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10/26/2023
12 : 4
Capital: Zavain Dar, GP at Dimension
Investing at the bleeding edge of technology and life sciences.
10/19/2023
14 : 4
Big news: Introducing Generalist+
Today, we're unveiling our newest premium newsletter designed to make you a better investor.
10/5/2023
17 : 44
What do venture capitalists do?
A study from 1984 outlines the habits of Silicon Valley's capital class. How have they changed?
9/28/2023
16 : 4
What to Watch in India
Eight startups making waves in the world's most populous country.
9/22/2023
15 : 4
A24: The Rise of a Cultural Conglomerate
The indie studio is behind some of Hollywood's biggest hits and critical darlings. It has designs on becoming media's answer to LVMH.
9/17/2023
13 : 4
Modern Meditations: Rebecca Kaden (Union Square Ventures)
The Union Square Ventures managing partner on stories, ancient structures, and technological salvation.
9/10/2023
15 : 24
Life in a Kingdom of Dangerous Magic
Or, why regulating artificial intelligence is so difficult.
8/31/2023
14 : 34
Introducing our newest writer
Welcoming a fresh voice to The Generalist and what that means for readers.
8/20/2023
15 : 4
Modern Meditations: Claire Hughes Johnson
The Stripe executive on leadership, linguistics, and literature.
8/15/2023
18 : 34
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8/14/2023
10 : 45
Plaid: Finance's Next Great Network
After turning down Visa, the $13.4 billion fintech is thriving solo. It's become a true multi-product company with room to run.
7/30/2023
19 : 4
ASML: A Monopoly on Magic
The $300 billion Dutch firm is the most important company you've never heard of.
7/23/2023
16 : 14
What to Watch in AI
Investors from Sequoia, USV, Kleiner Perkins, and more select the AI startups you should keep an eye on.
7/16/2023
16 : 4
Stablecoins: The Next Financial Platform
Stablecoins are more than just an asset – they're the foundation for a modernized financial system.
7/16/2023
13 : 55
Brex’s Second Act
The $12.3 billion fintech is hitting new heights and entering a new growth phase. It's a dividend of the firm's clear-eyed decision-making.
7/9/2023
15 : 44
Modern Meditations: Sam Lessin
The Slow Ventures GP on philosophy, empowering metrics, AI hype, and John Wick.
6/25/2023
15 : 34
AI and The Burden of Knowledge
A story of superior intelligence and possible obsolescence.
6/20/2023
5 : 25
Modern Meditations: Scott Belsky
The Adobe CPO on innovating from within, shipping slow, and AI.
5/21/2023
14 : 4
Intercom’s AI Evolution
An interview with co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer, Des Traynor.
5/14/2023
17 : 14
Watershed: A Climate Pragmatist
The $1 billion carbon accounting platform has attracted investment from Sequoia and Kleiner Perkins. Its greatest strength is its practical, market-driven approach to the climate crisis.