Author: tremendousblog
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When I was little, my mom and I used to love strolling through the Park Plaza Mall in Oshkosh, WI. Crowds of shoppers bustled past neon signs for Younkers and Maurice’s. Today, all of that is gone. All that remains are a few tomblike offices. The once-crowded corridors are so…
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Jack Welch was one of the most famous CEO’s of his time. So how do you buttonhole him at a book signing and get him to speak at a class he’s never even heard of? “Is it a ridiculous idea for you to speak at the negotiation class I teach…
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Just when we thought AI couldn’t get any hotter, it got hotter. Yesterday, Masayoshi Son announced plans to take the industry by storm. From a report out overnight in CNBC: SoftBank Group chairman and CEO Masayoshi Son on Wednesday said that the Japanese investment firm plans to shift from “defense…
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A major rally this year has punished short sellers, leading to massive losses. From a report out overnight in The Wall Street Journal: Short sellers have incurred roughly $120 billion in mark-to-market losses this year, including $72 billion in the first half of June, according to S3. “There are still…
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Dan Siroker raised $12 million at a $350 million valuation for his startup, Rewind AI. The company is just 3 years old. Let’s dig into the pitch he used to do it. Rewind AI records everything that happens on your computer. You can ask Rewind questions like “What did I…
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How do angel investors pick investments? What’s the best way to invest in crypto? We dug into this and more at the Single Family Office Summit in New York last month. Here are some of my favorite moments: 8:11: How I pick investments 17:08: Clinton Buie of AmateMint Group on…
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If you’re having a hard time raising money, you’re not alone. Venture funding fell by half in May compared to the prior year. From a report by S&P Global Market Intelligence: Venture capital investments worldwide dropped 47.8% year over year in May to $18.85 billion from $36.08 billion, according to…
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On Saturday, I had lunch with one of my most successful founders. As I dug into my burger, he said something that stopped me cold. “We give away swag bags to new customers,” David* said. “The tote bags themselves cost $0.30 each.” In that moment, I recognized something I’ve seen…
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Last week, Apple unveiled the Vision Pro. The movie experience is incredible, and photos look amazing. But Vision Pro’s AR capabilities could also revolutionize the way we work. Imagine building a 3D CAD/CAM design for a mechanical heart valve. Instead of viewing a prototype on a 2D screen, you could…
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Many startups today are hitting the end of the line. The bank account is empty, the raise has failed, and it’s time to say goodbye. From a report out today in The Wall Street Journal: Fresh capital from venture investors and bank loans is scarce and expensive. Going public is…
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Tremendous 