oh, chicago
Overdue books come home
“Chicago Public Library says 240% increase in book returns since Lightfoot eliminated fines…” | learn more
fun facts
Extreme names for your kids
Do you recall last year’s pop news featuring a child named Abcde (a bold parenting choice)? If you enjoyed that, you’ll love this short video. | learn more
fun facts
Your pay as an operating professional in private equity
“Here’s how much consultants get when they go to work for PE funds.” | learn more
fun facts
The world’s oldest hotel
It’s been in operation since the year 705 by the same family for 52 generations. | learn more
tech, startups, internet
Highlights from Mary Meeker’s 2019 Report
Every year venture capital all-star Mary Meeker releases a report with loads of data about the world going digital. I’ve decided to showcase my favorite slides and what I took away from them. Internet advertising is still growing, and it’s […]
on the blockchain
Then they fight you
Another analysis of the Libra congressional hearings and situation from Messari. | learn more
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