Thought Leadership Threads

Frank Rotman
@fintechjunkieCan you imagine your life without music?
Did you know that there’s a technology company that’s helping tens of thousands of artists reclaim their creative control and finally get paid what they’re owed?
A 🧵 about @stem and how it’s transforming the music industry: 👇

Frank Rotman
@fintechjunkieWeb2 companies start with product. Web3 companies start with community.Why building community first is a powerful strategy: 🧵👇

Frank Rotman
@fintechjunkieThe world is undeniably a different place than it was a few years ago. There’s been a profound shift in people’s preferences, especially when it comes to “work”.
We’re quickly entering a change or die moment so ignoring the Zeitgeist of society is akin to playing with fire. 🧵👇

QED Investors
QED InvestorsWhere will the crypto dam break?Our panel discussion is live. Watch the video or download the podcast to take it on the go. Listen to CEOs from @Bitso,
@TribalCredit and @shakepay, plus QED's @burtomd0 and Nigel Morris.


Frank Rotman
@fintechjunkieSometimes the simplest pieces of advice are the ones that have the most impact.
Here are a few “single tweet nuggets” that I’ve found myself sharing recently with talented Founders and Investors: 🧵👇

Frank Rotman
@fintechjunkieA crypto mortgage? Is it possible? 🤨
Web3’s potential has been building for years as it aims to correct major flaws with web2 constructs.
But for many ideas, web3 Founders might have to build web2.5 versions first.
Crypto mortgages fall into this camp: 👇🧵

Frank Rotman
@fintechjunkieFunding high growth, high burn startups isn’t as easy as it was 6 months ago.
Startups raise capital when they can, but it’s not obvious what happens if their fundraising efforts fail. Are they destined to close shop or are there other possible outcomes?
A few thoughts: 🧵👇

Frank Rotman
@fintechjunkieIt’s difficult to build a successful startup but even more difficult if you make avoidable mistakes.
Self-inflicted wounds are usually well-intentioned actions that end poorly: Champagne that ends with a hangover.
Here are a few common errors startups should avoid: 🧵👇

Frank Rotman
@fintechjunkiePeople are curious how the “pandemic vintage” of startups is going to perform.
Are returns going to collapse because entry points are 3-5X what they were years ago?
Will the public markets correction crush returns?
A 🧵about how "Opportunity = Value – Perception"