Thought Leadership Threads
Frank Rotman
@fintechjunkie2022 was a horror story with inflation being the boogeyman and the markets being a serial killer on the loose.
Surviving economic adversity is a life skill so here are a few tips to help you navigate 2023 and stay mentally strong. 🧵👇
Frank Rotman
@fintechjunkieLast night I lost my dad. He was 93 and lived a full life.
I’m not a very emotional person but I am good at writing down my thoughts, so this is a small tribute to my dad and an attempt at sharing how he shaped who I am today. 👇👇👇
Frank Rotman
@fintechjunkieMany companies went through a major layoff in 2022. Many more will reduce their staff in 2023.
When the dust settles, businesses will be leaner but challenges will still remain.
Here's a valuable checklist for survivors:🧵👇
Frank Rotman
@fintechjunkie2022 was more of a body blow than a knockout punch to #Founders and #VCs.
Most Founders will stagger to their feet and strategize with their Investors.
So while the next 12 months will feel like 12 more rounds, it’s a fight that can be won.
8 predictions for 2023: 🧵👇
Frank Rotman
@fintechjunkieDid you know that it’s now possible to buy an IRL house on @opensea?
It may sound like science fiction but it’s real.
Read on if you’re curious how it works and why this is a giant leap forward in the use of #web3 technology!
Frank Rotman
@fintechjunkieAnother day another meltdown in the crypto space. Smarter minds than mine are unpacking the details of what’s happened and what comes next.
But I thought it would be worth explaining “the issue behind the issue” and when your money might not be safe!!!! 🧵👇
Frank Rotman
@fintechjunkieFounders are busy re-structuring their operating plans to reduce burn.
A reduction in burn almost always slows growth which #VCs will interpret as a negative signal.
The result is confusion and loads of bad advice.
Is this a solvable problem? 🧵👇
Frank Rotman
@fintechjunkieThe media is having a field day reporting on falling real estate prices and the headlines make it seem like Armageddon has arrived.
This view is misleading because it anchors to all-time-highs which is nonsense for any asset class!
Here’s a data-rich counter-narrative: 🧵👇
Frank Rotman
@fintechjunkieThe #1 responsibility of a Founder is to make sure their company doesn’t run out of cash, but raising capital in today’s market is TOUGH.
Here’s a quick framework for determining how challenging it will be for a #startup to raise new #VC capital.
Is your #startup ready? 🧵👇