thebarefootvc

MARCH 4, 2022

The unspeakable violence and aggression that Russia has unleashed against Ukraine and its people is the first all out “hot war” invasion in Europe since WWII. Since its debut in 2009, Bitcoin has been heralded as a self-sovereign alternative to government controlled fiat. Bitcoin becomes the compelling “risk off” asset.

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Hearpreneur

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

For example, in April of 2022, we donated 10 tonnes of aid to Ukraine. And it will make sure you're following all the rules the government has set for health and safety. Hence operates on four principles- equity, access, design, and rewards. Thanks to Alex Contes, ReviewGrower ! #19- Thanks to Layla Acharya, Edwize ! #21-

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VC Cafe

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

While they can outspend you, a startup offers real ownership (equity/options), more impact per employee, and the chance to change the world/industry. 2021 gave us plenty of examples for bad governance in both startups and venture capital. Leverage your board and investors: a good board is a discussion, not a lecture.

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The Equity Kicker

JULY 17, 2016

However, I’m pleased that we now have a new Prime Minister and are on the road back to more stable government. That also seems to be what key figures in our new government want, most of whom are, above all, pragmatists. Grexit, Russia/Ukraine and terrorism spring to mind as recent examples.

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Steve Blank

MAY 3, 2022

Looking at a satellite image of Ukraine online I realized it was from Capella Space – one of our Hacking for Defense student teams who now has 7 satellites in orbit. For decades, satellites that took detailed pictures of Earth were only available to governments and the high-resolution images were classified.

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Steve Blank

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Putin’s Russia is intent on undermining the US and West in any way it can – aggression in the Crimea and Ukraine and destabilizing activities in Syria ; Venezuela and beyond. Adding to this are it’s state sponsored poisonings and assassinations, cyber-attacks against nations and election meddling in the U.S. and other countries.

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Steve Blank

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Putin’s Russia is intent on undermining the US and West in any way it can – aggression in the Crimea and Ukraine and destabilizing activities in Syria ; Venezuela and beyond. Adding to this are it’s state sponsored poisonings and assassinations, cyber-attacks against nations and election meddling in the U.S. and other countries.

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