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FOMO, or the Mimetic Desire Theory leading to herd behavior in Venture Capital
FOMO, or the Mimetic Desire Theory leading to herd behavior in Venture Capital
There is no better way to end the week to spark your interest in the philosophical concept of mimetic desire. I am hoping to embark you on…
Hadrien Comte
Mar 25, 2021
Are the “Roaring Twenties” the beginning of the SPAC “Gilded Age”?
Are the “Roaring Twenties” the beginning of the SPAC “Gilded Age”?
From the most credible US investment firms like TPG or Oaktree, to seasoned tech veterans like Linkedin’s co-founder Reid Hoffman, to more…
Hadrien Comte
Mar 18, 2021
Easy To Dismiss or Be Scared by AI. Here Is Why You Should Not
Easy To Dismiss or Be Scared by AI. Here Is Why You Should Not
Artificial Intelligence has been creating a lot of hype for a while now, and while it has benefited a lot of companies, many more have yet…
Gregoire Leleu
Nov 27, 2020
The Tyranny of the Minority
The Tyranny of the Minority
A couple of years ago, I had lunch with a music producer, who also happened to own concert halls. As we were looking at the menu, I shared…
Willy Braun
Nov 27, 2020
Fighting Decision Inertia & Path Dependency
Fighting Decision Inertia & Path Dependency
I love Jeff Bezos’ annual letters to shareholders. I read them all, even published an article with the key highlights from 1997.
Willy Braun
Oct 13, 2020
Beyond the Spreadsheet: Using Modern Data Science as Growth Investors
Beyond the Spreadsheet: Using Modern Data Science as Growth Investors
“Do we share the management’s vision?” This is one of the fundamental questions due diligence is trying to answer and which drives the…
Gregoire Leleu
Jul 2, 2020
Early Stage vs Late Stage: Assessment, Prediction & Fluidity In The Equity Chain
Early Stage vs Late Stage: Assessment, Prediction & Fluidity In The Equity Chain
Making an investment decision involves both analysis and intuition. These decisions contain an irreducible intuitive component, but when…
Willy Braun
Jul 2, 2020
Startups Cultures, Adaptation & Crises
Startups Cultures, Adaptation & Crises
I was reading a great research article about startups in times of crisis, with a focus on the Covid19 pandemic.
Willy Braun
Jun 21, 2020
Should Startups Be Worried About Their Next Fundraising Round?
Should Startups Be Worried About Their Next Fundraising Round?
Early March 2020, a singular meeting happened in every startup of the Western world. Even within the rank of entrepreneurs, the most…
Willy Braun
May 14, 2020
Whaling & VC, A Common Misunderstanding
Whaling & VC, A Common Misunderstanding
Something is often misunderstood regarding the VC and Growth industries. And nothing’s more effective to resolve it than the old case of…
Willy Braun
Apr 27, 2020
The Impact of COVID-19 on VC, a Case For Optimism
The Impact of COVID-19 on VC, a Case For Optimism
Over the past 100 years, epidemics have only temporarily impacted the economy with short, sharp shocks, following a V-shaped recovery.
Willy Braun
Apr 20, 2020
A primer on the Passion Economy
A primer on the Passion Economy
Spreading the word of a new paradigm for digital creators
Hadrien Comte
Apr 10, 2020
Animal Spirit Unleashed & Investors’ Duties
Animal Spirit Unleashed & Investors’ Duties
In his General Theory, John Maynard Keynes declared that:
Willy Braun
Apr 1, 2020
A Positive Outlook for EU Tech
A Positive Outlook for EU Tech
The European tech ecosystem had an incredible run in 2021.
Kyle O'Brien
Apr 1, 2022
Facebook’s Stock Drop & The Rise of the Conscious Consumer
Facebook’s Stock Drop & The Rise of the Conscious Consumer
Public market volatility is certainly not a new concept for our audience. Nevertheless, last week’s market correction was fairly alarming…
Kyle O'Brien
Apr 1, 2022
Automation Doesn’t Necessarily Look Like Robots
Automation Doesn’t Necessarily Look Like Robots
In the tech community, there tends to be a fascination with “futurism.”
Kyle O'Brien
Apr 1, 2022
A New Front in Ukraine
A New Front in Ukraine
To preface, we are deeply saddened by the recent news surrounding Putin’s invasion of Ukraine; our thoughts go out to the citizens affected…
Kyle O'Brien
Apr 1, 2022
A "Bref" History of Venture Capital
A "Bref" History of Venture Capital
As of late, venture capital has become a part of the cultural lexicon. This wasn’t the case even a decade ago but familiarity with the…
Kyle O'Brien
Apr 1, 2022
SaaS Metrics 101
SaaS Metrics 101
Software-as-a-service is so commonplace today it’s hard to imagine an era where on-premise servers were the default, not the exception.
Kyle O'Brien
Apr 1, 2022
The Browser Wars
The Browser Wars
If you’re reading this, you are using a web browser.
Kyle O'Brien
Apr 1, 2022
Perusing the Paul Graham Archives
Perusing the Paul Graham Archives
Oftentimes, when looking for inspiration, I turn to the writing of proven leaders and operators in the world of technology.
Kyle O'Brien
Apr 1, 2022
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