Join Howard Lindzon and Michael Parekh as they dive deep into the world of venture capital with Mike Maples Jr., founding partner at Floodgate Partners. This insightful conversation covers the evolution of VC from Web 2.0 to the era of AI, the importance of pattern-breaking in startup success, and the changing dynamics of founder-investor relationships. Key topics include:

• The origins of Floodgate and Mike's journey in VC

• The concept of "pattern breaking" in startup investing

• The transition from mass computation to mass connectivity to mass cognition

• The importance of valuation and return potential in seed investing

• The future of AI and its impact on various industries

• The delicate balance of being "founder friendly" while serving LPs

• The potential for AI to create new consumer-focused breakthrough companies

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Recorded live on Tuesday, September 17th

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Skip Ahead:

(00:00) Introduction and Mike's background

(05:40) The origins of Floodgate and early investments

(14:15) Navigating the venture capital landscape

(27:15) The role of founders in startups

(32:30) The future of AI and its impact on various industries

(38:08) What people miss about seed investing

(44:14) Defining a circle of confidence and looking back on missed opportunities

(50:40) What we're optimistic about: cognition and LLM's

(01:01:53) The potential for AI in creating new consumer companies

(01:08:04) Final thoughts on the future of venture capital

(01:14:04) Founder-friendly investing

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Where To Find Howard and Friends:

• Howard - https://stocktwits.com/howardlindzon

• Michael - https://stocktwits.com/MParekh

• Mike Maples Jr. - https://x.com/m2jr

• Production and Marketing - https://penname.co/

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Join Phil Pearlman, JC Parets, Michael Parekh, and Larry Thompson as they dissect current market trends, from semiconductors to financials, and explore the future of AI in consumer tech. This episode covers:

• The potential top in semiconductors and its implications for the broader market

• Why financials are poised for outperformance in the coming months

• Apple's AI strategy and its impact on personal health technology

• Under-the-radar stock picks in the "Trends with No Friends" segment

• The integration of AI into everyday devices and its societal implications

• Technical analysis techniques for identifying market trends

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Recorded live on Tuesday, September 10th

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Charts: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1_pEGmgilFAbJ5U3jCQRxX6fl8I_Dbrf7MBjTX2BCbKA/edit?usp=sharing

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Skip Ahead:

(00:00) Introduction and semiconductor market analysis

(06:17) We are at the beginning of the beginning of the AI wave

(13:42) The case for financials outperformance

(33:20) Bonds and yield curves

(38:53) Apple's AI strategy and health tech innovations

(51:32) The future of personal health data and AI assistants

(58:57) Trends with No Friends: Aramark (ARMK) analysis

(01:01:16) Closing thoughts and market outlook

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Where To Find Howard and Friends:

• Howard - https://stocktwits.com/howardlindzon

• JC - https://stocktwits.com/allstarcharts

• Phil - https://stocktwits.com/ppearlman

• Michael - https://stocktwits.com/MParekh

• Larry Thompson - https://x.com/hostilecharts

• Riley - https://stocktwits.com/coloradoriley

• Production and Marketing - https://penname.com

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Disclaimer: All opinions expressed on this show are solely the opinions of the hosts’ and guests’ and do not reflect the opinions of Stocktwits, Inc. or its affiliates. The hosts are not SEC or FINRA registered advisors or professionals. The content of this show is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please consult with your financial advisor before making any investment decision. Read the full terms & conditions here: https://stocktwits.com/c/uncategorized/2024/02/21/stocktwits-newsletter-disclaimer/

Join Howard Lindzon, JC Parets, Phil Pearlman, and Michael Parekh as they dive into September market trends, the impact of AI across various sectors, and uncover hidden opportunities. This episode covers:

• September seasonality and its impact on market sentiment

• The broadening bull market and sector rotation

• AI's influence on healthcare, robotics, and global competition

• The case for continued strength in technology stocks

• Under-the-radar stock picks in the "Trends with No Friends" segment

• The state of the NFL and some lighthearted football predictions

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Recorded live on Tuesday, September 3rd

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Charts: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1EtAgh2A-joOuM4AwaMe1WWU5B3oFjdnGOacwxmoPJyk/edit?usp=sharing

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Where To Find Howard and Friends:

• Howard - https://stocktwits.com/howardlindzon

• JC - https://stocktwits.com/allstarcharts

• Phil - https://stocktwits.com/ppearlman

• Michael - https://stocktwits.com/MParekh

• Production and Marketing - https://penname.co/

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Skip Ahead:

(00:00) Introduction and September market overview

(04:16) AI's impact on semiconductors and data centers

(12:20) The potential of AI in healthcare and robotics

(20:09) Global competition in AI and technology

(27:24) Monthly charts with JC

(35:50) NYSE and DJ Industrial Average hitting new ATH's

(36:55) Continued strength in technology stocks

(39:55) Is Nvidia the greatest stock of all time?

(42:20) Myopic loss aversion

(46:00) Global stock market review

(49:13) Trends with No Friends: Lamar Advertising (LAMR)

(56:27) NFL predictions and closing thoughts

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Disclaimer: All opinions expressed on this show are solely the opinions of the hosts’ and guests’ and do not reflect the opinions of Stocktwits, Inc. or its affiliates. The hosts are not SEC or FINRA registered advisors or professionals. The content of this show is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please consult with your financial advisor before making any investment decision. Read the full terms & conditions here: ⁠https://stocktwits.com/c/uncategorized/2024/02/21/stocktwits-newsletter-disclaimer/⁠

In this special episode of Trends with Friends, Howard Lindzon and Phil Pearlman are joined by a panel of experts to discuss the transformative power of AI, its implications for various industries, and investment strategies in this rapidly evolving landscape. Featuring Raja Doddala, Chris Camillo, and Michael Parekh, the conversation covers:

• The current state and future potential of AI and robotics

• The impact of AI on labor markets and productivity

• Investment strategies for AI and related technologies

• The role of data in AI development and scaling

• Global competition in AI and robotics, particularly between the US and China

• The importance of infrastructure and energy in supporting AI growth

• Potential risks and challenges in AI investing

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Recorded live on Wednesday, August 28th

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Charts: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Z5lDcR9btEKhkI5qiu5mxxw1Tr7VLHZ3K8bXQBUMIrE/edit#slide=id.g28375c66b95_10_25

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About Our Guests:

Raja Doddala: Partner at Churchill Asset Management, focusing on venture and growth equity investments.

Chris Camillo: Retail investor known for his "social arbitrage" investing strategy and host of Dumb Money.

Michael Parekh: Former Goldman Sachs executive with extensive experience in tech investing and analysis.

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Where To Find Howard and Friends:

• Howard - https://stocktwits.com/howardlindzon

• JC - https://stocktwits.com/allstarcharts

• Phil - https://stocktwits.com/ppearlman

• Michael Parekh - https://stocktwits.com/MParekh

• Raja Doddala - https://x.com/rdoddala

• Chris Camillo - https://x.com/ChrisCamillo

• Production and Marketing - https://penname.co/

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Skip Ahead:

(00:00) Guest introductions

(06:07) The current state of AI and its potential impact

(09:45) AI's effect on developer productivity

(14:50) The transformative power of AI on labor markets

(24:50) The importance of data in AI development

(26:00) The role of robotics in the AI revolution

(32:00) Visual data through robots

(38:53) Global competition in AI and robotics

(46:40) AI jumps ahead in valuations

(49:30) AI scaling laws and their implications

(01:01:08) Investment strategies for AI and related technologies

(01:08:44) The importance of energy in AI infrastructure

(01:13:05) Final thoughts on investing in personal health amidst rapid technological change

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Disclaimer: All opinions expressed on this show are solely the opinions of the hosts’ and guests’ and do not reflect the opinions of Stocktwits, Inc. or its affiliates. The hosts are not SEC or FINRA registered advisors or professionals. The content of this show is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please consult with your financial advisor before making any investment decision. Read the full terms & conditions here: https://stocktwits.com/c/uncategorized/2024/02/21/stocktwits-newsletter-disclaimer/

Join us as we explore the current state of the bull market, emerging trends in semiconductors and healthcare, and the growing impact of AI across industries. We discuss:

• The broadening bull market and its implications for investors

• The rise of semiconductors and healthcare stocks

• How AI is reshaping various sectors, from tech to healthcare

• The concept of the "degenerate economy" and its impact on investing

• Emerging trends in voice AI technology

• The state of the venture capital market and its effect on market sentiment

• The risks and opportunities in the growing online gambling sector

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Recorded live on Tuesday, August 20th

Charts: ⁠https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1O3GYd03SIuDsPTXlgZ6BOYzwIrbvpU5J89D_oDsMNb8/edit?usp=sharing⁠

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Skip Ahead:

(00:00) Introduction and market overview

(03:06) "I survived the bear market"

(05:56) NYSE Composite, DJ Industrial, S&P100 hitting ATH's

(08:46) Market analysis and leveraging data

(14:10) AI tools in market analysis

(16:40) Sentiment shifts

(20:25) Newsletter writers and the misdirection of money

(23:10) US dollar trends and emerging market currencies

(30:10) How headlines change the way we think

(32:06) $HACK, on the rise

(34:50) Healthcare sector trends and catalysts

(36:15) Financials and industrials closing at ATH's

(40:37) Drug companies have won

(45:22) AMD's acquisition and AI job trends

(47:46) Elon Musk's approach to AI and social media

(51:35) Google vs Apple in voice AI technology

(53:59) Venture capital market trends and challenges

(58:44) Trends with No Friends: Flutter vs DraftKings

(01:02:01) The impact of gambling apps on long-term investing

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Where To Find Howard and Friends:

• Howard - ⁠https://stocktwits.com/howardlindzon⁠

• JC - ⁠https://stocktwits.com/allstarcharts ⁠

• Phil - ⁠https://stocktwits.com/ppearlman⁠

• Michael Parekh - ⁠https://stocktwits.com/MParekh ⁠

• Production and Marketing - ⁠https://penname.co/ ⁠

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Howard Lindzon, JC Parets, Phil Pearlman, Michael Batnick, and Michael Parekh dive into the current state of the markets, from Starbucks' resurgence with the news of their new CEO to the hidden bear market in venture capital. They cover:

• Starbucks' turnaround strategy and the power of consumer habits

• The disconnect between public and private markets

• How AI is reshaping wealth management

• The rise of exchanges and their data-driven advantage

• Gold's global breakout and its appeal in uncertain times

• The impact of AI on companies like Apple and the future of personal health tracking

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Recorded live on Tuesday, August 13th —

Charts: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1qEEmnJ1SaAw8F0wivbebxGkIzr-ke57l-2ysb2sPhfc/edit?usp=sharing

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Skip Ahead:

(00:00) Introduction and Starbucks discussion

(05:12) Apple's AI strategy and future potential

(09:28) The hidden bear market in venture capital

(16:35) Market sentiment and VIX analysis

(21:42) AI's impact on wealth management

(33:12) The future of personal health tracking

(37:53) The rise of exchanges and their data advantage

(52:35) Gold's global breakout and appeal

(59:17) Closing thoughts on market trends

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Where To Find Howard and Friends:

• Michael Batnick - https://x.com/michaelbatnick

• Howard - https://stocktwits.com/howardlindzon

• JC - https://stocktwits.com/allstarcharts

• Phil - https://stocktwits.com/ppearlman

• Michael Parekh - https://stocktwits.com/MParekh

• Production and Marketing - https://penname.co/

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Disclaimer: All opinions expressed on this show are solely the opinions of the hosts’ and guests’ and do not reflect the opinions of Stocktwits, Inc. or its affiliates. The hosts are not SEC or FINRA registered advisors or professionals. The content of this show is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please consult with your financial advisor before making any investment decision. Read the full terms & conditions here: https://stocktwits.com/c/uncategorized/2024/02/21/stocktwits-newsletter-disclaimer/

Join us as we dissect the most compelling charts in the world: from Bitcoin's potential breakout to biotech's resurgence and the shifting landscape of global markets. We dive deep into market trends, exploring the "degenerate economy," AI's impact on various sectors, and why some stocks fly under the radar despite impressive performance.

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Skip Ahead:

(00:00) Introduction and Stocktoberfest

(03:35) Bitcoin's long-term chart analysis

(13:48) Politics influence on Bitcoin

(18:00) Eyes on Solana

(22:33) AI apps

(25:07) Biotech’s breakout

(31:52) NYSW Advance-Decline hitting new ATH’s

(37:30) Goldman Sachs

(39:16) Global market trends

(42:52) US vs. Global equities

(48:00) Trends with NO Friends: Spotlight on Alcon ($ALC)

(55:45) Apple Intelligence and its potential impact

(59:55) $VRT and AI infrastructure companies

(01:02:10) Closing thoughts

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Referenced:

• Bill Miller - https://focusdst.com/bill-miller-an-investors-evolution-part-i/

• Caitlin Cook - https://x.com/deadcaitbounce?lang=en

• Moonwalk Fitness - https://moonwalk.fit/

• Talkie AI - https://www.talkie-ai.com/

• Alcon - https://investor.alcon.com/stock-information/default.aspx

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Where To Find Howard and Friends:

• Howard - https://stocktwits.com/howardlindzon

• JC - https://stocktwits.com/allstarcharts

• Phil - https://stocktwits.com/ppearlman

• Michael - https://stocktwits.com/MParekh

• Riley - https://stocktwits.com/coloradoriley

• Production and Marketing - https://penname.co/

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Disclaimer: All opinions expressed on this show are solely the opinions of the hosts’ and guests’ and do not reflect the opinions of Stocktwits, Inc. or its affiliates. The hosts are not SEC or FINRA registered advisors or professionals. The content of this show is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please consult with your financial advisor before making any investment decision. Read the full terms & conditions here: https://stocktwits.com/c/uncategorized/2024/02/21/stocktwits-newsletter-disclaimer/