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A Deep Dive into Elon Musk’s Investments: The Makings of a Billionaire
Everyone is familiar with Elon Musk the Entrepreneur, but what about Musk the Investor? In this article, we will look at how Musk has funded his ventures and managed his personal angel investments over his career, clever tactics that he has applied, and lessons learned from his experiences.
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How Artificial Intelligence Is Disrupting Finance
As consumers, we’re familiar with AI: we benefit from cars that parallel park themselves, devices that respond when asked questions, and streaming platforms that suggest shows we may like. However, professionally, the larger question is how industries will harness the power of AI. In finance, AI offers opportunities for operational efficiencies in everything from risk management and trading to insurance underwriting.
Melissa Lin
Melissa has worked in ECM, tech startups, and management consulting, advising Fortune 500 companies across multiple sectors.
Experts’ Corner: Pitch Deck Tips for Fundraising Success
Fundraising, for companies at any stage, is undoubtedly a challenging process. Even for seasoned entrepreneurs and startups already experiencing market traction, a compelling pitch and accompanying pitch deck are still necessary. While there is variance around stylistic delivery of the pitch and aesthetic of the deck itself, you might be relieved to hear that the infamous pitch deck boils down to a formula.
Melissa Lin
Melissa has worked in ECM, tech startups, and management consulting, advising Fortune 500 companies across multiple sectors.
Esports: A Guide to Competitive Video Gaming
While the complex esports industry may be daunting for investors, it is growing exponentially and has already amassed a large global audience. Here’s what to know about how to invest in esports.
Josh Chapman
After covering tech IPOs on Wall Street, Josh brought this experience to the other side of the table and founded two companies of his own.
Advanced PowerPoint Presentation Tips and Hacks
Many have a love-hate relationship with Microsoft’s PowerPoint. While super flexible, the tool can also be manual, tedious, and all-consuming, especially for the uninitiated. Authored by a former management consultant and finance expert, this article will help every user—from the beginner to the advanced operator—smooth out some of their points of friction and become an expert-level user of the application.
Melissa Lin
Melissa has worked in ECM, tech startups, and management consulting, advising Fortune 500 companies across multiple sectors.
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Amazon vs. Walmart: Bezos Goes for the Jugular With Whole Foods Acquisition
Through its acquisition of Whole Foods, Amazon is not only likely to disrupt the grocery shopping experience but is perhaps embarking on a grander push that could change the entire retail landscape, leaving Walmart on the back foot.
Toby Clarence-Smith
Toby has deep financial experience across investment banking, VC investing, and PE. He most recently founded and sold a VC-backed company.
Glass-Steagall Act: Did Its Repeal Cause the Financial Crisis?
The Glass-Steagall Act, Depression-era legislation, has had a controversial, unconventional run. 80 years after its inception, it’s made its way back into public discourse. This article examines its historical context, its erosion, and the repeal of the Glass=Steagall Act, as well as its impact on the financial crisis.
Melissa Lin
Melissa has worked in ECM, tech startups, and management consulting, advising Fortune 500 companies across multiple sectors.
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