MarkusAllen

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by MarkusAllen 8mo ago
Most people at Brex will lose on this. Let's talk about “Liquidation preference”. Means investors get paid before founders during an exit. The basic math: investors get their money back first, then everyone else splits what’s left. Usu
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Investors Warn of 'Rot in Private Equity' as Funds Strike Circular Deals(nytimes.com)
4 points by MarkusAllen 8mo ago|0 comments
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by MarkusAllen 8mo ago
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by MarkusAllen 8mo ago
I see an empty post.
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by MarkusAllen 8mo ago
I name names. (Mostly.) When I get sued (and I will), I'll employ "roman a clef" and slightly fictionalize the names. By the way, VCs are not exactly any better than PE firms. I've tried to reach out Marc Andreesen to se
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by MarkusAllen 8mo ago
Wish I had your knowledge before writing... Pages in my book related to how private-equity screwed over the vet industry: 250. 442. 1001. I think people will be blown away that the company that makes M&Ms owns a ton of vets.
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by MarkusAllen 8mo ago
Just updated. Thanks for the heads up.
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by MarkusAllen 8mo ago
The direct link is: https://www.Founderstowne.com
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by MarkusAllen 8mo ago
Can I post a direct link here... don't want to be accused of spam? I expose just about everyone as a "roman a clef" (a work of "fiction":>). I'm 58 years old. Entrepreneurial builder. Disgusted by VC/PE
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by MarkusAllen 8mo ago
Releasing an almost-3,000-page expose on private equity this week. It's hard to argue against those who say private equity ruins everything. It's astonishing. And massively depressing. You can download for free when you search the
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by MarkusAllen 10mo ago
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by MarkusAllen 6y ago
I am walking the talk... Google this: Welcome to XClave by Markus Allen
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by MarkusAllen 7y ago
I use the Seth Godin model of ebook selling... I sell my ebook on Amazon AND I give away the same ebook on my website FREE. I give people the choice. Most buy the book. To see one of the examples, Google: Compiled: 713 Tai Lopez best quotes
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Apple privacy worse than Android? (video proof)(youtube.com)
1 points by MarkusAllen 7y ago|0 comments
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by MarkusAllen 8y ago
That NCBI study (which I am 100% was not scientific) was funded by the Winkler Family Foundation. Yep, the guy who produced the movie "Rocky" funded this. And the Winklers have direct ties to the evil Monsanto Corporation: https:
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by MarkusAllen 8y ago
I admire you courage @amval... the "vegan police" have been notified and will be here shortly. Here is a website that supports your position: that meat is actually VERY good for us... just look at all the case studies: http:&#x2F
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by MarkusAllen 8y ago
If a YouTuber pulled off this study and vlogged it from start to end, they would make a shit ton of money.
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by MarkusAllen 8y ago
The WordPress 5.0 beta testers are giving it an average of 2.8 out of 5.0 - very slow editing and lots of broken plugins. I recommend disabling automatic updates - get the "blocking code" here: https://twitter.com/
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by MarkusAllen 8y ago
Everyone... I mean EVERYONE needs to master the laws of debt collection. Even if we think we are "responsible." Because all of us are a "situation" away from losing it all. Here in the USA, there is a "statute of li
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by MarkusAllen 8y ago
I am blown away that DuckDuckDuck.com continues to claim no tracking after being exposed for tracking here: https://archive.is/qntuk
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by MarkusAllen 8y ago
2 gay Indians go into a strip club with an orthodox Jew...
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by MarkusAllen 8y ago
I understand the first thing emergency people do in the hospital is to give us a saline (salt) solution. If salt is so bad for us, why are we given a bag of salt water?
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by MarkusAllen 8y ago
Nevada, California - more than 20% opt out. Fascinating. I would love to see hotspots of places where people have no religion - not even atheist... just none.
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by MarkusAllen 8y ago
We are about a year away from the Byton Electric Car here in the good 'ol USA - way better than any Tesla: https://www.byton.com
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by MarkusAllen 8y ago
In a city, how do you handle buying a socket wrench to fix something in your house? (It sounds like a MAJOR hassle.)
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by MarkusAllen 8y ago
We can get a 256 GB USB-C stick for about $70 here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XC1WGQR/ref=twister_B01IKC9ZW8?... That is a heck of a lot less than purchasing for storage space when buying this laptop.
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by MarkusAllen 8y ago
Wow - Ray Peat here on HN. Never thought I would see the day.
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by MarkusAllen 8y ago
It is currently $8,500.
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by MarkusAllen 8y ago
Speaking of the no-fly list... I got tickets at the airport last week (cool little trick to save some money on taxes vs. online)... The ticket lady told me some customer was upset with her. So she called over TSA security and was able to pu
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by MarkusAllen 8y ago
Actually, pop songs follow the same basic chord progression formula... Elton John MASTERED it - revealed here: https://twitter.com/TheMarkusAllen/status/996830643949522944

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