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New SEC Crypto Office—Goldman Partners With Modern Treasury
The SEC Has A New Crypto Office Last Friday, the SEC announced the creation of two new offices, one of which will be the new Office of Crypto Assets. The office will be set up and running during this fall, and will be mostly focused on providing support around review of issuer filings. Renee Jones,…
Read More10 Observations from Finovate
Over the last 15 years or so, I have observed a phenomenon that I like to call the fintech event lifecycle. It goes something like this: A new event emerges with a focus on financial technology and innovation. It attracts a small, but dedicated core group of speakers, attendees, and sponsors. The event takes risks…
Read MoreIs the Creator Economy cratering?
Maven, the ed-tech startup that raised $25M from Andreessen Horowitz, announced a significant business pivot this week. They’re moving their platform more towards industry experts and less away from influencers. “We had the hypothesis that a creator with a big audience will have a great course and be able to fill it, and we were…
Read More7 VC Firms You Should Know
Good afternoon! I hope you’re having a fantastic weekend. I’ve been hearing from readers that what they’d love from Just Raised is a fast, one page breakdown on all things venture capital. A VC & Startups Cheatsheet. Today’s newsletter is a preview. Seven VC firms you should absolutely know. Subscribe Here DEEP…
Read MoreThe Business Case for Inclusion
Diversity, equity, and inclusion in product design are about the moral and human case. I.e., it’s just the right thing to do. There’s also an opportunity on the business side of the table when we think about groups that have been historically marginalized. Research shows that people are more likely to act as you want them to when they see themselves reflected. When consumers see…
Read MoreFTT Guest Post: Contrary Research’s Profile On Persona
Thesis Understanding online identity has never been more important. As of 2022, nearly five billion people globally used the internet, and that number is growing ~6% every year. The average internet user spends nearly seven hours a day online. As more of our everyday interactions are lived online, a host of potential problems arise. Fraud,…
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