Tag: Money
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Two million people in the Philippines work in call centers. Soon, they may be replaced by AI. AI has impacted call centers more than just about any sector of the economy so far. AI systems are already answering most inquiries at some major companies. How long until these workers will…
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+ AI, Artificial Intelligence, Finance, Investing, Money, Philippines, Startups, Tech, Venture Capital+
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A while back, I met a really interesting fintech startup. Revenue was growing like crazy, 30% MoM. So why did I pass? Because I stick with what I know. The company was in Nigeria, and the market is just too unfamiliar. Like a lot of US investors, I only invest…
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Kamala Harris has announced a plan to tax unrealized capital gains. This bizarre and unprecedented plan will hit the US economy like a sledgehammer. How It Works Harris plans to tax unrealized capital gains at 25%. This would only apply to tax payers with assets of over $100 million —…
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I’m a $5,000 first check. But this week, I introduced a founder to a VC who offered him $800,000. This is why you should meet with small investors. Let’s say you’re raising a $2 million seed round. At first glance, talking to a guy who writes $5,000 checks seems like…
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+ Entrepreneur, Finance, Fundraising, Investing, Money, Silicon Valley, Startups, VC, Venture Capital+
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“This startup is going to make a fortune. I’m out.” That was me reading a deal memo recently. And no, I haven’t lost my mind. Let me explain… I was looking at an app that lets you buy lottery tickets on your phone. Right away, I knew this was going…
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Kamala Harris announced plans to stop “price gouging” on groceries at a speech on Friday. This plan could lead to price controls for groceries for the first time since the 1970’s. Every time I go to the store, I’m shocked at the total. Harris isn’t wrong that there’s a problem.…
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Here are the financial situations of a few founders I know: 1) Salary paused indefinitely.2) Searching for side jobs to pay the bills while continuing to run the company.3) Relying on a spouse with a normal job because the startup isn’t making money. We’re talking enormous stress here. But money…
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This morning, I spoke with my mom on the phone. Like many people, she was worried about the falling market. So I’ll tell you guys what I told her: I’m not selling anything. The turmoil started overnight, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 falling 12%, its biggest fall ever. Korea’s Kospi fell…
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+ Finance, Investing, Money, NASDAQ, Nikkei, NVDA, NVIDIA, Personal finance, Retirement, S&P 500, Stock Market, Stocks, Tech+
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Yesterday afternoon, I was chatting with a great founder. She was having a really hard time — her two co-founders had just left the company. People rarely talk about co-founder divorce. But it happens, and when it does, it has a profound effect on a company. After a co-founder breakup,…
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Deep in the bowels of a startup’s data room, there’s a critical document: the cap table. A problem with this document can kill a financing. Let me run you through 4 common cap table problems so you can avoid them. 1) Dev Shop or Venture Studio on the Cap Table.…
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