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Fintech || CEO/CTO @HonestDeed || EIR @clearshark || Former CTO @bcvsocial (acquired) || M&A & PE @RevGlobalinc || Ross Wolverine || @Techstars Alum

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🧵 1/ Until the 1930s, state and local governments outspent the federal government—combined. In 1900, states and localities handled most public services, from schools to roads. Federal spending was a measly 2.7% of GDP, while state and local was higher.

BasedMikeLee's tweet image. 🧵 1/ Until the 1930s, state and local governments outspent the federal government—combined. In 1900, states and localities handled most public services, from schools to roads. Federal spending was a measly 2.7% of GDP, while state and local was higher.

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2000 days


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Whats happening inside private equity right now? I spent the day talking to 14 different firms. 30 minute meetings, speed dating style.

Seanfrank's tweet image. Whats happening inside private equity right now?

I spent the day talking to 14 different firms.
30 minute meetings, speed dating style.

SBA changes incoming! 6/1/25 See below:

🚨 Doge Declares War on SBA: Trump’s New Rules Shake Up Business Buying ! If you're planning to buy a small business with SBA financing, major changes are coming. Effective June 1, 2025, SOP 50 10 8 introduces new rules that could impact your deal. Here's what you need to know…



Day after tax day has me feeling like I went hard in Vegas. This stuff is exhausting. Tax day hangover. For real. Anyone else?


Things are getting ratchet out there! Be safe!!

Recently I was targeted by an extremely sophisticated phishing attack, and I want to highlight it here. It exploits a vulnerability in Google's infrastructure, and given their refusal to fix it, we're likely to see it a lot more. Here's the email I got:

nicksdjohnson's tweet image. Recently I was targeted by an extremely sophisticated phishing attack, and I want to highlight it here. It exploits a vulnerability in Google's infrastructure, and given their refusal to fix it, we're likely to see it a lot more. Here's the email I got:


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Property tax should be abolished. Americans who pay off their mortgage should actually own their house and property outright.


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The countries that make the first tariff deals with @realDonaldTrump will make the better deals. The countries that wait or retaliate will regret that they were not part of the early deal group or worse.


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The SEC has determined that fully-reserved, liquid, dollar-backed stablecoins are not securities. Therefore blockchain transactions to mint or redeem them do not need to be registered under the Securities Act. Helpful clarity from @SECGov.

davidsacks47's tweet image. The SEC has determined that fully-reserved, liquid, dollar-backed stablecoins are not securities. Therefore blockchain transactions to mint or redeem them do not need to be registered under the Securities Act. Helpful clarity from @SECGov.

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It’s wrappers all the way down Platforms exist Thanks @daniel_r_vega @inversionsemi

garrytan's tweet image. It’s wrappers all the way down

Platforms exist

Thanks @daniel_r_vega @inversionsemi

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BREAKING: China has blocked the $23 billion sale of dozens of ports worldwide — including two key ports in the Panama Canal — to a group led by US investing giant BlackRock, $BLK, per NYP


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We are thrilled to host @HesterPeirce for an in-person speaker event at the @MichiganRoss School of Business next Thursday at 8 PM ET. 📍 Fireside chat: Robertson Auditorium 🍴 Followed by a catered networking hour in Ross! You won’t want to miss this.

MichBlockchain's tweet image. We are thrilled to host @HesterPeirce for an in-person speaker event at the @MichiganRoss School of Business next Thursday at 8 PM ET.

📍 Fireside chat: Robertson Auditorium
🍴 Followed by a catered networking hour in Ross!

You won’t want to miss this.

We lost a real one. #RIP George. You were a legend. I’ve read most of your books, and loved your approach to working beyond anger and hatred. I learned so much from your experience here. #GeorgeForeman 🙏🏽🕊️🥊


Dauumn! These wolverines got me on the edge of my seat! #MarchMadness #GoBlue


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When others are fearful, you should be __________.

SMB_Attorney's tweet image. When others are fearful, you should be __________.

If you have children you have to be thinking about this. The “Information Age” has peaked. Buying a retiring operator in these fields is a no brainer.

if we don’t do something soon it isn’t going to be funny 330,000 Welders are needed by 2028 550,000 plumber are needed by 2030 630,000 manufacturing jobs unfilled 80,000 electricians needed every yr until 2030 #bringbackthetrades #skilledlabor #learnatrade



Long over due

BREAKING: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis calls for the abolition of property tax in the state.



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