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On My Mind: Startups that Look Like Funds
Plus, a framework for answering questions about competition
Mar 17
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On My Mind: Exposure to Private Assets
Plus, a framework for building slides and some good book recs
Mar 3
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On My Mind: Crypto M&A, Why Blank Slates Can be Bad, and In-Person Effort in the Age of AI
A selection of half-baked ideas I’m exploring for long-form essays combined with recommendations of great content I recently consumed.
Feb 24
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27 Pieces of Advice for My Younger Self
In celebration of my 27th birthday, I'm sharing 27 pieces of advice to my younger self.
Jan 21
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Avoiding Unforced Errors
I started working on this essay shortly after watching Roger Federer’s 2024 Dartmouth commencement address. In it, he compares many aspects of tennis to…
Jan 2
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Alana
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My 2025 Crypto Trends Report
Find the full Crypto Trends Report here: https://docsend.com/v/sfvqr/cryptotrends
Nov 18, 2025
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Alana
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The Real Alt Season is in Crypto Equities
There have been a lot of questions as to whether we’ll have an alt season in crypto this cycle.
Oct 7, 2025
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Alana
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An Update on Robinhood (6 months later)
The company's pursuits in crypto, investing, and broader financial services
Jul 2, 2025
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Alana
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