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Is PrimaryBid Worth a Bid?
3 BIG STORIES 1. Is PrimaryBid Worth a Bid? PrimaryBid is a company that enables retail investors to participate in IPOs as well as secondary offerings. Over the weekend, the company announced a $190M round led by SoftBank through Vision Fund 2. The platform is mostly restricted to people and companies that are UK-based. PrimaryBid is working through…
Read MoreHere’s why subscription isn’t the savior it’s made out to be
In the last few years, it’s been impossible NOT to hear talk in our industry about how great it is for media businesses to lean into subscription revenue. Why? Look at The New York Times — it’s a hell of a model to replicate. They’re the leading media company in the world with a market…
Read MoreFintech’s Role in Ukraine
The UK, US, EU, Japan, Australia, and others have ramped up sanctions against Russia, including financial sanctions against its banks and individuals. UK fintech company Wise has already placed restrictions on money transfers to Russia following the country’s invasion of Ukraine. What’s at Stake This will likely be a story I report on continuously, but to start I wanted…
Read MoreWhat’s in scope? 🔬
Last month, the California Senate passed a bill requiring that all companies generating more than $1B in revenue annually report their Scope 3 emissions, effectively expanding reporting requirements to include almost all of the emissions associated with their businesses. Not sure what Scope 3 emissions are? New to the terminology entirely? All good. Here’s a quick rundown: …
Read MoreThe Universal Challenges To Succeed In Cannabis
This weekend, I became even much more bullish on the future of cannabis. On top of having to deal with the worst windstorms in 10 years, I was fortunate enough to give myself food poisoning. While this wasn’t the most ideal way to spend a weekend, it did provide an ideal opportunity to reflect on…
Read MoreFuture of Crypto Is Female With Defy Trends
Defy Trends launched its Ambassador Program to increase the number of women who invest and work in crypto. Defy Trends is a startup that provides AI-backed analytics to retail and institutional investors. It was launched last year by CEO Imge Su Cetin, COO Daniela Henao, and CFO Elena Garidis. The initiative is critical for the…
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