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SpaceX has successfully launched its first 60 satellites for project Starlink. This marks the begining of SpaceX's journey to offer low-orbit (high-bandwidth, low latency) satellite internet service has begun! According to leaked documents found by the WSJ, SpaceX believes Starlink will be its major revenue (and earnings) driver, long-term. This makes it a key piece of Mars puzzle piece. What do y...

HyperChat with ARK Invest analyst Tasha Keeney. We discuss Tesla's self-driving strategy, and how its unique vertically integrated approach could lead to significant advantages. From its custom FSD chip, to a fleet of ~500K vehicles training its neural net, Tesla technology is improving rapidly. Will Elon Musk succeed in being a first-mover in the robotaxi race?   *correction* - Tasha refers...

Tesla has completed its ~$240M all-stock acquisition of Maxwell Technologies! This could have huge implications for the company's battery technology roadmap. Maxwell's Dry Battery Electrodes offer a cheaper, more efficient and more sustainable way to produce lithium-ion cells. This means cheaper EVs, with more range! According to my research, this will put Tesla EVEN FURTHER ahead in battery techn...

Deep-dive analysis on Tesla's autonomous strategy, from the self-driving chip, to the neural network. Tesla's vertically integrated, vision-based approach continues to prove itself in the real-world, and be validated by industry academics. When will Wall St wake up and realize the value what Tesla has been developing?   Become a #HyperChanger & support us on Patreon to receive the exclusi...

The famous vacuum-innovator has been planning a major push into Electric Vehicles. With decades of expertise in electric motors, batteries, aerodynamics and luxury consumer products, this may not be as crazy as it seems. Dyson posted $5.7B in revenue & $1.4B in profit in 2018. The company has plenty of capital and is investing at least $2.7B to bring its EV to market. The car will be build in...

The plant-based burger startup rose more than 150% on its first day of trading, and hasn't looked back since. Today, Beyond Meat is worth $4.2B, and on track for ~$175M in revenue in 2019 (my estimates). Would you pay 24X sales for Beyond Meat?  Become a #HyperChanger & support us on Patreon to receive the exclusive weekly HyperChange Newsletter!! https://www.patreon.com/hyperchange &nbsp...

Carta, the Silicon Valley-based equity management platform has just raised $300M (at a $1.7B valuation), from Andreessen-Horowitz, Goldman Sachs & Lightspeed Ventures. This is one of my favorite new startups & a company I see digitizing the shareholder experience and completely disrupting Wall Street as we know it. Let me know what you think in the comments below!! (FYI this episode was no...

Amazon's operating income rose more than 100% in Q1 to $4.4B! The company famous for never making money, is quietly becoming a profit machine. Even Warren Buffett/Berkshire Hathaway are buying shares. Does this mean Amazon's days as a growth high-flyer are over? Or will the market continue to give Amazon a huge P/E multiple, despite slowing growth??   Become a #HyperChanger & support us o...

Finally! Tesla has anounced that it's raising $2B in a combination of equity & a convertible note. I've been hoping for this for almost a year! Now Tesla can accelerate its growth plans (Model Y + Semi), while having a much bigger cash cushion in the bank. I think this is a very positive development, even though the price is lower than some of us would have hoped for. What do you think?! ...

My latest HyperChat with Nikita Singareddy, a population health analyst for Oscar (NYC healthcare startup) and the founder of Negotiating The Terms. We discuss how Oscar is reimagining the US healthcare system with a software/data first approach that aligns incentives.  TIMESTAMPS :)   2:10  What's the Problem w/ US Healthcare?/History of US Healthcare  5:54  Aligning Ince...

Sempo is a startup providing disaster response 2.0, by digitizing aid payments for NGOs. I sat down with the Co-Founder Tristan Cole, to discuss the company's overall vision, to bank the unbanked and democratize access to mobile payment wallets. At the end of the discussion we talk about SpaceX's mission to make reusable rockets, and how that could be a major catalyst for the space industry. Becom...

Tesla reports Q1 '19 revenue of $4.5B (+33%), with an operating loss of $521M. The company is still on track to deliver between 360-400K cars in 2019 (guiding for 90-100K deliveries in Q2). Earnings outlook is for a loss in Q2 (although much smaller) and profitability in Q3. Tesla's cash position ended the quarter at $2.2B, and should climb every quarter sequentially from here. This was a tough qu...

Uber's S-1 is finally public! The company reported revenue of $11.3B in 2018, with an operating loss of $3B. Growth was 42% for the full year, but slowed to just 22% in Q4 2018. Uber Eats is a bright spot, with Gross Bookings of $2.6B in Q4 2018 (+129%). But overall, I'm extremely skeptical of Uber's IPO prospects at a $100B+ valuation. The company is nowhere near making money, and growth is alrea...

On April 22nd, Tesla will be hosting an Autonomy Investor Day at its HQ in Palo Alto. This showcase of the company's self-driving technology, could be a game changer for the market's perception of Tesla. Here's my analysis of what to expect from the event, and why it's of importance to Elon Musk. Let me know what you think in the comments below!!   Sign up for The Water Coolest & win a ch...

Google X moonshot Dandelion, is electrifying residential heating & cooling with geothermal heat pumps. I sat down with CEO/Founder Kathy Hannun to discuss the companies ambitious plans to reduce fossil fuel consumption & bring geothermal into the mainstream. Become a #HyperChanger & support us on Patreon to receive the exclusive weekly HyperChange Newsletter!! https://www.patreon.com/h...

NY Times reporter Nathaniel Popper reports that Facebook is looking to raise $1B from outside investors for its stablecoin/cryptocurrency. This would make the token appear less centralized, and it will be backed by a basket of foreign currencies. If succesful, a Facebook Stablecoin could be a huge new revenue growth driver & way to increase engagement across the platform. Let me know what you...

Moonshot! Lyft should partner with Tesla & purchase a fleet of Model 3's to expand both its Green Mode & Driver Express (leasing) offering. This is a way for Tesla to get exposure to the exploding ride-sharing market before the Tesla Network launches. Do you think this will ever happen!? Signup for The Water Coolest newsletter & win a chance to get FREE AirPods! https://www.thewatercoo...

Tesla reports deliveries of 63,000 units in Q1 2019 (+110%), consisting of 50,900 Model 3's & 12,100 Model S/X. This was below my expectations & shows that EV demand may not be as strong as Tesla/Elon originally anticipated. This hasn't changed my long-term belief in the story, but is undoubtably a near term setback. Watch until the end to hear my rant about why I think Tesla should raise...

HyperChange sits down with Loup Ventures Contributor & Toom Dips founder Matt Joyce, to talk Tesla. From his coined 'Efficiency Ratio' to electric airplanes, Matt is a long-term growth investor focused on consumer facing technology companies. This interview took place 03/29/2019 at Betaworks Studios in NYC (https://betaworks.com/). Become a #HyperChanger & support us on Patreon to receive...

Full analysis of Lyft's upcoming IPO. The ride-sharing startup is rumored to list at a valuation of ~$25B. Revenue in 2018 was $2.2B (+103%), with an operating loss of $978M. Do you think this is a fair valuation? What are your thoughts on Lyft's financials & future?