Intro

Good morning and welcome to the future 👋

Snippets

🐅 Tiger’s winning formula: Over the past two years, Tiger Global has been taking the VC landscape by storm. The Generalist takes a look at Tiger’s origins and influences, and explains its winning strategy. The Generalist →

🦠 Soothing the gut: It is estimated that up to 25 million people around the globe suffer from the c.difficile gut infection, often caused by the overuse of antibiotics or excessive consumption of processed foods. Scientists are working on a solution based on their experience with a mind-boggling form of transplantation… BBC →

📡 Engineering talent network boost: Part VC fund, part scouting network Neo has announced the closing of a new $150M fund, which it will use to bring both capital and talented engineers to promising startups. Forbes →

🤳 Feel before you buy: Imagine shopping online for clothes and, alongside the images, being able to actually feel the texture of the fabric. Researchers at Texas A&M University are working on a human-machine interface that will provide users with an interactive touch-based experience. Unite →

🤿 Fun dive: Over 70% of the Earth’s surface is covered by water, with the deepest point plunging almost 7 miles (11 km). Dive into the depths of The Deep Sea and discover some fascinating facts about the underwater world. Blog →

Quote of the Day

Exposure is leverage.

Gary Vaynerchuk