Thought Leadership Threads

2022 was a horror story with inflation being the boogeyman and the markets being a serial killer on the loose.
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Surviving economic adversity is a life skill so here are a few tips to help you navigate 2023 and stay mentally strong. 🧵👇

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Last night I lost my dad. He was 93 and lived a full life.
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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. 👇👇👇

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Many companies went through a major layoff in 2022. Many more will reduce their staff in 2023.
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When the dust settles, businesses will be leaner but challenges will still remain.
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Here's a valuable checklist for survivors:🧵👇

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2022 was more of a body blow than a knockout punch to #Founders and #VCs.
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Most Founders will stagger to their feet and strategize with their Investors.
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So while the next 12 months will feel like 12 more rounds, it’s a fight that can be won.
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8 predictions for 2023: 🧵👇

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Did you know that it’s now possible to buy an IRL house on @opensea?

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It may sound like science fiction but it’s real.

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Read on if you’re curious how it works and why this is a giant leap forward in the use of #web3 technology!

Another day another meltdown in the crypto space. Smarter minds than mine are unpacking the details of what’s happened and what comes next.
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But I thought it would be worth explaining “the issue behind the issue” and when your money might not be safe!!!! 🧵👇

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Founders are busy re-structuring their operating plans to reduce burn.
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A reduction in burn almost always slows growth which #VCs will interpret as a negative signal.
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The result is confusion and loads of bad advice.

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Is this a solvable problem? 🧵👇

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The media is having a field day reporting on falling real estate prices and the headlines make it seem like Armageddon has arrived.

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This view is misleading because it anchors to all-time-highs which is nonsense for any asset class!

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Here’s a data-rich counter-narrative: 🧵👇

The #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.

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Here’s a quick framework for determining how challenging it will be for a #startup to raise new #VC capital.

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Is your #startup ready? 🧵👇