Satellites Soar, Startups Surge

📡 Radar 

… all portfolio companies this week!

🚀 SpaceX Hits 250th Starlink Launch

SpaceX successfully launched its 250th dedicated Starlink mission, deploying 23 satellites—including 13 with direct-to-cell capability—from Cape Canaveral on April 27. ​Read more on Space

⚡ Jack Mallers Balances Dual Roles

Jack Mallers, CEO of Strike, has taken on the additional role of CEO at Twenty One Capital, a Bitcoin-native company launched with backing from Tether and SoftBank. He assures that his commitment to Strike remains unwavering. Read more on Bitcoin Magazine

📈 Republic's PE Fund Shows Strong Returns

Republic reports that its private equity fund, offered in partnership with Hamilton Lane, has generated returns exceeding 30% since its inception in February 2024. Read more on Crowdfund Insider

🏦 Kraken Expands Beyond Crypto

Kraken has launched commission-free trading for traditional assets, marking a significant step in its expansion beyond cryptocurrency. Read more on Reuters

🤖 xAI is About to Cross into 9 Figures

After the merger with X, Elon Musk's xAI Holdings is in talks to raise approximately $20 billion in funding, potentially valuing the company at over $120 billion. Read more on Reuters

📣 Updates

🔦 Portfolio Spotlight: Coco Robotics

You may see some robots roaming your city as Coco expands its partnership with DoorDash to offer sidewalk robot delivery services, enhancing last-mile delivery solutions. Let us know if you see any in your city. Read more on Yahoo Finance

🎧 Vibes

Chris went to the Rüfüs Du Sol concert in Tampa last night. It was awesome.

🇺🇸 Where We’re Going 

Chris will be in Naples, FL next week to play in the Folds of Honor golf outing.

💬 Prompt

Ready when you are.

Act as a productivity coach. I have 8 hours today. Help me allocate time for deep work, meetings, and breaks to maximize efficiency.

🧠 Wisdom

💬 Quote of the Week

“The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.” — William James

While some say “it is what it is,” this mentality aligns with one of our favorite philosophies: it is what you make it.

📖 Book Recs

If you’re looking to start a book club or simply looking for a good read, here are some of our all-time favorites.

🧐 Perspective

Calling it a “tech stack” makes it sound very cumbersome — like a Jenga tower that is fragile and going to crumble with the wrong removal or addition. Isn’t the point of technology to simplify productivity, not stack tools?

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