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Why is Boeing such a shitty corporation?

Robert Reich • 33589 implied HN points • 18 Jan 24
💼 Business Outsourcing Ownership
  1. Airbus has taken the lead over Boeing in manufacturing and sales of commercial aircraft
  2. Boeing's commitment to safety has been doubted by the public and airlines, affecting its reputation
  3. Airbus and Boeing differ in ownership and worker power, which impacts their approach to manufacturing and safety

The Timberwolves sale is one of the most unique transactions in sports history

Huddle Up • 20 implied HN points • 11 Feb 25
🎾 Sports Ownership Transactions Basketball Investments
  1. Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore are set to buy the Minnesota Timberwolves, and they'll see a huge $1.5 billion increase in value right away.
  2. A dispute over the sale led to an arbitration ruling that supports Rodriguez and Lore against the current owner, Glen Taylor.
  3. Rodriguez and Lore are expected to be approved as owners soon, making this one of the most unusual deals in sports history with a lot of drama behind it.

Issuing Equity: A Guide for Startups

The VC Corner • 439 implied HN points • 22 Jun 24
💼 Business Startups Finance Investment Ownership Equity
  1. Issuing equity means giving part of your startup away in exchange for money or investment. This can change who makes decisions in your company.
  2. It's important to understand the terms of what you're agreeing to when you issue equity. Knowing the details can help you make smarter choices.
  3. Different types of agreements and shares can impact your startup's future. Make sure to learn about these options before moving forward.

Inside the Dahlia Wars

Culture Study • 3103 implied HN points • 03 Mar 24
🎭️ Culture Gardening Community Monetization Ownership Creators
  1. Dahlias have a rich history and diverse range of varieties, making them popular among collectors for their beauty and unique characteristics.
  2. The dahlia community faces challenges like disease control, competition for rare varieties, and shifting norms around pricing and ownership.
  3. There is a growing trend among millennials to turn hobbies, like dahlia growing, into side hustles, reflecting a desire for productive and monetized leisure activities.

The Enshittification of Manchester United

Grace on Football • 1159 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24
🎾 Sports Football Finance Management Commercialization Ownership
  1. The Glazers' ownership of Manchester United has led to mismanagement on and off the pitch, creating a downward trajectory for the club.
  2. The concept of 'enshittification' can be seen in how tech platforms first cater to users, then prioritize business customers over users, and eventually focus on extracting maximum value for themselves before declining.
  3. Manchester United's shift towards prioritizing commercial success over sporting success has negatively affected the club's growth and standing, leading to concerns about the future of the team.
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The Smartest NBA Owners Have Been Anticipating The Arrival Of Maverick Carter's $5 Billion NBA Competitor

Huddle Up • 22 implied HN points • 19 Jan 25
🎾 Sports NBA Ownership Competitors Investments Business Strategies
  1. Maverick Carter is planning to launch a new basketball league worth $5 billion, which could compete with the NBA. This shows how the sports landscape is changing with new players entering the market.
  2. Some smart NBA owners have started to notice this change and are preparing for the arrival of this competitor. They might see it as a chance to adapt their strategies or invest differently.
  3. A former NBA owner mentioned that he sold his stake in a team after many years, hinting at potential uncertainties in the value and future of NBA investments. This could suggest that investors are becoming cautious about their commitments in the league.

Chelsea Finances 2021/22

The Swiss Ramble • 648 implied HN points • 12 Apr 23
💰 Finance Economics Sports Ownership Revenue Expenses
  1. Chelsea's 2021/22 season saw highs and lows, including finishing 3rd in the Premier League and winning UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup.
  2. New ownership led by Todd Boehly saw a record £481m revenue for Chelsea, with a reduced pre-tax loss of £122m.
  3. Revenue increase was boosted by fans returning to the stadium, resulting in higher match day and commercial revenues, although broadcasting revenue fell due to specific reasons.

You Already Own Nothing

DeFi Education • 1458 implied HN points • 22 Feb 23
🔮 Crypto Ownership Digital Assets Blockchain Legal rights Economic Systems
  1. Ownership is based on legal rights and often requires group agreement. Just saying something is yours isn't enough; the law has to back it up.
  2. In tough situations, like political or economic crises, ownership can be taken away by governments. This shows that owning something comes with conditions.
  3. Cryptocurrency offers a new way to own things without needing a central authority. It relies on technology to prove ownership, making it more secure against seizures.

🐾 A social network taxonomy.

New_ Public • 589 implied HN points • 19 Feb 23
🕹 Technology Social Networks Governance Ownership Decentralization Community
  1. Social networks can be classified based on governance models and ownership structures.
  2. Different governance models include big room networks, group-hosting networks, the Fediverse, and very small online platforms.
  3. Advocating for a pluriverse, where diverse social network models coexist, allowing users to choose based on community needs.

What's Boehly's plan at Chelsea?

Grace on Football • 589 implied HN points • 14 Feb 23
🎾 Sports Football Finance Ownership Coaching
  1. Boehly is not afraid of the limelight and loves attention, unlike most American owners of Premier League clubs
  2. Boehly's plan for Chelsea involves signing the best young players and having Graham Potter coach them into senior professionals in a coherent system
  3. Chelsea's long-term success hinges on Vivell's talent scouting and Potter's coaching, with the focus on younger players and a shift towards longer-term thinking

How to practice isometric software development

Bad Software Advice • 247 implied HN points • 11 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Software Development Company dynamics Ownership
  1. Transition from offense to defense in a company means focusing on predictability and consistency rather than rapid growth.
  2. Operate within constraints by aligning your project with the company's current theme to open doors and ease scrutiny.
  3. Find ways to expedite approvals, deflect ownership, and handle criticism strategically to navigate a defensive organizational culture.

Avio under the microscope

Europe in Space • 196 implied HN points • 20 Mar 23
💼 Business Space Finance Quality control Ownership Executive Compensation
  1. Avio received a significant funding from European Union for space programs, raising questions on allocation of funds.
  2. Avio faced quality control issues in rocket launches, leading to failures and significant financial losses.
  3. Avio's financial activities, CEO remuneration, and conflicts of interest are under scrutiny amidst stock buybacks and public funding support.

Navigating Dilution and Ownership in Startup Fundraising

Venture Curator • 119 implied HN points • 07 May 23
💼 Business Equity Venture Capital Investors Ownership
  1. Startup fundraising involves dilution and impacts founder equity, but understanding the process and planning can help founders maintain control of their company while securing needed funding.
  2. Dilution in startup funding happens when new shares are added, reducing existing shareholders' equity positions.
  3. Calculating the impact of dilution can help founders determine their ownership percentage after raising funds.

Powerful Forces Are Eroding Ownership

Fight to Repair • 78 implied HN points • 26 May 23
🕹 Technology Ownership Digitization Lobbying Copyright Law Enforcement
  1. Powerful forces are challenging the traditional concept of ownership, making people 'buy' and 'rent' simultaneously, like throttled iPhones and gated features on cars.
  2. Digitization, with software and Internet connectivity, has enhanced products but also limits consumer control, leading to issues like prohibitive repair costs and locked features.
  3. The erosion of ownership rights extends beyond repair laws, touching on political influence, outdated copyright laws, and enforcement challenges, highlighting the need for broader reforms.

🎓 How a Senior engineer effectively onboards at a new job.

Become a Senior Engineer • 19 implied HN points • 28 Mar 24
💼 Business Onboarding Relationships Goals Ownership Feedback
  1. Focus on learning about the organization and its dynamics during the initial weeks instead of showcasing your skills right away.
  2. Build strong relationships early on by meeting teammates, getting into details, asking questions, and offering help to increase your influence.
  3. Set clear goals with your manager for the first 90 days to balance networking, learning, and making tangible contributions.

Are housing expenditures stable over time?

Erdmann Housing Tracker • 84 implied HN points • 29 Apr 23
💰 Finance Housing Analysis Trends Ownership
  1. Housing expenditures have not been stable over time, with renters seeing a 25% rise in relative spending over 40 years.
  2. Owner expenses in data are overstated, and assessing true housing costs involves factors like inflation, real returns, and leverage.
  3. Americans are spending more on housing, leading to real compromises and budget constraints, with a net increase in spending despite attempts to cut back on real consumption.

The Bears New Stadium Deal Offers More Questions Than Answers + Thoughts On Deion Sanders, Jay Monahan, Russell Wilson, and Nick Saban

Huddle Up • 20 implied HN points • 13 Mar 24
🎾 Sports NFL Stadiums Contracts Athletes Ownership
  1. Deion Sanders' coaching at Colorado led to a significant increase in applicants, showcasing the Flutie Effect where athletic success boosts academic interest.
  2. PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan's lack of communication and handling of the LIV Golf-PGA Tour merger raised concerns among players and media.
  3. NFL free agency deals often involve intricate negotiations, with insiders getting details from agents and shaping the narrative of the contracts.

To own a colour

On Looking • 59 implied HN points • 10 Jun 22
🎨 Art & Illustration Color History Philosophy Ownership Creativity
  1. The concept of owning colors through NFTs has sparked controversy and raised questions about the value and ownership of colors in art and society.
  2. Colors are a complex interplay of history, scarcity, and cultural significance, dating back to the Middle Ages and continuing through to modern controversies like Vantablack and International Klein Blue.
  3. The discussion extends to the philosophical and cognitive realms, where the idea of selling colors as NFTs challenges the immaterial nature of colors and the relationships between types and tokens.

Watermark the world

escape the algorithm • 59 implied HN points • 18 Mar 22
🕹 Technology Internet Ownership Privacy Ethics Data
  1. Google Street View is made up of images from various sources, including everyday people, blended together to create a seamless representation of the world.
  2. Watermarks added to Google Street View images are intentional, potentially highlighting the hidden labor behind the scans or symbolizing colonialism by claiming ownership of public spaces.
  3. Question arises: Is the act of watermarking in Google Street View a way to show presence or a form of staking a claim on territory?

Who let the birds out? 🐣🐥🐣

Sector 6 | The Newsletter of AIM • 39 implied HN points • 02 May 22
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Media Free speech Technology Social media Ownership
  1. Elon Musk is close to owning Twitter, which has over 2 billion users. This could change how the platform is run.
  2. Musk has criticized Twitter's management for limiting free speech and content moderation. He believes in promoting more open discussions.
  3. The deal has sparked a lot of attention and debate about the future of social media platforms and how they should operate.

You made this? I made this.

readfromdisk • 1 HN point • 26 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Development Programming Management Teamwork Ownership
  1. Sometimes in organizations, teams might prefer to own something symbolically rather than dealing with its responsibilities and maintenance.
  2. It can be more appealing to showcase a shiny solution without actually fixing deep-rooted problems in the organization.
  3. Working on real solutions and solving actual problems might be less glamorous but more impactful than just claiming ownership for the surface.

Why Is Plagiarism Wrong?

Unboxing Politics • 1 HN point • 25 Feb 24
📖 Philosophy Ethics Deception Ownership Norms Consequences
  1. Plagiarism is wrong because it harms the original author by denying them credit for their work and the opportunity to build their reputation.
  2. Plagiarism is wrong as it hinders the ability of readers to assess the accuracy of academic work, impacting the integrity of scholarly scrutiny.
  3. Plagiarism is wrong because it deceives others about the competencies of the author or misleads about the originality of the work presented.