Great data

In case any startup CEOs looking for more support for in office mandates

Companies with around 50 employees 'that exercise that option [of working in-person] really seem to do better,' Collison said. 'And I think we all intuitively kind of know it.' Stripe

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I am horrified and disgusted with the antisemitism being spewed at and around the Columbia University campus. Hate has no place in our city, and I have instructed the NYPD to investigate any violation of law they receive a report about and will arrest anyone found to be breaking…

Iran sends 100s of bombs at Israeli citizens. One could show sympathy or stay silent.

First thing PG can think to do is RT a criticism of Israel.

But go on. Keep defending him.

‘Petrified’ non-doms poised to flee UK over Labour’s tax plans, say experts - The Guardian - gets some insights on how non doms will move … and to where …
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How Much Money to Raise:

Marc says to said enough to get to product-market fit.

After that, raise 'enough to fully exploit that opportunity.'

He hates when founders don't raise as much as they can.

This limits dilution but there's no promise funding will be available later.

Founders Forum and Longevity.Technology join forces to accelerate #longevity #investment
New international #event program launches to bring longevity #entrepreneurs and #investors together.
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☀️ The benefits of solar power are well known—so why do so few of us own domestic solar panels?

Cost ➡️ Installing photovoltaic (PV) panels comes at a not-insignificant cost
Feasibility ➡️ Many homes don’t have the right roofs/surfaces for panels
Practicality ➡️ For renters,…

Google released LUMIERE, and it's insane

It's literally ChatGPT for:
- Image-to-Video
- Text-to-Video
- Stylized Generation
- Video Editing
- Animation
- Inpainting

Here're 7 examples that will blow your mind:

Love this article by Aarish Shah
So true that the flaw of the UK is to criticise everything
Often missing the point
Cynicism can be healthy but remember cynics never achieve very much...
See #thefuturefund

Was the Future Fund a failure? It's too early to tell…

Lots of great responses to our accelerator this week.

The top question from policy makers is: “how do we get more startups and venture capital in the UK”

Very bullish on UK and think you could see a $100b tech company here this decade.

I received 2901 emails last week, but was only interrupted by 1368 thanks to the magic of @SaneBox.

What other tools are recommended ?
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As per the Financial Times last week : accelerators are key to tech ecosystems
So it's great to see a16z launching web3 one in London!

Looking forward to speaking tonight at UK embassy in Paris
Alongside Clara Chappaz Philippe Tibi
On increasing tech startup links between UK & France

McDowell, the property consultant, said: “There’s an enduring love for London . . . but we must be careful we don’t push people off the edge.”

Rich non-doms ‘dismayed’ by Hunt’s decision to end tax breaks - on.ft.com/4a5bJVk via Financial Times