How to unleash more investment in intangible assets

Steven Spielberg

When russia invaded Ukraine, tangible things at first seemed all too important. Bombs and bullets were what mattered; commodity markets were roiled; supply chains were upturned. As the war has gone on, however, intangible factors have asserted their importance, too. The managerial and logistical know-how of the armed forces on […]

The postmodern age of investment

Steven Spielberg

Dan Loeb’s latest investor letter is out, and Third Point’s surf-glad supremo introduced FTAV to an interesting concept to sum up the current financial environment. The 1982 non-narrative film “Koyaanisqatsi” takes its name from the Hopi word meaning “life out of balance”. The prescient film juxtaposes striking images of nature […]

Why SEO is a great investment, not just a cost

Steven Spielberg

Companies make investments all the time. The intention of any investment is to fund something now that will deliver a return later. So why is the investment not there for an acquisition channel like SEO? My theory: Investments in SEO are compounding in nature. It can be difficult to “see” […]

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