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First princples

This blog is my attempt to record for my kids (and those that might be interested) the "first principle" lessons I've learned in life.  I define "first principle" as those truths that remain regardless of situation, environment or timing. As I'm human, I will inevitably make mistakes in assessing and capturing these. That's the first first principle. ;-)

Author: asmit011

Economic development goes hand in hand with literature about love. (apparently)

Source: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41562-022-01292-z
asmit011 Uncategorized March 14, 2022 1 Minute

What happens if AI eventually removes all inefficiency?

?

asmit011 Uncategorized March 10, 2022 1 Minute

80%+ (est) of crypto use cases are still speculation

asmit011 Uncategorized March 8, 2022 1 Minute

It doesn’t take money to make money…

…but it sure as hell makes it go faster.

asmit011 Uncategorized March 7, 2022 1 Minute

Cost inefficiencies in Insurance

asmit011 Uncategorized March 7, 2022 1 Minute

One for the archives: Top 50 blockchain companies at start of 2022

Source: CBI Insights

Where’s crypto.com and coinbase on here?

asmit011 Uncategorized March 7, 2022March 7, 2022 1 Minute

Autonomous vehicles

Source: Exponential View & FT
asmit011 Uncategorized March 7, 2022 1 Minute

Start-Up Founder Compensation Survey

Source: Seedcamp – https://seedcamp.com/start-up-founder-compensation-survey/
asmit011 Uncategorized March 4, 2022 1 Minute

The power of 1

“Think of many things. Do one.”

Source: Cassell’s Book Of Quotations, Proverbs And Household Words
asmit011 Uncategorized March 4, 2022 1 Minute

Double your perceived intelligence in an hour

“You can’t double your intelligence in one hour, but you can use one hour to write something twice as clear. And ideas that are easy to read and easy to understand will make you seem smarter. The better you communicate, the more intelligent you appear.”

James Clear – atomic habits
asmit011 Uncategorized March 4, 2022 1 Minute

Payments are eating the world

Source: PAYMENTS report by JP Morgan

An average adult has 80 apps on their phone in total but only uses about nine on a daily
basis.

Clearly, customers are drawn to the idea of a one-stop shop, which gathers up and organizes the best features of all their apps — like an operating system for their life

asmit011 Uncategorized March 3, 2022 1 Minute

Venture Builder Investment Principles

Source: Blenheim Chalcot HBR case study
asmit011 Uncategorized March 3, 2022 1 Minute

Different startup investment models

Source: Blenheim Chalcot HBR case study
asmit011 Uncategorized March 3, 2022 1 Minute

Talking about crypto

Podcast by Benedict Evans – explaining where crypto came from and how to think about it

Source Benedict Evans and Toni Cowan-Brown
asmit011 Uncategorized March 2, 2022 1 Minute

Get rich slowly (but surely)

Source: Lyn Alden
asmit011 Uncategorized February 28, 2022 1 Minute

Loss of trust

Source: a16z – how to win the future
asmit011 Uncategorized February 28, 2022 1 Minute

How people pay

Source: pwc – Future of Payments 2030 report
Source: pwc – Future of Payments 2030 report
asmit011 Uncategorized February 28, 2022 1 Minute

Global vs Euro vs APAC payment trends

Source: worldpay
asmit011 Uncategorized February 28, 2022February 28, 2022 1 Minute

Three criteria of a successful Investor

I am constantly looking for amazing founders who are leading meaningful businesses that I think will be very financially successful.

Chris Adelsbach
asmit011 Uncategorized February 28, 2022 1 Minute

UX review of Cash app

Source: https://builtformars.com/case-studies/signing-up-to-cash-app
asmit011 Uncategorized February 28, 2022 1 Minute

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