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From Reality TV to a $5 Billion Empire: A Financial Deep Dive into Skims’ Meteoric Rise
Skims, Kim Kardashian’s shapewear brand, has soared to a $5 billion valuation. We dissect the financial strategy and economic impact of this meteoric rise.
Europe’s Tech Paradox: Why a Continent of Innovators Can’t Build Giants
Europe is a hotbed for tech startups but struggles to grow them into global giants. What’s holding it back, and can the continent fix its scale-up problem?
Cashing Out on the AI Gold Rush: Why SoftBank Just Sold Billions in Nvidia Stock to Double Down on AI
SoftBank sells its $5.8B Nvidia stake, signaling a major strategic pivot from AI hardware to funding the next wave of AI software and SaaS startups.
Power Plays: Inside the Sequoia Shake-Up, Wall Street’s Soccer Bet, and the Oil Trade of a Lifetime
A deep dive into the Sequoia Capital coup, Apollo’s bet on European football, and how a 31-year-old trader made millions from Russian oil.
The Code of War: Why Europe’s AI Defense Startups Are Fighting a Battle for Cash
European defense tech startups, crucial for modern security, face a major funding shortfall as banks and VCs hesitate due to outdated ESG policies.
Beyond the Syringe: Analyzing the High-Stakes Business Model of the Enhanced Games
A clash between anti-doping chiefs and VC-backed Enhanced Games signals a high-stakes battle over the future of sports, finance, and human performance.
Robotaxi Reality Check: Why Wall Street Is Pumping the Brakes on AI’s Driving Dream
Robotaxi startups Pony.ai and WeRide saw shares tank after their Hong Kong listing, signaling a major reality check for the AI-driven autonomous vehicle industry.
The AI Boom’s Billion-Dollar Power Play: Why Sam Altman is Betting on a Nuclear Startup With No Revenue
Sam Altman, the mind behind ChatGPT, is backing a zero-revenue nuclear startup to solve AI’s massive energy problem. Is this the future or a huge gamble?
Fueling the Fire of Innovation: Why Tax Policy Must Reward the Founder’s Gamble
Tax policy fails to distinguish between the ultimate risk of a founder and a manager’s bonus. This article explores why rewarding the founder’s gamble is smart economics.
When Hype Hits Reality: The Spectacular Misfire of a Peter Thiel-Backed AI Drone Startup
A Peter Thiel-backed AI drone startup crashed and burned in military trials, offering a stark lesson on the clash between Silicon Valley hype and reality.
AI’s ‘Fried Chicken’ Moment: Are We in a Bubble or a Revolution?
The AI boom shows signs of the dot-com bubble’s “fried chicken” phase, where hype outpaces reality. Is it a bubble or a revolution? Let’s find out.
Inside OpenAI’s High-Stakes Reboot: Decoding the New Board and What It Means for Investors
OpenAI’s new board signals a major shift. We decode the restructuring, its impact on investors, and the future of AI governance and finance.