tech, startups, internet

First Round state of startups 2017. 

“Every year, we survey as many venture-backed startup founders as possible to figure out what it’s like to run a technology company right now. This year, we got more responses than ever before — 869 — giving us an even […]

oh, chicago

The spirit of DNAinfo lives on at ChicagoPipeline. 

Former DNAinfo reporters have taken it upon themselves to keep publishing the local news that we all love so much via Medium. It’s not a perfect substitute, but it’s better than nothing. Chicagoans, maybe if we spread the word more […]

retail therapy

Will the rapidly shrinking store save retail? 

“The shift comes, analysts say, as Americans flock from the suburbs to city centers, where space is at a premium. Big-box stores on the outskirts of town are no longer convenient nor practical for millennials with tiny apartments and no […]

on the blockchain

Understanding token velocity. 

Multicoin Capital publishes a lot of great analyses about tokens on their site. This recent one from December outlines how having too much token velocity can hold back price appreciation. Frankly I don’t fully understand this – any volunteers to […]

tech, startups, internet

Inside Israel’s secret startup machine. 

“The Israel Defense Forces’ clandestine Unit 8200 isn’t just the mythical cybersecurity and spy squad. It’s probably the best school for entrepreneurship in the world, spawning hundreds of game-changing tech startups. Here’s a definitive look inside.” | learn more