Carpe Diem
Tag: Funanc1al Edge
Two Books Every Founder Should Read (Before Spending a Dime)
Two books. Two radically different startup philosophies.
One teaches you how to create something truly new.
The other teaches you how to scale it before anyone else wakes up.
If you’re addicted to entrepreneurship, beware of seed capital—and remember: Paradise isn’t money. It’s angels, timing, and conviction. 😇🚀
📉 When Everyone Loved PayPal… That Was the Problem
In 2021, over 90% of analysts rated PayPal a Buy as the stock traded near $300 — with zero Sell ratings. Today, at $55, sentiment has flipped bearish. Same company, different crowd. A classic contrarian lesson.
Need to Go Back to Los Angeles and Nosh on One of My Favorite Sandwiches in the World 🥪✈️
There’s no better sandwich in the world than Langer’s #19. Pastrami perfection, must-order sides, and a future Lucas Museum excuse to fly back to LA — maybe twice.
When AI Gets Crowded, Small Caps Get Interesting...
As the AI trade gets crowded, money is rotating into small caps and overlooked stocks — many backed by recent insider buying. A familiar setup for long-term returns.
Traveling to L.A., Honolulu, San Francisco, or New York? Then Rent a…
Traffic is stealing weeks of your life in America’s most congested cities. A bike might just be faster — and definitely more fun. 🚲🕒
Trump renews demand for Greenland in Davos speech, but…
Greenland, Davos, and an unexpected moment of agreement. A Carpe Diem reminder that sometimes the ice — and ICE — speak for themselves. ❄️😄
No Bulls? Just Bushes. 🌳🐻
Moderna just doubled on your earlier call — even as hedge funds pile into big shorts. Here’s the most shorted stocks in the S&P 500 and how to think about it.