With Consumer Fintech Tanking, What Happens To Enterprise?

Last Friday, I wrote about public market fintech companies getting hammered by Wall Street. But the dip was largely warranted—companies posted lesser numbers as the economy adjusts to a post-COVID world. Here’s what I wrote on Friday: “Robinhood’s getting hammered—revenue fell 43% year over year, just a few days after announcing its laying off 9%…

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Newsom 🤝 nuclear?

Nuclear power has been on the back foot in recent decades, especially in the West. That’s why pro-nuclear activists readily celebrate even small victories. One such example? Over the weekend, news came out that Gavin Newsom, the governor of California, alluded to the possibility of tapping $6B in federal funding intended to help keep nuclear power plants…

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Fintech & AAPI Representation

ASIAN AMERICAN Fintech & AAPI Representation There are a record 22 million Asian-Americans living in the United States.  They represent the fastest-growing, most affluent, and educated of any racial or ethnic group in the country. Plus, Asian Americans have the highest rate of fintech use, at 70%.  Asian Americans have also been subject to major discrimination.  “Model minority” myths,…

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Sydecar’s Nik Talreja

THE INTERVIEW Sydecar’s Nik Talreja Pictured: Nik Talreja Earlier this week, I caught up with Nik Talreja, Co-founder and CEO of Sydecar. Sydecar helps emerging VCs start and run SPVs, handling all back office operations including subscription docs, banking, compliance, tax, and more.  In the conversation below, Nik and I discuss the future of VC, the need…

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3 Things We Need to Fix in Cannabis

1. Better Grow Management  Testimonies abound of brands selling moldy bud.  And not just online, either. I’ve talked to cultivators in person who have told me the same thing.  There have also been plenty of recalls due to mold. The Department of Cannabis Control in California just issued a recall for black mold in January of this…

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