A decade ago, only 39 private tech companies hit the $1B valuation mark. Today, the landscape is vastly different. These 'unicorns' are a sign of explosive growth. #Unicorns #TechIndustry #BusinessGrowth #VentureCapital
Writing an advance obituary carries a peculiar risk: your subject might outlive you. One reporter learned this firsthand when several colleagues who wrote early obituaries for David Rockefeller passed away before he did. #AdvanceObituary #ReporterLife #DavidRockefeller #Journalism
Is Russia, under Putin, reverting to state-sponsored terrorism? The signs point to a return of violent chaos, reminiscent of past conflicts. #Putin #Russia #Terrorism #Geopolitics
Millions of eyes scrutinize every word. Obituaries in The Times receive consistent feedback, from praise for capturing a life to corrections on minor details. It's a constant, engaged readership. #Obituaries #Newspaper #Journalism #ReadingHabits #TheTimes
Startups generate revenue but often aren't profitable. Is startup finance broken, or is this a sign it's working well? Exploring fraud, mismanagement, and wasteful spending. #StartupFinance #VentureCapital #BusinessStrategy #StartupCulture
Witness the transformation from revolutionary idealism to combat. He sought military experience, landing in a real civil war, a baptism of fire that hardened him and set him on a path from which there was no return. #Revolutionary #CombatExperience #IdeologyToViolence #HistoricalFigure #MilitaryTraining
We empathize with lives lived and lost, their impact on loved ones. A quote reminds us: we're alive to remember them, for better or worse. #Empathy #Grief #LifeAndDeath #Reflection
Frustrated investors, denied information and lacking voting power, leveraged public opinion and the press to force Kalanick's resignation. A power play driven by transparency demands. #Uber #Kalanick #Business #Leadership #VentureCapital
Is Russia under Putin returning to state-sponsored terrorism? Comparing modern tactics to historical communist regimes and the rise of ISIS. History may be repeating itself. #StateSponsoredTerrorism #Putin #Geopolitics #History #Terrorism
From aggressive prosecutor to controversial mayor, Rudy Giuliani's life is a complex narrative. His later role as a Donald Trump apologist ended with indictment, creating a challenging legacy to summarize. #RudyGiuliani #NewYorkCity #Politics #Legacy
Startup founders can retain control long before IPOs, often by Series B or C, thanks to dual-class shares. This model ensures continued founder dominance even after going public. #DualClassShares #StartupControl #IPO #VentureCapital #Founder
Nation-states are now employing criminals for covert attacks. This new wave of proxy terrorism, fueled by cryptocurrency and encrypted platforms, makes tracking the source nearly impossible. Ideology is out; profit is in. #ProxyTerrorism #StateSponsoredTerrorism #CyberAttacks #Geopolitics #CriminalNetworks
Remember the 90s dotcom era? I had a startup then—we didn't go public and lost money, but the goal was always to IPO. Many chased it, but not all succeeded. #DotcomBoom #90sTech #StartupStory #BusinessLessons
What compels individuals to conquer extreme challenges? From leading a cheerleading academy to scaling Earth's highest peaks, discover the deep-seated motivations that fuel extraordinary lives. #Motivation #Inspiration #HumanSpirit #Achievement #Curiosity
Private companies exploit secrecy to outmaneuver regulators and engage in anti-competitive behavior. Now, their immense power is being used to force legal changes, as seen with Uber and Lyft affecting driver classification laws. #CorporatePower #Lobbying #Regulation #BusinessEthics #GigEconomy
A childhood memory of a public execution shapes a future obit writer's view of death. Confronting family denial and historical moments, from the Rosenbergs to McCarthy. #DeathMemory #RosenbergCase #ObitWriting #HistoricalMoments #FamilyDenial
When the Trade Towers fell, we profiled thousands lost. A profound lesson emerged: there are no ordinary lives. Everyone has importance, an impact, even if unknown. #PortraitsOfGrief #OrdinaryLives #HumanImpact #NeverForget
Renee M. Jones, Harvard Law grad and Boston College professor, discusses her new book 'Untamed Unicorns: Why Startup Finance Is Broken and How to Fix It'. Discover the flaws and solutions. #StartupFinance #VentureCapital #HarvardLaw #BusinessBook #ReneeMJones
Discover the 'Rosebud moment'—the pivotal event or encounter that defines a life's trajectory, making someone worthy of a New York Times obituary. A quest for epiphanies. #ObituaryWriting #LifeDefiningMoments #Storytelling #CitizenKane #Journalism
These 'untamed unicorns' wield massive influence, employing thousands yet operating in shadows. We only learn about them through scandals or whistleblowers. Is this the American way? #Unicorns #TechIndustry #Lobbying #CorporatePower #Transparency
Imagine reading your own obituary – and hating it. Alfred Nobel did just that when his brother's death was mistakenly reported as his own. Horrified by his "inventor of death" image, he created the Nobel Prizes, a legacy of peace to counteract a legacy of destruction. #AlfredNobel #NobelPrize #History #Legacy…
A new book, 'Untamed Unicorns', reveals the fundamental flaws in startup finance. Is the system broken, and what's the fix? Expert insights from Renee Jones. #StartupFinance #VentureCapital #BusinessBooks #Entrepreneurship #Innovation
