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Yishi Zuo

Entrepreneurship, investing, personal growth

Hi, I’m Yishi Zuo

Entrepreneurship, investing, personal growth

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Category: Business Analysis

Here I analyze businesses that I find intriguing for whatever reason – usually it is because I think they have a great business model. I will also discuss start-up opportunities that I see and make general observations about the business world that I find interesting.

The Mystery of Mom’s Medicine

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A few weeks ago, my mom and I were chatting on the phone when she brought up something perplexing. The backstory A few months ago, my mom goes to her...continue reading
Business Analysis August 5, 2019August 5, 2019

Unlocking Serendipity at Conferences & Events

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Last month, I attended a 3-day conference focused on education & the future of work. There were 3,000+ attendees – and I barely knew any of them. So of course,...continue reading
Business Analysis May 19, 2019

IDEA: Turning Liar’s Dice into the next Texas Hold’em

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Liar’s Dice is one of the best games ever invented. It is a fast-paced game involving luck, probability & bluffing. It is easy to learn – you don’t need to...continue reading
Business Analysis April 6, 2019April 6, 2019

IDEA: Twitter meets Slack / WhatsApp

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Problem & Vision Twitter starts with public conversations and moves inward via threaded replies & direct messages. What if there was a platform that starts the other way around—by focusing...continue reading
Business Analysis March 9, 2019March 9, 2019

My Personal Mission & How I Arrived Here (Part 3 of 3)

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 (Note, this is Part 3 of a 3 Part Series titled “My Personal Why”. Part 1 – Switching from Hedge Fund Investor to Software Entrepreneur, Part 2 - Warren Buffett, Charlie...continue reading
Business Analysis, Personal January 6, 2019January 21, 2021

Counterintuitive Takeaways from an MIT Nobel Laureate’s Research

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Does more information in a market = a better functioning market? Sounds true – but not always, according to the latest work from MIT Nobel Laureate Bengt Holmström. After reviewing...continue reading
Business Analysis June 16, 2018June 17, 2018

Priority Pass – A Great Business Model with Strong Network Effects

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Summary: Priority Pass is a fantastic business with 1) strong network-effect barriers to entry in a growing industry and 2) plenty of new opportunities. I would invest in them if...continue reading
Business Analysis March 24, 2018January 21, 2021

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Everytime $GME starts 🌝 - I'm going to retweet this.

I would totally do this if I were the Gamestop CEO.

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At this valuation, we have a moral mandate from our limited partners to shoot for the Metaverse.

So let’s go big or go home!

https://www.yishizuo.com/gamestops-moral-mandate-go-big-or-go-home/

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amazing read h/t @matt_levine https://www.theringer.com/2021/2/16/22284786/gamestop-stock-wall-street-short-squeeze-beach-volleyball-referee

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18 Feb

A bit nervous 😬 - this will be the first time ever using Clubhouse!

Come hear me get interviewed by @jeremyau at 6pm PT today for a live podcast recording re: my career journey!

https://www.joinclubhouse.com/event/M5zEzD6e

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17 Feb

great new essay from Paul Graham - I think one of his best if not THE best http://paulgraham.com/worked.html

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12 Feb

Happy year of the Ox! 🐂🎉🧧

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