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The Elon Musk Playbook
The management principles of the world’s most productive and polarizing person.
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Mario Gabriele
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Introducing The Future 50
Meet 50 of the world’s highest-potential startups. Nominated by investors, selected by The Generalist.
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Mario Gabriele
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Messi, Inc.
Being the GOAT has more upside than ever. Lionel Messi’s upcoming $200MM fund and incubation studio lays the groundwork for a modern approach to…
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Mario Gabriele
The Best Venture Firm You’ve Never Heard Of
Hummingbird Ventures has built an astonishing track record – all while staying out of the limelight. Its secret to success? A meticulous approach to…
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Mario Gabriele
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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.
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AI and The Burden of Knowledge
A story of superior intelligence and possible obsolescence.
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Mario Gabriele
The Remaking of Kleiner Perkins
After 50 years of dealmaking, the historic firm is back at venture’s top table. Sharp bets and renewed focus suggest Mamoon Hamid and Ilya Fushman’s KP…
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Mario Gabriele
Who Becomes an Entrepreneur?
Seven research studies reveal the traits and experiences that influence the decision to start a business.
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Mario Gabriele
TSMC: Semiconductors and Borders of Light
The world’s largest semiconductor foundry is expanding beyond Taiwan, investing $40 billion in a U.S. factory. It’s a move with immense political and…
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Mario Gabriele
Softbank: Twilight of an Empire
Five years after Masayoshi Son’s $100 billion fund shook the financial world, Softbank’s venture firm is crumbling. Can it be saved?
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Mario Gabriele
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