“Today, ShapeShift is announcing that it has integrated decentralized exchange protocols and is sunsetting its 6+ year business of trading with customers. Because of this fundamental change to our business model, ShapeShift’s users no longer need to provide personally identifying […]
Not an experimental study, so we won’t jump to conclusions. “Glucosamine supplements may reduce overall mortality about as well as regular exercise does, according to a new epidemiological study from West Virginia University.” | learn more
This began as the most expensive acquihire ($3.3 billion for Jet.com) I’ve ever seen and appears to have ended successfully. He’s leaving them in great shape as a credible competitor online. “Walmart CEO Doug McMillon credited Lore in a companywide […]
“Two observational studies have found a link between e-cigarette use and cognitive complaints such as memory impairments and brain fog. The research doesn’t present evidence of a causal link but calls for further long-term study into the relationship.” | learn more
“We know today much more than we knew one hundred years ago. It seems reasonable to expect that in another hundred years, today’s level of knowledge will seem low. If we look at all of the past beliefs that today […]
“Most things by definition are created average. Here is a mental framework for creating exceptional products with examples from Apple.” | learn more
From Frank Slootman, former CEO of Data Domain and ServiceNow and now CEO of Snowflake. “There is room up in organizations to boost performance by amping up the pace and intensity. Considerable slack naturally exists in organizations to perform at […]
This is pretty cool to see! “Crowdfunded on Seedrs, investors in Senta to receive up to 120x return as company is acquired” | learn more
The folks in Seattle aren’t the only ones who can reach across industries to make moves! “Walmart said Monday that it will launch a fintech start-up with Ribbit Capital, one of the investment firms behind Robinhood.” | learn more
An essay that covers whaling, startups, and bootstrapping a venture ecosystem in Africa. | learn more