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Midweek greetings to all, as we unveil the 247th chapter of Weekly Olio—a delightful concoction of laughter, insight, and a sprinkle of mystery. Within these pages, you'll discover a handpicked selection of fascinating finds from the vast realms of the internet.
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The Quote 💭
“When deciding between two seemingly equally good directions, the posture with which you walk can matter more than which path you choose.”
The Tweet 🐦
From $230M in losses to becoming the largest toy company in the world by profit/revenue, Lego’s story is an intriguing one. Short thread on how Jørgen Vig Knudstorp’s unconventional leadership helped steady the ship.
The Infographic 💹
What’s easy to miss in the megaround discourse is that the rest of the market grew too. Early-stage funding was up 41% year over year, and seed was up 31% in dollar terms.
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The Short Read 📝
What is the point of all this? - by Grant Lee
Grant Lee, who helped start GammaApp, felt stressed by Twitter's pressure to always do more, faster, and for less money. To find his purpose again, he took a break from social media and visited Seoul, London, and São Paulo. He spent two weeks traveling across three continents without any business meetings, just talking to executives, students, and entrepreneurs.
From those talks, he identified three main reasons for his work, creating a clear order of importance. First, he wants to help people by making tools that allow small teams and freelancers to do more, take on bigger projects, and better serve their clients. Second, he aims to create connections through technology that encourages real human interaction and shared experiences, instead of just focusing on individual efficiency. Third, he hopes to leave a lasting impact by developing ideas and examples of what's possible that endure beyond the tools themselves, similar to the builders of São Paulo’s cathedral who never saw the completed building. Taking a break from constant scrolling helped him regain his energy and focus. Read more…
The Long Read 📜
The Financialisation of the Beautiful Game - by Les Barclays
This article looks at how football has changed from a community-focused sport into a money-making global business. This shift began in the 1990s with profitable TV deals and the Bosman Ruling, which turned players into valuable assets, drawing in wealthy foreign investors and private equity firms.
Today, clubs like Manchester United and Chelsea are run like financial investments. They often deal with debt from buyouts or focus more on making money than winning games. Financial tricks, like using future transfer fees as security or relying on private loans, help clubs spend money while getting the most value. On the other hand, Germany's 50+1 rule shows that clubs can choose to keep fans in control and maintain community connections. In the end, the flow of private money tends to focus more on making profits than preserving football's traditional values. Read more…
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