tweet
0.73
Engagement per 1K Followers
Normalized influence metric
Viral Spikes
Engagement Pattern
Few posts get most engagement
Posting Behavior
Content style and format preferences
Conversationalist
Highly engaged in discussions
9.8%
Original
89.3%
Replies
0.3%
Retweets
0.6%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.2%
With Media
14.4%
With Links
0.3%
With #Tags
89.2%
With @Mentions
13.0%
With Emojis
75
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Conversational
Engages heavily in discussions
9.15
Reply/Original Ratio
1.82
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Somewhat Bursty
Occasional posting spikes
74.8%
Weekday Posts
25.2%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,250 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 11 retweets (0% 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 3,250 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 9,992 followersHis audience includes entrepreneurs, marketers, and tech enthusiasts interested in startup culture and investment trends. They engage with his content on topics like angel investing and business insights.
Average
Audience Quality
21.8%
Suspicion Index
19.6%
Low-Quality %
92
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
28.2%
Empty Bio
19.2%
<10 Tweets
22.2%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
42.4%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
68.6%
No URL
10.9%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
15,432,829
Total Potential Reach
92
Median Follower Reach
348
75th Percentile Reach
10.9%
>1K followers
2.1%
>10K followers
0.6%
>50K followers
0.3%
>100K followers
Creator vs Consumer Split
Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).
56.0%
Creators
5,595 accounts
24.8%
Consumers
2,477 accounts
19.2%
Dormant
1,920 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):
808
Verified Followers
8.08% of total
683
Protected Accounts
6.83% of total
5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| @NOH8Campaign | 799,080 | Activism | equality, bullying, discrimination |
| @IamMzilikazi | 550,605 | Musician | Pan-African music, Album, Rise |
| @DennisKoutoudis | 535,777 | - | - |
| @Scobleizer | 457,575 | Music Producer | Music, Metaverse, Dolby Atmos |
| @geoff_deweaver | 361,085 | Marketing Expert | Digital Marketing, Strategy, Leadership |
| @SatyenKumar | 335,891 | - | - |
| @Ali_alalshikh | 305,265 | Consultant | Startups, Bold Investments, Angel Investing |
| @spencerrayner | 265,094 | Digital Marketer | Cryptocurrency, Education, Health & Wellness |
| @williamtincup | 250,108 | HR Influencer | HR, Technology, Recruiting |
| @BillionMagazine | 246,761 | Luxury Sales | Jets, Yachts, Supercars |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
7,180
Followers With Bio
2,820
Followers Without Bio
71.8%
% With Bio
28.2%
% 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 3,250 analyzed202,641
Combined Engagement
2,759
Total Likes
199,882
Total Retweets
40,528
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
0%
With Hashtags
60%
With @Mentions
20%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
RT @Skrillex: Yeah I'm EMO who fucking cares
RT @drgurner: After coaching a lot of very successful people, here's an unsexy truth: A lot of success is learning to grind when it's boring. Staying engaged, working, and seeing it through when it's "boring" is a skill. If you expect all building to be exciting, you'll never
I made 39 angel investments over the last 3 years and this is where they stand: 2020-2023: - 0 have returned capital so far - 2 have gone to $0 - 2 have taken >50% reduction of valuations - 1 is marked up >1000% - 6 have mark ups of 30-200% - 28 have no updates re: funding
i’m not sure soho house thought this one through https://t.co/Z4PT4n1Svv
RT @DellAnnaLuca: The recent wealth tax increase in Norway was expected to bring an additional $146M in yearly tax revenue Instead, an estimated $54B-worth of ultra-rich left the country, leading to a lost $594M in yearly wealth tax revenue A net decrease of $448M+ (sources an
Key Insights & Takeaways
He highlights his angel investment portfolio and its current status, showing transparency and interest in startup performance. He critiques Soho House's business model, drawing parallels to WeWork, indicating a critical view of overvaluation in the hospitality sector. He uses Twitter to share personal reflections and industry observations, blending personal and professional content.
Strengths
- + Established follower base of 99,817
- + 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 @dennishegstad reveals an growing Twitter presence with 99,817 followers. The account demonstrates a conversation-first approach, averaging 72.7 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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