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 […]
oh, chicago
Chicago startup Sprout Social files for IPO
This is only the second Chicago tech company to go public since GrubHub 5 years ago. I love seeing this news! Also, it’s nice that this filing seems to be free of drama and shenanigans (unlike some other recent IPO […]
fun facts
Mexican airline trolls Americans with brilliant ad
Both clever and funny! “AeroMexico new ad brilliant trolls Americans with DNA discounts.” | learn more
fun facts
Straight to voicemail
I learned this week of a new iPhone feature that lets you send unknown callers straight to voicemail. I enabled it right away. One side-effect is that it makes Americans harder to survey. I’ll take that trade 😁. | learn more