on the blockchain
Then they fight you
Another analysis of the Libra congressional hearings and situation from Messari. | learn more
Month: October 2019
on the blockchain
Zach Smolinski discusses Libra on WTTW
“Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg faced tough questions Wednesday from members of Congress about his social media platform’s digital currency project. We discuss the billionaire tech entrepreneur’s plans for Libra.” | learn more
thoughts of food
Confession: I run a fake restaurant on a delivery app
“I re-sell microwave meals…On some meals I add something to make them look better, like cheese. So far it’s at around £200 a day in revenue.” | learn more
under the microscope
Walk slow, age fast
New evidence from a longitudinal study reinforces the link (correlation, not causation) between walking speed and brain health. | learn more
retail therapy
10 thoughts about the future of direct-to-consumer
This is a sharp and data-driven perspective on DTC businesses in the “fast moving consumer goods” space. | learn more
better doing
Netflix co-founder: entrepreneurs should remember that ‘nobody knows anything
He offers this reminder to entrepreneurs who face skepticism of their new ideas. I try to remind everyone who asks my opinion about a startup that I have no idea and can only guess. | learn more
better doing
Memos
If you can only click one link this week, this is the one. Tech executive Sriram Krishnan complied a wide-ranging list of internal memos worth reading. “Raw, not smoothened over for PR departments, they help shed light on how people really […]
tech, startups, internet
The Access Act
VC Fred Wilson writes about this newly proposed regulation for big tech companies. He’s glad to see that some members of Congress are putting real thought into regulation beyond the good ‘ol “break them up!” | learn more
tech, startups, internet
Money out of nowhere
Venture capital hotshot Bill Gurley wrote this post earlier this year. “How internet marketplaces unlock economic wealth.” What will the next marketplace be? Let me know if you’re working on one! | learn more
oh, chicago
Suburban residents gather past midnight to complain about pot
I grew up near here, so I’m doubly entertained because this particular town has always leaned in on pot. “Angering residents who showed up in droves to oppose the sale of recreational marijuana in the village, Buffalo Grove trustees at […]