retail therapy

Amazon is funding markdowns on marketplace. 

In a new tactic, Amazon is discounting some products below prices that marketplace sellers set. They’re funding the difference themselves. Why? One reason – brick & mortar competitors won’t price match marketplace sellers. This means you can’t buy these products […]

on the blockchain

The slow death of the firm. 

firmNick Tomaino, founder of crypto VC 1confirmation, thinks we’re witnessing the slow death of the firm. He makes the case for why it’ll be edged out by decentralized organizations. | learn more

book recommendations

Principles: Life and Work

Investor Ray Dalio likes to talk about principles. He’s been writing his down for decades, and using them to build one of the most successful hedge funds of all time. The first part of this book is basically an autobiography. […]

big ideas

Tim O’Reilly wants to rewrite our economy’s rules. 

If you haven’t heard of him, know that he’s one of the OG’s of the internet. He coined the term ‘open source’ software and popularized ‘web 2.0’. Now he’s questioning some of the fundamental (if arbitrary) conditions of our economy. […]

big ideas

Evidence of abundance.

Peter Diamondis is an optimist. He believes we’re entering a new age of abundance. This beautiful PDF report highlights the evidence behind his belief. | learn more

better doing

The psychology of human memory tells us how to learn better.

InnerDrive, a UK-based company, has an initiative called Studies that every teacher needs to know. They are “finding and summarizing the most relevant research that can provide practical tips and tools for teachers to help them improve their students’ memory, mindset and behavior.” | learn more