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Bernardo Montes de Oca
Bernardo M.
May 18
It’s never been easier to buy and sell startups.

50% of US small businesses and startups are owned by people 55 or older. Many of them have no succession plan.

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Bernardo Montes de Oca
Bernardo M.
May 6
Latin America is stepping up big time

The investment world faced a tough Q1 as funding dropped 19% from a record-setting Q4 '21. It's the most significant percentage fall since 2012. Latin America was no exception as funding fell for the third quarter.

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Bernardo Montes de Oca
Bernardo M.
Apr 27
2022 is already a rollercoaster ride for startups

This year, things are very different than 2021 for startups, and among possible reasons are, from Ukraine to rampant inflation on a global scale to companies selling off underperforming stock. 

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Bernardo Montes de Oca
Bernardo M.
Apr 22
Why does the NYC Subway suck?

New York has a special place in my heart. It's where I've lived so many adventures, both good and bad. But, the subway? Not so much. The challenging thing to explain in this video is that there's no one reason why the NYC subway is in such a condition. 

Bernardo Montes de Oca
Bernardo M.
Nov 2
The Pandora Papers explained

The Pandora Papers shook the world, but the reality is that tax havens will likely continue to open loopholes for wealthy individuals to pay less taxes.

Bernardo Montes de Oca
Bernardo M.
Aug 28
Boosted Board out of business: the story behind the fire

With a brief declaration on Boosted’s website, Russakow told the world that it “will continue to pursue strategic options under new ownership.” It was the end: Boosted Board out of business.

Bernardo Montes de Oca
Bernardo M.
Jul 14
The biggest Kickstarter fails of all time

Kickstarter has become one of the most popular crowdfunding platforms in the world. Some ideas have end up with millions in backing and the biggest kickstarter fails have seen that money dissapear.

Bernardo Montes de Oca
Bernardo M.
Jun 2
Where is Silicon Valley and how was it built

While it's likely the source of your smartphone, your computer and the social media platforms you consume, many simply don't know where is Silicon Valley and how this unique piece of land was forged.

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Boosted Board out of business: the story behind the fire
Boosted Board out of business: the story behind the fire
Bernardo Montes de Oca
With a brief declaration on Boosted’s website, Russakow told the world that it “will continue to pursue strategic options under new ownership.” It was the end: Boosted Board out of business.
What is Duolingo and why is it worth $2.1 Billion?
What is Duolingo and why is it worth $2.1 Billion?
Bernardo Montes de Oca
It's is now worth billions. But what is Duolingo and how did it get to have such a value? This article explains the fascinating origin and how this company makes money.
Why is Twitter Fleets shutting down: the failed copycat
Why is Twitter Fleets shutting down: the failed copycat
David Marin
Twitter Fleets is shutting down because it failed compete with the original concept of stories, even though others have succeded at copying Snapchat. Before Snapchat introduced this idea of disappearing messages and content, back in 2013, every post on social media remained in the archives of the internet.
How Fab.com Went From Unicorn to Barely Alive
How Fab.com Went From Unicorn to Barely Alive
Bernardo Montes de Oca
Fab.com was a flash sales site that offered items curated by the unique taste of Bradford Shellhammer, Goldberg's partner. But it went from a billion-dollar valuation to a crash that almost put the company out of business.
The biggest Kickstarter fails of all time
The biggest Kickstarter fails of all time
Bernardo Montes de Oca
Kickstarter has become one of the most popular crowdfunding platforms in the world. Some ideas have end up with millions in backing and the biggest kickstarter fails have seen that money dissapear.
How Napster changed the music industry forever
How Napster changed the music industry forever
David Marin
With Apple Music and Spotify in standards today, it's easy to forget how Napster changed the music industry by being the first company to digitalize (and provide wide access) to music downloads.
Is AOL still around?
Is AOL still around?
Bernardo Montes de Oca
To millenials it was the gateway to the world, but to younger generations what is AOL? The brand has become irrelevant even after being part of the biggest merger in history.
What is the calm app and how it got Harry Styles on board
What is the calm app and how it got Harry Styles on board
Bernardo Montes de Oca
The Calm app grew to become so popular that even Harry Styles chose to narrate episodes for them. Here's the story of what is Calm, its rise to fame and how it could afford one of the most popular stars of 2021.
Did Apple kill Flash? A brief history of Macromedia
Did Apple kill Flash? A brief history of Macromedia
Bernardo Montes de Oca
Did Apple kill Flash, really? It certainly help its demise but it was not the only reason. Flash games were alluring, the websites inviting and interactive.
How Reddit killed Digg
How Reddit killed Digg
David Marin
Most users agree Reddit killed Digg by simply listening to their users. Digg was a massive website for sharing news back in 2005. In that boom of the interactive web, it became famous for allowing users to vote for their favorite stories.
Hypocrisy: the Apple vs Facebook lawsuit
Hypocrisy: the Apple vs Facebook lawsuit
David Marin
These two companies have been holding grudges for years, and the latest Apple vs Facebook lawsuit is hitting Facebook where it hurts. Let's analyze the double-standards in this case and the implications for us, the commoners.
What is Reddit? The story of the Wall Street boogeyman
What is Reddit? The story of the Wall Street boogeyman
Bernardo Montes de Oca
Reddit it is still, inevitably, a niche platform. To many, what is reddit but a not-so-pretty community full of heated debates. However, history is filled with human struggles, clashing realities, and revivals and it's still one of the most engaged communities in the whole internet.
When did Amazon start? A dot com Bubble Survivor
When did Amazon start? A dot com Bubble Survivor
David Marin
A tiny percentage of Amazon's customers acutally know when did Amazon start: Bezos founded the company in the 90s, it's one of the few survivors of the dot com bubble.
The story of the Clubhouse founders
The story of the Clubhouse founders
Bernardo Montes de Oca
Clubhouse, the newest social media app has taken the world by storm. The Clubhouse founders defend it's only-audio, no-memory, no-moderation approach, but maybe the hype is more than it should be.
When did Farmville come out?
When did Farmville come out?
David Marin
Looking at when did Farmville come out is key to understanding its eventual demise. This game went from a small project, to a viral sensation, to disappearing off the map. Here's its fascinating story
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