on the blockchain

Nick Tomaino of 1confirmation on 20 Minute VC.

How did this developer with no rich friends start a crypto VC fund with $26 million after getting pushed out of Coinbase? He had built a personal brand. Crypto folks made fun of him at the time for raising only $26 million. […]

thoughts of food

Salty taste without the salt.

“Japanese researchers Homei Miyashita and Hiromi Nakamura received this year’s Ig Nobel Prize for nutrition on Thursday for research that led to the development of tableware that employs electric stimulation to allow users to sense salty taste strongly.” ~ learn more

thoughts of food

Chipotle and California’s $20 minimum wage.

“Around 15% of Chipotle’s 3,300 stores are located in California. The minimum wage increase will add between 2.5% and 3% to the company’s overall labor costs.” The article says they’ve already raised prices four times in the past to years, […]

under the microscope

New organ-on-a-chip provides hope to arthritis sufferers.

“Researchers have developed a 3D organ-on-a-chip, complete with blood vessels, that mimics the human joint. The discovery will help researchers understand the pathology of joint diseases better and assist with the identification and testing of new treatments for arthritis.” ~ learn more

to your health

The consumerism conundrum in healthcare.

“We can consumerize bread-and-butter conditions like acne, hair loss, erectile dysfunction, or sore throat. These prevalent issues come with well-documented, evidence-based treatments that most individuals may need at some point, and physicians/providers have a clear, standardized approach to managing them.” ~ learn […]

to your health

The Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act.

This passed the house in 2018, but the senate never voted on it. “The … Act will allow Americans to use pre-tax dollars—flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and health savings accounts (HSAs)—to pay for health club memberships, fitness equipment, exercise videos, […]

better doing

How Fred Wilson improved his sleep.

“My experience over the last two years tells me that sleep habits can change and those of us who are poor sleepers can become good sleepers. I started with a device (in my case an Oura ring) that let me […]

better doing

Mimetic theory.

Keeping this in mind to try and make better decisions. “Man is the creature who does not know what to desire, and he turns to others in order to make up his mind. We desire what others desire because we […]