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Trump’s Tariffs Explained: What’s Happening in the Market and How It Affects Your Investments 🔎
This Sunday’s newsletter is a little bit different—we’ve been getting a lot of comments and questions lately about Trump’s tariffs and what this means for the market and everyday investors. Many of you have asked about the short-term and long-term effects, and I wanted to dive into it with some in-depth analysis and provide clarity.

How Two Teenagers Built Cal AI and Are Now Doing $2 Million per Month at 17 💥
I want to share one of the most incredible founder stories we’ve ever seen at Founderscrowd. This is a story about two teenagers who took a big risk, built a transformative app, and are now making $2 million per month. Oh, and they’re only 17 years old. You won’t want to miss this one.

A $22M Valuation to a $1.95B Acquisition: What Early-Stage Investors Earned 📈New Post
You’ve probably heard of Poppi, the gut-friendly prebiotic soda that just sold to PepsiCo for $1.95 billion. But what you might not know is that a group of angel investors and early-stage backers came together in 2020, putting in over $105,000 through a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) or a syndicate, to invest in Poppi when it was only valued at $22 million.

How Allison and Her Husband Sold Poppi for $1.95B to PepsiCo — And What It Means for Investors 📈
It’s Alberto here, and I’ve got a story today that I think you’re going to love. It’s about Allison and her husband, who went from starting a small company to selling it for $1.95 billion to PepsiCo. This isn’t just another success story—it’s a real example of what’s possible when you have the right vision and perseverance.

How Telegram Became a $1B ARR Unicorn with Just 30 Employees 📱🚀
Pavel Durov didn’t have an easy start in the tech world. Growing up in Russia, he faced significant challenges both professionally and personally. But one thing that became clear early on was that Pavel had an unwavering determination to challenge the status quo.

How Silicon Valley is Changing and What It Means for Everyday Investors 💡
For over 5 years, I’ve witnessed Silicon Valley from the inside. But I can tell you this: the Silicon Valley I’ve known is now unrecognizable. It’s transforming, and not just in the typical ways you might expect. As markets become disrupted, we’re seeing more opportunities for everyday investors to tap into the next generation of billion-dollar companies.

Could this company Be The Next Ring? The Smart Home Company that Grew 200% YoY
This company is revolutionizing how we control our windows at home. Imagine this: every curtain, blind, or shade in your home would be automatically controlled by your phone or voice assistant. What if this smart tech was affordable and easy to install?
