In the music industry, a 360 deal is where a record label provides an artist with financial, marketing, and distribution support in exchange for a percentage of future revenue streams. Help founders create their own startup studios. This gives founders the freedom to think big and quickly take multiple shots on goal. Motown Records’ 360 dealsContinue reading “360 Deals for Founders”
Author Archives: Neil Thanedar
Utopic Ventures
This idea is a work-in-progress. If you’d like to riff on it, hit me up @neilthanedar on Twitter!
The 8 Lanes in US Politics
Part 1 is The 4 Types of Democrats. Part 2 is The 4 Types of Republicans. Part 4 is The 2 Types of Independents. Contents: Summary Chart Background Maps Future Summary: Every good politician has their base, the 1-2 lanes where they do best. Biden and Harris are B Democrats. Trump and DeSantis are S Republicans. TheContinue reading “The 8 Lanes in US Politics”
The 4 Types of Republicans
Note: This is Part 2 of my Political Typology series. Contents: Summary: Chart: Map: Legend: Analysis: Projections: This is Part 2 of my Political Typology series. Tweet at me @neilthanedar if you want to riff and refine on these ideas!
The 4 Types Of Democrats
Note: This is Part 1 of my Political Typology series. Contents: Summary: Chart: Legend: Analysis: Typology: Type A: Ann Arbor Democrats Type B: Bloomfield Democrats Type C: Calhoun Democrats Type D: Detroit Democrats This is Part 1 of my Political Typology series. Tweet at me @neilthanedar if you want to riff and refine on these ideas!
Founder Accelerator
Best Quotes From Steve Jobs’ 1982 Speech to the Academy of Achievement
Notes: Neil: This speech was given by then 26-year-old Steve Jobs as an acceptance speech to the Academy of Achievement, which is a broader version of the Academy that gives out Oscars. This Steve Jobs is at the top of his first mountain; everything is seemingly going right. (He is fired from Apple just threeContinue reading “Best Quotes From Steve Jobs’ 1982 Speech to the Academy of Achievement”
Power vs. Counter
They’re the two most basic plays in football. They’re also the two most basic plays in politics. Let me explain: Power = Rock When the offense runs the ball up the middle, that’s Power. When the offense runs away from the line, that’s Counter. The defense responds by stuffing the middle (Power) or attacking theContinue reading “Power vs. Counter”
Art vs. Fame
That’s Art without Fame. Some people romanticize this as ‘true’ art, but it can be a path to madness. Right now there are thousands of people around the world who are stuck in this very spot. I call them ‘Stellar’ — they have all the ingredients to be a Star, but they haven’t blown up yet: IContinue reading “Art vs. Fame”
Best Quotes From The “Knock Down The House” Documentary
Notes: Trailer: YouTube Full Video: Netflix, YouTube Book Recommendation: Run for Something by Amanda Litman (2017) Reading Time: ~10 minutes total. ~3 minutes bolded-only. ~1 minute highlights only. Neil: This documentary largely focuses on the rise of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC), who won her 2018 NY-14 Democratic primary challenge vs. Rep. Joe Crowley. AOC’s message andContinue reading “Best Quotes From The “Knock Down The House” Documentary”