Scott Young is a remarkable auto-didact. He is famous for the MIT Challenge, where he self-studied the entirety of a four-year MIT computer science undergraduate degree in one year. An excellent book for investors, especially those who want to invest in new industries.

Although VC's often say people are the most important part of any startup, there is scant information on how they evaluate founders. Is it Ivy-league education? Net worth? Personal good looks and nepotism? This week in the newsletter, we controversially and literally judge people.

The Ask: Datalogz helps lean organizations map all their data fields from across multiple databases in one place. Best part, it doesn't require access to your government/sensitive data. If you or somebody you know might be interested in the product, please reach out or forward them this article.

Uber for IV treatments. Generated $1.3m (but allegedly $2.3m, maybe some CA/NV magic) in 2019 and raising on a $10m valuation. Clearly a luxury product, but makes one think of whether on-demand IV treatments will be like Ubers, personal computers, yoga, meditation, and sushi.

https://republic.co/insense | Alter ego to RAD wants to empower the prosumer video content producers to make testimonial videos and other content for companies. Invites you to ponder how the future of video content will be built.

Deal Abstract https://www.startengine.com/liquidpiston Creating a new type of piston engine. Uncertain who the customer is, nor when the technology will be finalized, never mind what the

In this edition of the premium newsletter, Muhan sits down with Cytonics President, Joey Bose, to talk about reasons to love (not-hate?) biotech investing.

Deal Abstract https://republic.co/alto-ira Alternative IRA that is built to invest in alternative assets such as cryptocurrency, startups, and loans. Has revenue but very tepid. Been in business

Deal Abstract https://equifundcfp.com/guac/ New bank trying to create a marketplace where for every dollar you spend, it automatically locks up some of your funds in forced spending.

Deal Abstract https://wefunder.com/fancy Another “virtue” aspirational competitor to Amazon. Company has existed for a decade and burned $100m in capital. Compare to DoneGood two years

Deal Abstract https://www.seedinvest.com/frame/seed Pre-revenue media company wants to launch a membership/sponsored content production house for mobile first video news. Compelling value proposition, with some