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May 2025

April 2025

AI and Education: The Great Reshuffling of the Deck
Teaching has never been so useless… or so vital. Discover how AI is reinventing learning from the ground up.
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Arthur Derderian
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The Tyranny of Intermediaries: The Value Illusion in the Service Economy
Power is shifting from those who advise to those who build. As tokenization rises and value creation returns to the real world, we must ask: are we…
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Arthur Derderian
5
Should We Activate the 10-Year Fund Extension Clause? What Alternatives Exist?
78% of funds now activate their extension clauses. That’s not bad luck — it’s a broken system. Here's what LPs really need to know to stay ahead of the…
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Arthur Derderian
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Being a Good Angel Investor Means Knowing When to SELL, Not Just Invest
You invested like a pro. Now it’s time to exit like one. This is the guide every angel needs to avoid getting crushed by liquidation preferences.
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Arthur Derderian
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SAFE vs BSA Air: The Definitive Guide for Entrepreneurs and Investors
Raising funds? Don’t sign anything before reading this. The ultimate guide to mastering SAFEs and BSA Air is finally here.
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Arthur Derderian
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March 2025

AI Agents and Capitalism: Reimagining The Fundamentals
Are AI agents about to overthrow human labor? The silent revolution every investor needs to understand — now.
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Arthur Derderian
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The Hidden Face of Funds: When Carry and Management Fee Structures Reveal GPs' True Nature
Uncover how carry and management fees reveal the true values of General Partners. A game-changing shift in investment: profit, impact, and genuine…
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Arthur Derderian
3
The Grand Financial Theater of Venture Capital: Anatomy of a Gilded Illusion
"VC funds are drowning in money"… but what if it’s just a mirage?
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Arthur Derderian
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February 2025

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