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The Metaverse: Is It Already Here?

When you hear a tech buzzword like “the Metaverse,” it’s easy to tune it out as just another marketing stunt, but, I think it actually represents an important vision for the future of technology. Don't get too hung up on the word “metaverse,

How Squid Game Went Viral (Genius Strategy)

Squid Game has been an absolute breakout success, and that’s bad news for Disney. The show is doing so well that even the head of Netflix seemed surprised by it! But there are actually a few really great reasons why Netflix’s strategy here paid off so

SpaceRyde’s Mission To Create The Cheapest Satellite Launch Ever

If you think rocket science sounds difficult. Just wait until I tell you about this company, SpaceRyde . Instead of just launching rockets from the ground, they use balloons to carry rockets into the upper atmosphere before launching them. And surprisingly, it actually works! At the center of the project is

9 Key Lessons From Y Combinator

Y Combinator is widely recognized as the top startup accelerator in the world. For good reason. YC companies are now worth more than $400 billion in combined valuation, and that number is just going up each year. Y Combinator companies consistently outperform the competition because the program equips founders with

How Peter Thiel Almost Created Bitcoin

It's pretty remarkable how accurate Thiel's 1999 prediction was about the future of money. Like any future technological vision though, there will always be stepping stones. Did Paypal have to happen in order for crypto mass adoption years later?

Can Boom Supersonic Succeed Where The Concorde Failed?

Boom is an amazing company. But will they be able to achieve safe and sustainable supersonic flight?

How To Get A Job In November 2021

When most people try to get a new job; they search for a listing, then they apply, and then they wait. Search… apply… wait…. over and over again. This approach is all wrong. Here's how you should approach the job search.

Why Facebook Is Spending Billions On The Metaverse

There is a ton of hype around the “metaverse” right now, but is it here yet?

Peter Thiel's Big Bet On Varda Space Industries

Peter Thiel is one of the most legendary investors in Silicon Valley. He’s helped build PayPal, Facebook, and Palantir into massive multi-billion dollar companies. And now he has his sights set on space manufacturing.

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How Much Money Does SpaceX Make?

SpaceX is currently making about $3B from launches & about $1M from Starlink, but the revenue projections for 2030 are pretty crazy.

How Gwynne Shotwell Became President Of SpaceX

Elon Musk plays a critical role at SpaceX, but his most impactful move was empowering Gwynne to make SpaceX deliver all of his incredibly optimistic goals.

How Airbnb Manages to do Business in China

Facebook is banned in China. Google is also banned. But Airbnb isn’t. So why does China allow Airbnb to operate when it’s banned so many large American tech companies? What I found surprised me.