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The Odin Times focuses on providing insights, analysis, and resources for early-stage founders and investors in Europe. It covers venture capital strategies, importance of network effects, diversity in investing, angel syndicate management, startup investment opportunities, and the impact of economic events like the SVB collapse on the startup ecosystem.

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Network Effects (part 1)

196 implied HN points • 04 Jul 23
💼 Business Economics Monopoly Investing Startup Network Effects
  1. Network effects occur when a product or service becomes more valuable as more people use it.
  2. Standard Oil leveraged network effects to dominate the oil industry by controlling the entire supply chain.
  3. Modern economy relies on network effects, with companies like Google and Apple benefiting from data and platform network effects.

Making Money

196 implied HN points • 23 Jul 23
💼 Business Investing Startups Economics Global Markets Technology
  1. Venture capitalists aim for exit strategies rather than profitable products
  2. European founders and investors should focus on building profitable businesses over valuations
  3. Some industries may struggle to raise traditional VC funding, leading to new business opportunities

SVB Collapse - Solutions

117 implied HN points • 11 Mar 23
💼 Business Entrepreneurship Finance Investing Legal Banking
  1. Silicon Valley Bank collapsed due to financial issues caused by low interest rates and poor investment decisions.
  2. Short-term liquidity issues are expected for founders and investors, but long-term recovery is likely.
  3. Resources like startup ecosystem resources, legal documents, and banking solutions are available to help those affected by the SVB collapse.

Network Effects (part 2)

98 implied HN points • 06 Aug 23
🕹 Technology Network Effects Startups Software companies Platforms
  1. Network effects are crucial for predicting outlier returns in venture capital investments.
  2. Different types of network effects exist in modern software companies, each with varying degrees of value and defensibility.
  3. Software companies with network effects have seen tremendous value creation in the tech industry, making network effects a significant factor for successful startups.
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Ideas for angel investors #3

58 implied HN points • 30 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Investing Britain Research
  1. Be clear on your reasons for investing, focus on interesting journeys with great people, and aim for good overall returns.
  2. The craziest ideas can lead to big returns, so don't dismiss wild ideas right away. They may surprise you.
  3. When angel investing, figure out how you can provide valuable support to founders beyond just financial backing.

Free Money

19 implied HN points • 18 Jun 23
💼 Business Investments Startups Taxation
  1. SEIS and EIS schemes in the UK offer tax relief for investing in startups, making government schemes ideal for angel investors.
  2. Investors can get up to 50% of their investment back as tax relief, and pay no capital gains tax on profits, de-risking the investment.
  3. SEIS and EIS have driven growth in the UK startup ecosystem and helped make the UK an attractive country for angel investors.

How to Run an Angel Syndicate: Part 1 - The Syndicate Tech Stack

19 implied HN points • 14 May 23
💼 Business Investing Technology Startups Venture Capital Entrepreneurship
  1. Running an angel syndicate requires specific software tools and a thoughtful tech stack.
  2. Key considerations for optimizing your tech stack include low running costs, maximum utility per tool, and minimizing the number of tools used.
  3. Tools recommended for angel syndicate operations include those for LP onboarding, LP management, deal flow distribution, data room management, analytics & tracking, and SPV administration.