on the blockchain
From Russia with pump
“Meet the ICO pumper who makes his living manipulating crypto markets.” Special thanks to subscriber A.F. for the link and excellent headline. | learn more
thoughts of food
CBD coffee company wants to combine coffee with ‘shroom microdosing
“Denver-based company Sträva revealed it has begun developing tea and coffee products infused with microdoses of psilocybin. Following the recent decriminalization measure passed in the city of Denver, Sträva suggests it could reach the market with psilocybin coffee within two […]
retail therapy
A brand is a voice and a product is a souvenir
This post on the Kleiner Perkins website highlights their investment in Pattern Brands. The team was responsible (as an agency) for branding at Hims, Sweet Green, Harry’s, and Smile Direct Club. They decided to stop taking on clients and build […]
retail therapy
Amazon’s most ambitious research project is a convenience store
This Bloomberg post is written by Brad Stone, who literally wrote the book on Amazon. Amazon has bet 7 years and hundreds of millions of dollars to get rid of cashiers. | learn more
to your health
AI needs your data – and you should get paid for it
“A new approach to training artificial intelligence algorithms involves paying people to submit medical data, and storing it in a blockchain-protected system.” | learn more
better doing
Learn like an athlete
A post from David Perell about learning (not sports). “When he entered the NBA, LeBron wasn’t a strong shooter. I’d bet the house that early in his career, LeBron built his off-season training regimen around his weak jump shot and […]
better doing
The recipe for a happy life
From our friends (and subscribers) George & Mary-Lynn at Bigg Success. “The recipe for a happy life consists of three ingredients. The ingredients are important, but so is how you mix them together.” | learn more
better doing
Parallel play: a kid-approved startup strategy
Researchers from Stanford and Harvard Business School studied new ventures in an emerging fintech space for several years. “Want to succeed in a young and unformed market? Try acting like a preschooler.” | learn more
tech, startups, internet
Betterment now turning a profit from retail robo-advising
“In a June 22 interview at the firm’s Manhattan headquarters, CEO Jon Stein revealed that Betterment has crossed the $18 billion mark for assets under management and retail is now funding his firm’s growth.” | learn more
tech, startups, internet
How discount brokerages make money
I thought I knew how the fintech startups of decades-past (the discount brokerages) made their money. It turns out I didn’t know. Now I’m better informed, and it feels great! This is also good background to have before reading the Betterment […]