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Feb 09, 2025

The Great Reset of 10-Minute Delivery Apps in India

Discover how India's quick commerce sector transformed in 2024, with Blinkit, Zepto, Swiggy, and others redefining speed and innovation in 10-minute delivery apps. Learn about emerging strategies, challenges, and the future of hyper-local delivery services.

Peeyush Jain

Feb 02, 2025

The Economics of OnlyFans

Discover how OnlyFans transformed the creator economy. Explore its innovative model, challenges, and impact on digital monetization and personalized content.

Peeyush Jain

Jan 29, 2025

What Is Venture Capital Now Anyway?

Parenting, Playtex, Computer Storage, and People leaving VC

Peeyush Jain, +1

Jan 15, 2025

Silicon Valley, the New Lobbying Monster

Courage, Service as Software, Content, and Trump

Peeyush Jain, +1

Jan 12, 2025

Paws and Processors

Explore the rise of AI pets: futuristic companions or emotional placeholders? Dive into the evolution of robotic pets and what it means for human connections.

Peeyush Jain, +1

Jan 01, 2025

The Product Market Fit Game

Hell, Quantum Computing, China's Patents, and Mao-era System

Peeyush Jain, +1

China’s Tech Titans: Back in Favor or Just a Temporary Truce?

Is China’s tech sector making a comeback? Explore how Beijing’s shifting stance on tech giants like Alibaba, Huawei, and BYD signals a new chapter—driven by economic necessity and geopolitical tensions.

Peeyush Jain

Mar 26, 2025

Going from operator to investor

Economy, Kanye West, Copper, and Questions for VC

Peeyush Jain, +1

Mar 23, 2025

The End of the Bargain Boom? How a U.S. Tax Loophole Fueled—and Now Threatens—Temu’s Meteoric Rise

Temu’s ultra-low prices may soon disappear as the U.S. cracks down on a key tax loophole. Discover how the de minimis rule fueled Temu’s rise—and why its future in America is now at risk.

Peeyush Jain

Mar 19, 2025

The True Costs of Being on YouTube

Interest, Small Funds, Dear Son, and AI Future

Peeyush Jain, +1

Mar 16, 2025

The New Battleground of E-Commerce: TikTok’s Trials and Temu’s Rise

Discover how TikTok Shop, Temu, and Shein are reshaping global e-commerce. Explore their rapid rise, regulatory challenges, and the future of cross-border retail in an increasingly competitive digital marketplace.

Peeyush Jain

Mar 12, 2025

Machines of Loving Grace

Learning, Tokki, 3 Ladder Class System, and Junior Developers

Peeyush Jain, +1

Mar 09, 2025

Warren Buffett: The Greatest Capital Allocator and His 60-Year Investment Masterclass

Discover Warren Buffett’s 60-year investment masterclass—from Berkshire Hathaway’s transformation to his crisis playbook and timeless investing principles. Learn how Buffett built a $780B empire with patience, discipline, and long-term thinking.

Peeyush Jain

Mar 05, 2025

The Evolution of Perception Markets

Old Men and Trees, Formula 1, P/E Multiple, and Airplane Crash

Peeyush Jain, +1

Mar 02, 2025

How Hermes Built a 200-Year Empire of Exclusivity

Discover how Hermes built a €200 billion luxury empire through exclusivity, craftsmanship, and strategic restraint. Explore its legacy of family control, iconic products like the Birkin, and the enduring allure of timeless luxury.

Peeyush Jain

Feb 26, 2025

Bollywood's Fantasy of Control Is Failing Everyone

Publicity, AI x Websites, Pricing, and MicroStrategy

Peeyush Jain, +1

Feb 23, 2025

China's Gold Rush: Why the Precious Metal Remains a Safe Haven

Explore China's enduring obsession with gold, from cultural traditions to investment trends. Discover how economic shifts, central bank purchases, and the rise of gold hubs like Shuibei are shaping the global gold market.

Peeyush Jain