Amazing NEWS!
New companies in my portfolio:
Readocray - fixing the internet. Making sure that you know what you are reading - explore The Readocracy manifesto here
Kosmos - the future of events is in the metaverse. Made in Brazil to the world.
Learn of the week - OODA Loop - created by the military strategist John R. Boyd
“to maintain an accurate or effective grasp of reality, one must undergo a continuous cycle of interaction with the environment to assess its constant changes”.
Observe
This is data collection through the senses; visual, auditory, tactile, olfactory, taste - as well as more modern metrics.
Orient
This is analysis, synthesizing all available data into a single, coherent ‘map of the territory’ - a working theory of our options.
Decide
This is the point of choice; where we determine the best course of action.
Act
We execute; act swiftly and decisively to take advantage of the moment. We then go back to the beginning and observe the effect of our actions - and so the loop continues.
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The Information - Investing Directly in People is the Future of VC
McKinsey - How to develop a Growth Mindset
8 super articles to explore what I consider to be the most critical skill for a better life.Harvard Business Review - Create a Growth Culture, Not a Performance-Obsessed One
Sifted - These 40+ European VCs are on the hunt for Sustainability Startups
”Climate tech investment in Europe has grown 7x in the past five years, over the global average of 4.9x. Sustainability-focused VCs in Europe have raised $1.8bn this year so far, which includes the €350m fund by Ecosia-backed VC firm World Fund.”The Guardian - ‘I went from having to borrow money to making $4m in a day’: how NFTs are shaking up the art world
Whats NFTs? How do they play a major role in the future?AlleyWatch - 8 Myths of Pre-Seed Venture Investing
”The key decision that a pre-seed stage fund manager needs to make is whether the follow-on capital would be better deployed as a brand new investment.”Harvard Business Review - Proof That Positive Work Cultures Are More Productive
Audio & Video
In Depth - Take your design org from good to great (listen on spotify)
Greylock - Blitzscaling 09: Reid Hoffman and Allen Blue on Why and How They Scaled LinkedIn (youtube)
Greylock - Blitzscaling 08: Eric Schmidt on Structuring Teams and Scaling Google (youtube)
Job openings:
Verve Capital is looking for an analyst in Brazil.
Moises.ai is looking for a seasoned Head of Growth.
Stay safe out there.
Daniel