How emerging markets are approaching crypto
From Brazil to Nigeria, people turn to bitcoin because it’s the most advantageous way for them to conduct international transactions.
End-to-end operators are the next generation of consumer business
These businesses are fundamentally reimagining their product experience by owning the entire value chain from end to end, thereby creating a step-functionally better experience for consumers.
How Bitcoin is helping middle-class users survive the pandemic
Regulators may still want to imply Bitcoin is merely a tool for criminals, but for many middle-class users, it’s proving to be a lifeline.
Dear Sophie: What are Biden’s immigration changes?
What is your sense as to how the new administration will change business, corporate and startup founder immigration to the U.S.?
Joe Biden’s new gig
Investors and businesses should not overlook how quickly President Biden will move on policy – especially as it relates to the future of work and getting the U.S. economy back on track.
It may not be as glamorous as D2C, but beauty tech is big money
Shifting consumer demands within beauty and retail are creating rich opportunities for U.S.-based beauty/consumer tech SaaS companies.
15 steps to fundraising a new VC or private equity fund
Based on my experience, taking the 15 steps below will help build the core of a high-performing fundraising and investor relations function.
12 ‘flexible VCs’ who operate where equity meets revenue share
A dozen active investors who offer funding via revenue-based, compensation-based and blended-return streams.
An argument against cloud-based applications
The cloud isn’t some omnipotent enemy here, but it is the excuse and tool that allows the mass collection of our personal data.
Dear Sophie: What’s the new minimum salary required for H-1B visa applicants?
I hear the random H-1B lottery will be replaced with a new system that selects H-1B candidates based on their salaries. How will this new process work?