Substance over sizzle. I make no promises about the cadence of this email. I do promise it will be worth your time and mine. -Dave
Canada: a loft apartment above a really great party
L.A.’s Goldston twins brought us Athletic Propulsion Labs. Boston’s Marcus Wilson followed promptly with NOBULL. lululemon is trying, but perhaps Canada’s answer in performance footwear will come courtesy of norda run. What’s the market saying?
Returning to the Roots…
Without the U.S. Department of Defense, Silicon Valley as we know it would not (likely) exist (link). So, how do enterprising founders and investors capitalize on the reemergence of the Office of Strategic Capital? #IYKYK
Make Me Smarter, Dave
Two words; minerals and royalties. Once you learn about it, you too may wonder why on Earth you aren’t managing your own minerals & royalties fund. My goodness...
Hey! It’s Enrico Palazzo!
Deptford Township Little League is trying out a new rule: if you fight with the umps during a game, you have to volunteer your time to umpire three games before you're allowed back as a spectator (link). What could possibly go wrong?
Juuuuust a bit outside…
Since its inception in 2009, The D10 has always tested its participants’ arm strength using a football. “Grip it and rip it", they said. Well, all good things come to an end. The D10 is still testing arm strength, however, they are replacing yards with MPH’s. That’s right. Say hello to The D10’s newest event — the baseball pitch. For speed.
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