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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

A poignant reflection on the first encounter with death, recalling the public execution of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg. How this pivotal memory shaped a unique perspective on mortality and the craft of obituary writing. #RosenbergExecution #FirstMemory #DeathAndDying #ObitWriting #HistoricalEvents

Investors are frustrated by founder behavior, wanting to guide and correct. But the founder's control makes intervention difficult, especially when keeping issues hidden could preserve a successful exit. #StartupFounders #InvestorRelations #VentureCapital #BusinessChallenges

CEOs of major AI companies like Anthropic and OpenAI are often seen as brilliant, risking personal wealth. But should we trust their immense power? A closer look at their motivations and the controversy surrounding them. #TechGiants #AI #Leadership #BusinessEthics

What does an obituary writer want in their own final tribute? A poignant reflection on legacy, outliving peers, and the ultimate punctuation mark on a life well-lived. #ObituaryWriter #Legacy #LifeReflection #WritingLife #Mortality

Episode 3002: Joby Warrick Meets Carlos, the World’s Original Super-Terrorist https://keenon.substack.com/p/the-yesterday-of-the-jackal?utm_source=youtube