thoughts of food

Panera’s caffeine-infused lemonade.

I just learned of this product called Charged Lemonade, which is “charged” with caffeine — 260mg in a 20-ounce serving. A couple people with extreme sensitivity to caffeine died after drinking. There is a big lawsuit. “Whether Charged Lemonade will […]

tech, startups, internet

Why QED is doubling down on Kin.

A laudatory memo from a recent investor in the Chicago-based insurance startup Kin (disclosure: I’m lucky to be a small investor as well). “The difference between these financial metrics is so stark that we believe Kin will be the defining […]