Category: Technology
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Grok just pulled my median email response time this week: 8.3 hours. Some VC’s take 3 weeks. When I see that, I think, “Not gonna make it.” I can’t compete with huge VC’s on check size. So I’m developing a different edge: customer service. 8 hours is solid, but I’d…
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Apple hasn’t released a compelling new product since the iPhone in 2007. It’s time to take radical action. Here are 3 startups John Ternus should acquire today… Instinct Siri sucks. Apple Intelligence does nothing. It’s time for John Ternus to buy Instinct. Instinct is everything Siri isn’t. It’s an assistant…
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+ AAPL, AI, AI Agents, Apple, Artificial Intelligence, Finance, Investing, Robotics, Robots, Silicon Valley, Startups, Tech, Venture Capital+
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I’m about to write my biggest angel check ever. I’ll be investing in the fastest growing startup I’ve ever seen. How do I get access? Simple: be helpful. Helping A Top Startup Raise Their Next Round We’ll call this company ABC Corp. I invested in ABC’s seed round, when they…
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One of my startups is about to raise a big Series A. But first, they have to build their data room. Here’s how it works… Your data room should include everything a VC needs for diligence. Here are some items to include: Deck Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws One pager…
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Some of my best investments have come through SPVs. But SPV’s can also get you burned. Here’s how to invest in SPVs the right way… (Note: I am not a lawyer. If you need specific legal advice on an SPV, contact an attorney.) A Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) is a…
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+ Alternative Investments, Angel, Angel Investing, Entrepreneur, Finance, Investing, SPV, Startups, Venture Capital+
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I opened my ballot this week. Half the names, I didn’t recognize. Instead of Googling them, I texted Instinct a picture of my ballot. Maybe you’ve used Instinct to book flights or manage your calendar. But I may be the first person to use it to help me vote. Here’s…
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+ Government, NJ, New Jersey, Hudson County, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Election, Midterms, Instinct+
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“I think you can scale to $1 billion ARR without adding any additional products.” That’s what a VC at a top firm told one of my companies recently. He’s right. Many early stage startups keep releasing one product after another. But if you’ve chosen your product and market well, you…
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On Friday, I was chatting with the founder of the fastest-growing startup I’ve ever seen. “How are you holding up?” I asked. His answer might surprise you. Inside the Daily Life of a Top Founder “I went out with friends last Friday evening. It was great! And I even managed…
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A founder on Reddit is trying to raise money. But he’s getting nowhere. Time to outsource? Here’s why that’s a terrible idea… Investors Only Want to Hear From You Investors only want to hear from the founder. You set the company’s direction. You have the necessary information. You’re who I…
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Why did England industrialize first? Cheap energy. Now, China has some of the cheapest energy in the world. To compete, the US and Europe need to cut energy costs. England’s Early Energy Cost Advantage In the early 18th century, England’s massive coal reserves meant energy was some of the cheapest…
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+ China, Electricity, Energy, Finance, France, Geopolitics, Germany, Hardware, Industry, Investing, Manufacturing, UK, USA+
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