Deconstructing Deel: How a Startup Became the OS for Global Work

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The Tweet 🐦

The new challenge for venture capitalists (VCs) was not only to fund innovative ideas with big market potential but also to protect them from being overtaken by competitors with more money. Andreessen and Horowitz likely saw two possible futures: one where venture capital is more regulated to prevent unfair practices, and another where it finds new funding sources, grows rapidly, and possibly reduces returns. The second option was more attractive to successful investors who prefer less regulation.

The Infographic 💹

"The Mundanity of Excellence" [1989] is an essay that everyone should read today. It explains that excellence is about doing the same right thing repeatedly, even if it seems boring. Success comes from being consistent over time, but our short attention spans often make us forget this.

The Short Read 📝

Early-Stage VC in the Age of Vertical AI - by Euclid Ventures

Euclid is a first-check VC backing exceptional vertical software founders. Partners from day zero, we bring dedicated expertise, capital, and network to help domain experts build the industry platforms of the future.

In the fast-paced world of venture capital, people often forget to look back at history. However, learning from the past is crucial, especially during times of big change. We think now is one of those times. Over the past 20 years, private capital has grown significantly. In venture capital, the growth of cloud software has played a big role in this expansion. As technology and business models change, smart companies and investors should regularly question old beliefs. The best founders, whether in Vertical AI or other areas, are not tied to the old ways—investors should also be open to change. Read more…

The Long Read 📜

Deconstructing Deel: How a Startup Became the OS for Global Work - by a16z

From the beginning, Deel cofounders Alex Bouaziz and Shuo Wang wanted to make it easy for anyone to work for any company, no matter where they live. They aim to create a simple system for paying employees worldwide, similar to how SWIFT changed money transfers in the 1970s. Deel wants to be a key part of how global businesses operate. Read more…

Deel is changing the way companies hire, pay, and manage workers in over 150 countries. Instead of using many different tools, Deel offers one complete solution. This helps businesses of all sizes: small companies can use it for all their workforce needs, and big companies can connect Deel’s tools to their own systems. This flexibility offers new features like quick payments and money management. As Deel grows, its main goal stays the same: to make it easier for people to work together globally.

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