Desmund DelaneyinDataDrivenInvestorInvesting: Where Do I StartOne of the questions that I am asked the most is “how do I start investing?” Or rather, this is how I interpret the question. Often it is…Sep 22, 2020Sep 22, 2020
Desmund DelaneyinDataDrivenInvestorThe Investment Case for Pyramid SchemesOk, hear me out! I know pyramid schemes are illegal. Given the amount of “boards” — boxes, squares, flowers — that have popped up over the…Sep 14, 2020Sep 14, 2020
Desmund DelaneyWhy the Government Should Let Companies FailIn what has become somewhat of a norm, Chamath Palihapitiya, CEO of Social Capital and minority owner of the Golden State Warriors made…Apr 11, 2020Apr 11, 2020
Desmund DelaneyHoward Mark’s Lesson on Calibration: Time to Get Off the SidelinesYou know… I have never asked myself, “gee, I wonder how much liquidity a company would need to survive a prolonged period with no sales.”…Apr 9, 2020Apr 9, 2020
Desmund DelaneyL Brands Sells Victoria’s SecretL Brands, holding company of Victoria’s Secret (VS) and Bath & Body Works (BBW), recently announced the sale of a 55% majority stake in VS…Feb 25, 2020Feb 25, 2020
Desmund DelaneyPlaying the Long (Infinite) GameAt the beginning of every year, Bloomberg surveys accomplished business leaders — entrepreneurs, celebrities, and corporate executives —…Feb 19, 2020Feb 19, 2020
Desmund DelaneyESG Investing is Just InvestingI can’t help but sigh when I hear media pundits or investment professionals touting ESG investing. (ESG is an acronym that stands for…Feb 17, 2020Feb 17, 2020