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Building Healthy Ecosystems.

Building Healthy Ecosystems.

Mark Watson is the founder of Aquila Capital Partners. I had the pleasure of listening to one of his interviews and an audience member asked him, in Q2 where he would invest $1 million. It’s the same question we’re answering at Flagstaff Ventures. Mark invests in the technology that drives a lot of insurance companies and his fund is only available to institutional investors or family ... »

The Costs of Short-Term Thinking.

The Costs of Short-Term Thinking.

As a general rule, employees don’t form unions if they are thrilled with management, pay, working conditions and their jobs. Especially in the United States, forming a union is not a recreational activity. It’s difficult and could cost workers their jobs. Amazon and Starbucks both face fast-spreading unionization efforts. In addition to worker complaints and demands, Starbucks has a lo... »

On Peak Performance.

On Peak Performance.

If you’re a college basketball fan, the NCAA Final Four games last night were a blast to watch. Kansas beat Villanova, so everyone in my neck of the woods is happy.  The Carolina-Duke rivalry was elevated to a new level. Last night was the first time the two teams have met in the Final Four. Country music superstar, Eric Church, is such a die hard Tar Heel fan, he cancelled his sold-out... »