Thought Leadership Threads

Every business has a core function. Some businesses make athletic shoes while others make wide screen televisions.
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What’s become clear over the past week is that many people don’t understand what Banks actually do.
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A simplified explanation if you're interested:🧵👇

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The rapid erosion of value in SVB's bond portfolio made plain the power of math and markets and how they can turn against you like an unexpected flash flood.
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Here is a simple explainer on basic bond math that is good to know even if you are not a bank CFO.

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There is lots of anxiety in the start-up community after SVB became the 2nd largest bank failure in US history.
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This is understandable. Lining up action plans with back up options is key.
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Undertake all planning and communication in a calm manner. This is in everybody’s interest

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What the heck do you do if a Founder is fully vested and asks for an options refresh?
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It happens all the time but with valuations down the answer isn’t simple.
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A few thoughts on a third-rail topic: 🧵👇

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Underfunding a startup is risky because downstream capital might not be there if the startup hasn’t made material progress.
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It’s a terrible idea to fund a plan that only gets a startup 80% of the way to Mars!

Here's why:🧵👇

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Mark Twain once said:
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“When everyone is looking for gold, it's a good time to be in the pick and shovel business.”
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What does this look like in crypto? 🧵👇

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2022 was a horror story with inflation being the boogeyman and the markets being a serial killer on the loose.
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Surviving economic adversity is a life skill so here are a few tips to help you navigate 2023 and stay mentally strong. 🧵👇

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Last night I lost my dad. He was 93 and lived a full life.
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I’m not a very emotional person but I am good at writing down my thoughts, so this is a small tribute to my dad and an attempt at sharing how he shaped who I am today. 👇👇👇

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Many companies went through a major layoff in 2022. Many more will reduce their staff in 2023.
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When the dust settles, businesses will be leaner but challenges will still remain.
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Here's a valuable checklist for survivors:🧵👇

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