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I am a proud New York Rangers fan, and one of the big stories of this year is a kid named Matt Rempe, who is just a big ol’ lug of a guy who skates (reasonably) well and hits hard. He’s kind of a throwback player to a previous time—he’s incredibly helpful in the playoffs where the ice seems to shrink a little bit and the big guys have a job to open up some lanes. And I’ve been reflecting on the movement of Rempe’s year (started the year in the minors) and I’ve been reflecting that we all go through stages of life—and that our businesses go through stages of life—and if we understand those stages we have a better opportunity to take advantage of them. When you play in the minors you’re making under six figures; when you play in the NHL you’re making $700,000 minimum. It’s a big jump, and it happens the minute you’re on the NHL roster. Suddenly, you can buy a house. In business similar things happen. You try your tail off to start a new idea—fund it, market it, research it, sell it, deliver it, and maybe you’re pulling in 500K or 1M per year, built from nothing—built from effort. Then someone says: I’ll buy it from you. Or parts of it. $3M or $5M in a day. In a moment. Then someone says let’s take it public: depending how much you have left, another $3M, $5M that day. And I mention this because if we understand the stages of movement of a business, we know when to get in—right before the movement. Right before the river hits the ocean. At WealthColony, that’s our goal. We partner with companies before the big movement. That’s where our ecosystem flourishes—if you see the future, you can make money as it unfolds. The trick, of course, is seeing the future. With business deals, we look for the pre-sale businesses to introduce you to. In Web3 and cryptocurrencies—we help you see, and profit from, upcoming mainstream adoption. The human brain is a prediction machine—and the market relies on predictions. When businesses match the movements of—not just the market—but the movements of the avenues of the market—you reduce risk while seeking higher rewards. If a conversation about some of these companies or mainstream adoption of Web3 interest you, please DM me. #NewYorkRangers #Hockey #NHL #BusinessStages #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #WealthColony #BusinessPartnerships #Web3 #Cryptocurrencies

Breaking away from tech talk to celebrate an historic moment: The Florida Panthers are Stanley Cup Champions! 🏆🐾 As a Panthers fan since 2012 (yes, I switched allegiance from the Maple Leafs - sorry, Toronto!), this journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. While I rarely post about non-tech topics, there are valuable lessons from this victory that resonate far beyond the ice: 1. Persistence creates legends: From their last final appearance in 1996 to now, this win proves that unwavering dedication can lead to ultimate success, even after decades of challenges. 2. Embrace the underdog spirit: Entering the playoffs as the lowest seed, the Panthers used their underdog status as fuel. In tech and business, sometimes being the "dark horse" can be your greatest asset. 3. Adaptability wins championships: The team's ability to evolve strategies throughout the playoffs was crucial. It's a powerful reminder that in dynamic industries like tech, the ability to pivot quickly often determines success. 4. Leadership transforms cultures: The impact of coach Paul Maurice and captain Aleksander Barkov shows how strong leadership can revolutionize a team's performance and culture. 5. Community is everything: The way South Florida united behind the team (even though Miami you can do better) It underscores the power of building a supportive ecosystem, whether in sports or the startup world. As we celebrate this incredible Stanley Cup victory, I'm reminded that the principles of teamwork, resilience, and strategic thinking are universal. Whether you're building a championship hockey team or a groundbreaking tech startup, these fundamentals can guide you to the top. Here's to the Panthers, the new Stanley Cup Champions, and to all the underdogs out there making history! 🏆🏒 #FloridaPanthers #StanleyCupChampions #LeadershipLessons #Resilience #StartupMindset

Just as NBA teams now take a high volume of three-pointers to boost their odds of success, High Alpha Innovation CEO Elliott Parker, writing for Built In, says corporations must apply the same philosophy with #innovation: Explore, experiment with, and execute on high-quality concepts at scale. https://lnkd.in/gNMdREPd #VentureBuilding #DisruptiveInnovation

Adaptability: The MVP of Fundraising and the NBA 🏀💼 In both fundraising and the NBA, adaptability isn't just a bonus; it's the MVP of success. Let's take a page from the playbook of the NBA's evolution and its shift towards the three-point style of gameplay: 1. Embracing Change: Just as NBA teams adapted their strategies to capitalize on the three-point shot, fundraisers must embrace change. In a dynamic landscape, staying stagnant is not an option. Adaptability enables us to evolve with trends, technologies, and donor preferences. 2. Flexibility in Tactics: The rise of the three-point shot revolutionized NBA tactics. Similarly, fundraisers must be flexible in their approaches. What worked yesterday may not work tomorrow. Adaptability allows us to pivot, experiment with new techniques, and find innovative solutions to fundraising challenges. 3. Seizing Opportunities: NBA players who mastered the three-point shot gained a competitive edge. Likewise, fundraisers who embrace adaptability seize opportunities that others overlook. Whether it's leveraging emerging platforms, capitalizing on current events, or adjusting campaign strategies, adaptability opens doors to success. As we witness the NBA's transformation, let's draw inspiration from its adaptability. Let's embrace change, innovate fearlessly, and rewrite the playbook of fundraising success. In the game of fundraising and in the NBA, adaptability isn't just a skill; it's the winning strategy. 🚀🌐 #AdaptabilityWins #FundraisingGameChanger #NBAEvolution

I love seeing WagerWire's thought leadership amplified on ESPN. The platform they've built to give customers the richest, best priced set of options for managing in-the-money bets is clearly the future. Every market looks like the OSB market in the early days: an oligopoly with a few players exerting disproportionate market power over both customers and competitors. When it comes to cash out, why offer more liquidity than you have to if you're the house? Because markets over time don't work like this. New entrants come in to disrupt the status quo. Liquidity becomes fragmented but ultimately improves and more nimble, risk-seeking participants enter and enhance the options and the pricing available to customers. And then the axis of competition shifts from those who have the ability to TAKE large risks to those who have the ability to MANAGE large risks. The WagerWire secondary liquidity marketplace is an important step in this direction, leveling the playing field for bettors who want more than one price for their entire bet but rather a liquid market for all or a piece of their bet. This is something customers should demand from their sports books. While this might seem scary and daunting for the incumbents, the most forward-looking will adopt this approach to give customers a better experience and perhaps even increase volumes as more sophisticated retail risk management enables bet winnings to be redeployed more efficiently. It's hard to take these steps if you already have a big business, but given the fact that markets trend towards liquidity it's best to get out in front and create a competitive advantage though customer focus. #betting #liquidity Eberg Capital

Sundays are for learning: Perspective, sports, & the value of scrappiness ⚾ Perspective is such an interesting thing. For the most part, people really do live in their little worlds, shaped by their experiences, biases, and allegiances. Hang in here with me, I’m going to talk sports a bit — about my beloved Cleveland Guardians. They faced off against the Yankees in the ALCS, and to me, it felt like a classic “David and Goliath” scenario—one of the highest payrolls in the MLB going up against the scrappy, low-budget team from the Midwest. The Guardians fought so hard, so when the Yankees ultimately prevailed, I was immediately… bored. Yes, disappointed, but mostly just bored. How predictable. Uninspiring. Nothing like the inspiring baseball movies of the underdogs overcoming even the biggest obstacles that I loved in my youth. I’m going to be real here for a moment — as a Cleveland fan, you kinda have to be around for the story. We are eternally the underdogs, the low budgets, the scrappy ones always putting in the hard work. We muck things up a lot. And sometimes we fumble and bumble and fall. But we will always, always rise from the ashes and try again… it’s just in our blood. But perspective is everything. A Yankee’s fan sees their lineup built on some serious cash, so they expect nothing less than a win. The team is set on high expectations, and winning is the continuation of their storied narrative. They feel that their investment in talent is the legacy of their franchise, and they're continuing that legacy in the World Series. It’s still a story… it has just shifted from the romance and feel-good notion of underdog victories to the reality that financial strength often translates into success on just about any field in sports. Yes, it’s still a story, but it’s not my favorite kind of story. But that’s the thing about perspective. It’s yours, and yours only. No matter what is happening in your world, it could be worse. And there will always be people who have it worse and others who have it better. And then the tides change, and suddenly roles can be reversed in an instant. That can happen to anyone at any time. And it’s true that it can always be worse and we should be grateful for what we have, it could still be our truth that right now, things might suck. Both things can be true and valid, and the feelings and emotions around that are valid. One thing I do know: when things suck, I will always choose to surround myself with the scrappy ones. We will work our butts off to get things done. And if things don’t go absolutely right, it’s ok. Because the truth is, we’ve already tried a lot. And sometimes we’ve failed. But we’ve always picked ourselves up, dusted ourselves off, and tried harder the next time around. Excited for next week’s lesson, next year’s Guardians season, and next life adventure! #SundayLearning #perspective #resilience #storytelling #personalgrowth #newadventures #perseverance

Very interesting article in Forbes on the emergence of a "parallel economy" based on values that are currently not considered "mainstream". I love to see entrepreneurs taking advantage of opportunities and providing alternatives to the market. There are some great stories in this article about leaders at XX-XY Athletics and PublicSquare holding firm on their values and standing up to the large corporates trying to prevent their success. #markets #economy #corporatevalues #values #leadership

⚾ First Pitch of a New Era: Oakland Ballers Pioneering Fan Ownership with DealMaker ⚾ We are thrilled to share that the Oakland Ballers are accepting reservations for an online capital raise powered by DealMaker's cutting-edge technology! This campaign isn’t just an investment—it’s a revolution in how sports teams engage with their communities. By offering their fans a real seat at the table, the Ballers are working to balance the scales of an industry that has historically served team owners and executives over fans. Fan ownership is the future of professional sports, and DealMaker is powering that future. The Oakland Ballers are leading the charge for American baseball—and this is just the beginning of an historic new era. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/ganfFu3w #DealMaker #OaklandBallers #FanOwnership #FutureOfSports #CommunityInvestment

Draft, Develop, Trade ——- The National Basketball Association (NBA) playoffs start today with the play-in games and the real action starts this weekend. Let’s go Phoenix Suns! I’ve been thinking about how NBA teams build dominant franchises and how this relates to company building. It seems like the best teams are remarkable at building enduring dominance through assembling complementary talent. And they do this consistently. They do this through careful position planning across three distinct mechanisms: - drafting young talent with promising futures. - trading for experienced talent with proven track records. - and developing existing talent already on the team. The teams that do this well consistently go deep in the playoffs and compete for championships. When that happens, they build a culture of winning and the franchise increases in value. The teams that don’t do it well middle along and have eroding brand equity. Nobody wants to go to a game of a team that consistently loses. And they certainly don’t want to buy or wear loser merch. This isn’t solely about individual talent, though that’s important of course. It’s really about creating complementary talent through drafting, trading, and developing. This is a winning strategy. And it sounds a lot like company building to me. Thoughts on this? Founders, does this resonante with your own efforts to build complementary talent and a winning team? I would love to hear from you. _______ PS - If you know a B2B software company in PHX committed to winning championships, PHX Ventures would love to meet them. #founders #venturecapital #saas

Everyone is debating "3 vs. 2" but the real decision is "7 vs. 8." Steelers Nation is buzzing over the QB debate: Should it be #3 or #2? Is it fair to Justin to make the move to Russ? As a Pittsburgh native, I've got my own thoughts, but let's take a step back. The same kind of debate happens all the time in sports tech and sponsorships. People outside the decision room often look at the numbers: This player’s stats, this tech product’s features, or why this new activation will engage the fans. All great data. But that’s not always what decision-makers care about. Here’s the truth: it’s not just about performance, it’s about narrative. In Pittsburgh, the decision isn’t as simple as 3 vs. 2, it’s whether either QB gives off the vibes of a familiar #7 or #8. Ben Roethlisberger (#7) defined an era of stability and leadership. Kenny Pickett (#8)... well, let's say the experiment didn’t go as planned. So when executives look at #3 and #2, the decision becomes: "Who brings us closer to the legacy of 7?" The sports tech lesson? Your product might be better, but if you don’t grasp what really matters to the brand—whether it’s tradition, fan perception, or leadership style—you’ll lose to someone who does. #SportsTech #SportsBusiness #Sponsorship #FanEngagement #SportsMarketing #LinkedInSports