fun facts
Former Bloomberg execs to be charged in construction fraud scheme.
Kickbacks galore! | learn more
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tech, startups, internet
China’s big hack.
You may have seen some headlines about China managing to slip extra chips onto servers operated by Apple, Amazon and other US tech companies. This is a link to the Bloomberg piece with the original reporting that’s worth a read. […]
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
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
on the blockchain
Ready for a public argument about Tether and Kraken?
First, read this Bloomberg piece, then read Tether’s response (complete with two Ron Burgundy memes).
tech, startups, internet
Benedict Evans interviewed on Masters in Business podcast.
I’ve been reading the famed a16z investor’s insightful posts for years, so it was great being able to hear him discuss all sorts of tech-related topics. Masters in Business is a podcast published by Bloomberg, hosted by Barry Ritholtz. | learn more
thoughts of food
Inside look at the future of autonomous farming.
Writing for Bloomberg, Amanda Little offers an inside look at Blue River Technologies, the company acquired by Deer & Co not long ago. | learn more
thoughts of food
Salt Bae’s Nusr-Et restaurant reviewed by Bloomberg.
“The restaurant from internet sensation chef Salt Bae has overpriced steak and entertainment value.” | learn more
tech, startups, internet
Inside the world of venture lending.
This Bloomberg article sheds light on the world of venture lending (as pioneered by Silicon Valley Bank) via Hercules Capital. “Hercules focuses on technology, life sciences, and sustainable and renewable tech. It’s invested in 390 companies since Henriquez started it […]
fun facts
Swedish power plant burns H&M clothes for fuel.
“According to Bloomberg, the plant has burned about 15 tons of discarded clothing from H&M so far in 2017…” | learn more