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The PowerPoints embedded in this post are best viewed on steveblank.com We just finished the 15th<>annual Lean LaunchPad class at Stanford. The class had gotten so popular that in 2021 we started teaching it in both the winter and spring sessions. During the 2025 spring quarter the eight teams spoke to 935 potential customers, beneficiaries and regulators. Most students spent 15-20 hours a week on the class, about double that of a normal class. This Class Launched a Revolution in Teaching EntreprenurshipThis class was designed to break out of the “how to write a business plan” as the capstone of…

The best wealth-building stocks often look obvious only in hindsight. They’re the businesses that quietly expand, compound cash flow, and execute year after year while investors chase louder stories. Buying the right TSX stock today can create more wealth tomorrow, not because it feels exciting, but because the business keeps doing the same smart things over a long period of time. Consistency, scale, and discipline tend to outperform hype, especially when inflation, rates, and consumer behaviour keep shifting. So, let’s look at one to consider. DOL Dollarama (TSX:DOL) has been one of the clearest examples of this kind of long-term…

A widely followed crypto analyst believes Bitcoin (BTC) is on the verge of breaking out against gold. Crypto trader Michaël van de Poppe tells his 816,800 followers on X that the BTCUSD/gold ratio, which is the value of Bitcoin relative to the price of gold, is showing bullish divergence on the daily chart. Bullish divergence, which suggests price will start to increase, occurs when the price of assets records lower lows while indicators, such as the Relative Strength Index (RSI), a momentum oscillator indicator, are witnessing higher lows. “Massive bullish divergence on the daily timeframe for BTCUSD versus gold. Gold…

Scott      2025-12-13     2025-12-13 [Update: December 2025] In a significant structural shift, American Express has announced a major alteration to its Platinum cardholder incentives. Beginning in September 2025, the previous $200 annual credit for its curated hotel programs will be replaced by a $300 semi-annual subsidy. This tripling of the total annual inducement, to $600, is a clear strategic decision to entrench its premium clientele within its high-margin travel ecosystem more deeply.And just in time for this incredible enhancement, our favorite map tool has been refreshed with the latest data from November 2025. The Amex luxury hotel…

Arrel has announced the availability of a set of DAPL (digital asset platform) APIs for remittance operators. The APIs allow operators to configure infrastructure modules individually, deploy them as required, and scale usage in line with transaction volume. The APIs are intended for regulated and regulation-ready remittance startups and established remittance operators seeking to launch new corridors, optimize existing operations, or update cross-border payment infrastructure without adopting bundled, fixed-cost platform solutions. DAPL is designed for remittance operations that require multiple infrastructure components to operate across corridors and transaction volumes. Cross-border remittance services typically rely on a combination of liquidity access,…

2025 was supposed to be crypto’s maturation year, with regulatory clarity, institutional adoption, and infrastructure built to last. In fact, the foundation for all these topics was laid down.Yet, it also delivered a master class in how quickly narratives collapse when opacity meets price discovery.Tokens that launched with maximum hype, extracted maximum fees, and then revealed the side deals, dilution schedules, and empty promises that had been there all along.What links Movement’s market-maker scandal to KindlyMD’s 99% equity drawdown isn’t bad luck or bear-market timing. It’s the same playbook: sell the dream to retail, negotiate different terms with insiders, and…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Viscidi believes the most valuable industry insights are found outside the four walls of a restaurant. At events, emerging brands gain inspiration, community and the rare chance to learn from peers facing the same challenges. From AI-powered matchmaking to curated formats like speed networking, Viscidi ensures operators and vendors make meaningful connections rather than hoping for chance encounters. Marcus Viscidi is not just attending conferences. He is one of the people responsible for bringing them to life. As a vice president of sales for Informa, the company behind some of…

Fusaka shipped PeerDAS in addition to a myriad of minor features and Glamsterdam’s major features will include Block-level Access Lists and enshrined Proposer-Builder Separation. Now we begin outlining the subsequent upgrade: Hegotá. Timeline Jan 8th – Feb 4th: Headliner proposals (EthMag) Feb 5th – Feb 26th*: Headliner discussion & finalization (ACD calls) 30-day window to follow: Non-headliner EIP proposals (Hegota Meta EIP) *subject to change Headliner proposals Hegota’s major features (”headliners”) will be chosen first. These features, presented as EIPs, can be submitted on the Ethereum Magicians forum beginning January 8th, using a template that will be posted in the…

As the payments industry races toward a digital future, two technologies are often mentioned in the same breath: tokenisation and digital currencies. Yet, despite their shared spotlight, understanding the distinction is essential for anyone navigating the evolving financial landscape, writes Azimkhon Askarov, Co-CEO and Partner of payments company CONCRYT.Azimkhon Askarov, Co-CEO and Partner of CONCRYTParticularly concerning stablecoins and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), these innovations serve fundamentally different purposes.Tokenisation: securing the railsTokenisation is a behind-the-scenes technology that replaces sensitive payment data, like card numbers or bank account details, with unique, non-sensitive tokens.These tokens are meaningless if intercepted, making them a…

No matter what you think about the following statement I’m about to make, it’s true, and you will see why if you finish reading today’s lesson… The rich and successful in this world, including business people, professional athletes, movie stars and the like, all DESERVE the money and success they have earned and achieved in their lives. In nearly every case, they work harder and smarter than the other 99% of the population, they do what 99% of the population won’t do, they take the risks, they invest the time, effort and money, they study and practice and perfect their…