How to cut through bureaucracy: a step-by-step guide

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In my last article, I mentioned that a large company once held $400,000 of our money hostage. Here is a step-by-step replay of what actually happened and practical lessons learned....continue reading

Be YOUR hammer and look for YOUR nail

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One of my worst moments as a start-up CEO was when I lost $400,000. The short of it is that a customer had sent us the money, but my company...continue reading

Don’t be a hammer looking for a nail

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Has there ever been a more spectacular start-up failure than Quibi in 2020? $1.4 billion down the drain. Total shutdown merely 6 months after launch. Quibi built a product without...continue reading

GameStop’s Moral Mandate – Go Big or Go Home

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GameStop can become the physical gateway to various virtual worlds. And this is a TRILLION-dollar opportunity. As insane as the GameStop story has been, I think there could be long-term...continue reading

My worst investment mistake and 3 lessons learned

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I stared at the screen in disbelief. My biggest stock position was down 90%. $30,000 of my hard-earned savings down the drain. Permanently. How the HELL did this happen? At...continue reading

My 2020 stock portfolio performance and 3 lessons learned

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I left my full-time hedge fund job in May 2016. Subsequently, 2017 was my first full year of investing without constraints, and here are my results: While 2020 turned out...continue reading

Negotiating a new car purchase – a step-by-step guide

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Earlier this week, I bought a brand-new car for the first time. I used tricks that I’ve learned as an entrepreneur, and the negotiation was rather fun. Join me for...continue reading

The privilege to take a risk

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My first entrepreneurial experience happened right after my first semester of college. In January 2008, I did a brief winter internship. My boss was a part time law professor. Publishers...continue reading

Electro Optic Systems (EOS) – a unique defense company

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Years ago, when I worked as a hedge fund analyst, I dove deep into the satellite + space imaging industry. The most interesting thing I learned was that space debris...continue reading

Silvergate – Hidden Network Effect in the Crypto Industry

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I have a decent grasp of the technology and utility of blockchains. I think that digital currencies add value to our world. And I think they will be here to...continue reading

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How to cut through bureaucracy: a step-by-step guide

Be YOUR hammer and look for YOUR nail

Don’t be a hammer looking for a nail

GameStop’s Moral Mandate – Go Big or Go Home

My worst investment mistake and 3 lessons learned

My 2020 stock portfolio performance and 3 lessons learned

Negotiating a new car purchase – a step-by-step guide

The privilege to take a risk

Electro Optic Systems (EOS) – a unique defense company

Silvergate – Hidden Network Effect in the Crypto Industry