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11/7/2023
18 : 14
The Braintrust: What should you have invested in sooner?
Eight unicorn founders reflect on product/market fit, working on Capitol Hill, hiring leaders, and maintaining mental health.
11/5/2023
15 : 34
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11/2/2023
17 : 54
What makes a great acquisition?
The common wisdom is that most M&A goes south, with reported failure rates of up to 90%. How can CEOs tip the scales in their favor?
10/31/2023
18 : 34
Letters to a Young Investor with Reid Hoffman
The legendary investor shares stories on Airbnb, Stripe, avoiding mistakes, and developing a “theory of the game.”
10/29/2023
17 : 14
Become a better investor – one email at a time.
An investment memo for Generalist+.
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.