Balaji has a theory that cloud-based cultures are forming and superseding geographic cultures. That may be true, but it hasn't happened comprehensively yet. Finally, there's an issue of the local culture accepting foreigners. There's a saying that anybody can be an American, meaning that anyone can be a first-class citizen here, but not anybody can... See more
Death of retail was the headline of the last decade. Will a prolonged coronavirus outbreak lead to the death of other types of spaces, too — Office spaces? Public space? Entertainment venues?
Today, RabbitHole helps crypto projects to get more users and find contributors. Tomorrow, RabbitHole wants to become the credentialing system for web3 aka digital resume for the decentralized world. As users complete tasks, RabbitHole can curate an on-chain graph of a user’s prior achievements and thus develop a system of verifiable credentials.... See more
The same Internet that allows Netflix to help a small number of cinephiles discover an obscure documentary might also allow that filmmaker to be in touch with these same people directly, perhaps converting what Kelly termed “Lesser Fans” into “True Fans,” defined as those “who will purchase anything and everything you produce,” who “will drive 200... See more
Lesson #1: Great Products Expand Markets Taylor Swift moved to Nashville at 13 and went door-to-door to record labels. They all turned her down. Labels saw country music on the decline with young listeners, and didn't see a market for a teen country artist.