Bitcoin’s meteoric rise to $30,000 has set the crypto market abuzz. The last time we saw these levels was in June 2022, just before the collapse of Celsius, Three Arrows Capital, and other notable players in the industry. …

If you were wondering, here’s the latest in crypto this week. Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, has continued its rally in recent days, surging to the highest level seen since June. Despite appearing somewhat uncertain earlier, Bitcoin has climbed higher, up 1.25% and traded around the $28,400 level. Other areas…

The recent bank closures have left the crypto industry reeling. Silvergate Bank, Silicon Valley Bank, and Signature Bank have all closed down, and depositors have been withdrawing funds. The causes of each of these incidents, though different have had varied impact on the crypto industry. When I entered the industry…

The world of cryptocurrency is rapidly growing, and with that growth comes the need for increased regulation. As more people enter the crypto market, there are many questions about how governments will respond to the rise of digital currencies. I have gained valuable insights into the future of cryptocurrency and…

Intro I am often asked about the different stages of business investing and what sort of investor or firm typically gets involved. Here’s my attempt at a quick listicle which serves as an A to Z for the various business funding stages. Pre-seed This stage is commonly known as bootstrapping. This is…

In this post, we’ll explore the idea of cities and towns as urban-dwelling platforms and the people living in them are platform users. I unpack the effects of users choosing to move to smaller platforms and the technological changes that will need to follow this shift in economic activity. There…

I don’t remember the last time I heard the sounds of silence so vividly from my apartment window. Since the global lockdowns were sanctioned, there have been understandably fewer cars on the roads which has resulted in much less noise. These days I get woken up by the delightful chirping…

I’ve been very fortunate to work in organisations that have embraced the ‘work from home’ premise for the last 10 years. Some would say I am a WFH veteran in some respects. These days, with the necessary government-imposed worldwide-quarantines, it doesn’t feel like a welcome perk anymore. I’m aware I’m…

I relocated to Berlin at the start of 2020 for a new role in venture scouting. I joined a BioTech firm that had recently spun up an innovation team with the view of partnering with cutting edge startups. This job had ‘exciting’ and ‘fresh’ written all over it. My bright-eyed…