How $7 billion Maverick Capital values its private portfolio — and which unicorns have lost their luster
A recent investor note from Maverick Capital reveals which private holdings have declined in value. The $7 billion Tiger Cub run by billionaire Lee Ainslie has a $1.4 billion venture-focused fund. Among its holdings are unicorns like India’s BYJU’s and Brazil’s QuintoAndar. Maverick Capital was not immune to the private market turmoil that has devastated…
Millennium hires Capula president for senior fixed-income role
John Naud has left his role as president at Capula and is joining Millennium. He is expected to start next year and take a senior role in the fixed-income division. Millennium recently separated its fixed-income and commodities groups. Millennium Management has hired a senior executive from Capula Investment Management for its recently reorganized fixed-income division.…
A travel YouTuber built a journaling company with her creator income. She uses this 2-page media kit to negotiate paid partnerships with brands like American Express and Priceline.
Joanna Franco started a YouTube channel after realizing a corporate job didn’t fit her needs. She focused her content on travel and used the income from brand deals to build a journaling company. Here’s the exact two-page media kit she uses to negotiate deals with brands like Priceline. Joanna Franco, 31, quickly realized after graduating…
Healthtech startup Sunnyside aims to help people be more ‘mindful’ about drinking alcohol. Here’s an exclusive look at the pitch deck it used to raise $11.5 million.
Sunnyside’s platform helps people plan and track their drinking habits. The startup just raised $11.5 million for its Series A funding round led by Motley Fool Ventures. Here’s the pitch deck the startup used to raise its funding round. One startup wants to help consumers be more conscious of their alcohol consumption, and it recently…
Want to know what Jerome Powell will do next? Here are the 10 academic journals the Federal Reserve pulls its inflation playbook from.
Our experts answer readers’ investing questions and write unbiased product reviews (here’s how we assess investing products). Paid non-client promotion: In some cases, we receive a commission from our partners. Our opinions are always our own. Monetary policy is the driving force behind today’s market, and interest rate cuts are key. No one knows exactly…
‘Shoppable short-form video is on fire’: YouTube’s head of shopping shares why the platform is betting on shorts to drive social commerce
At CreatorIQ Connect, a marketing conference in LA, industry leaders shared tips and best practices. YouTube exec Bridget Dolan spoke about why the platform is betting on short-video to drive shopping. “Shoppable short-form video is on fire,” Dolan said. While livestream shopping is popular in Asia, it has yet to catch on in the United…
Get hired at Disney: 6 insiders reveal how they landed their jobs and share secrets for nailing recruiters’ questions
Getting a job at Disney is, for many, a coveted entry point into Hollywood. But the company is selective, and landing a role at one of its three divisions is tough. Business Insider spoke to six current and former Disney employees about what to expect during an interview. Makall Lauren, 23, shows viewers what it’s…
How to buy your first rental property: 5 crucial things to look for and how to make sure it will cash flow, according to BiggerPockets’ CEO
Scott Trench says he prefers to buy rental properties the traditional way: with a 25% down payment. The BiggerPockets CEO says he’s built up a portfolio of 13 units over 9 years doing this. In a recent webinar, Trench unpacked a list of things to consider when buying a property. BiggerPockets CEO Scott Trench believes…
Pac-12 bowl projections: Oregon to the CFP, USC climbs to the Alamo and Cal sneaks in
A one-loss Pac-12 champ (Oregon or Washington) could need help securing a playoff berth Before we get into the latest Pac-12 bowl forecast, here are some reminders about postseason selections: — The College Football Playoff semifinals will be held in the Rose Bowl and Sugar Bowl, leaving the Pac-12 champion to compete in the Fiesta,…
