retail therapy
Best Buy should be dead, but it’s thriving.
Similar to the above story about discount softlines retailers, Bloomberg explains why Best Buy hasn’t been killed off by Amazon. | learn more
retail therapy
Ross and TJMaxx are still thriving.
CNN breaks down the key to their resilience in the face of internet retail competition. | learn more
on the blockchain
Bear thesis for ETH.
I’m not thoroughly convinced by this analysis by Tetras Capital, but I welcome the contrarian opinion. | learn more
on the blockchain
FOMO3D: A ponzi-like Ethereum game that might never end.
I had two reactions upon reading this. 1) Wow, this is both clever and interesting. 2) OMG, I want to play. I had to suppress my gambling instincts (#2) and hope you’re able to do so also :). | learn more
tech, startups, internet
Jason Calacanis warns founders to fasten seat belts.
This is reminiscent of the famed Sequoia RIP good times deck from 2008. Jason sent this email to 250+ founders he’s invested in basically warning them to get ready for “an event” in the markets. He’s not alone: KKR predicted a recession is imminent […]
tech, startups, internet
The state of AI 2018.
These 156 slides by VC Nathan Benaich and Songkick founder Ian Hogarth will get you up to speed on state of the art in artificial intelligence. “Consider this report as a compilation of the most interesting things we’ve seen that […]
oh, chicago
Chicago could allow short duration licenses for pop-ups.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel gets credit for this one! “At Wednesday’s Council meeting, Emanuel will introduce an ordinance that will allow restaurants and retailers now required to purchase a two-year license to, instead, choose a license as short as five days.” | learn […]
fun facts
How America uses its land.
Bloomberg put together a series of graphics that shine a light on how the US uses its land – from timberland to pasture and urban housing. This is quick to scroll through and quite interesting. | learn more
big ideas
Mini-grids may be the best way to illuminate the ‘bottom billion’.
The Economist discusses the merits of mini-grids as opposed to full scale government infrastructure projects. This makes a lot of sense to me! |learn more
thoughts of food
The weird science of cheese.
We can thank Wired UK for this gem. “Cheese is not just food, it’s a variety show. The multitude of aromas, flavours, and textures found in cheeses throughout the world is more than we encounter with any other food” | learn more