Inside a new royalties-based tech fund from a former BlackRock exec Summary Althera42, launched by former BlackRock executive Caspar Macqueen and private-markets investor Christian Czernich, is a new royalties-based fund targeting Europe’s tech infrastructure companies. The firm plans to raise $300m to provide non-dilutive working capital to late-stage private companies building digital infrastructure — think […]
I dove deep into the SportsCenter of Silicon Valley Summary Business Insider’s Julia Hornstein spent a week listening to TBPN (Technology Business Programming Network), a three-hour weekday livestream hosted by former founders John Coogan and Jordi Hays. TBPN blends tech commentary, founder interviews and internet-culture banter, positioning itself as a playful, pro-tech alternative to traditional […]
Robert Clarke Turns a Freeroll Into an 888poker LIVE London Main Event Shot Summary Robert Clarke, a teaching assistant and youth worker in special educational needs (SEN), turned an online freeroll run on 888poker into a seat for the 888poker LIVE London Main Event (£1,250 buy-in, £250k GTD). Clarke balanced a demanding day job with […]
Chidwick Closing Gap to Kenney on All-Time Money List After Triton Win Summary Stephen Chidwick has inched closer to Bryn Kenney on poker’s all-time money list after winning the Triton Super High Roller Series Jeju II $200,000 Short Deck event. The English pro took the title for $3,455,000 — the biggest first-place score of his […]
Sonny Dean Beats JaackMaate to First Hendon Mob Cash at 888poker LIVE London Summary Sonny Dean has earned his first entry on The Hendon Mob database after cashing in the £1,250 Main Event at 888poker LIVE London. The younger cousin of YouTuber Jack “JaackMaate” Dean, Sonny has now achieved the family milestone in only his […]
Lucas Tae Dominates Venetian Showdown Series with Four Victories Summary The Venetian Showdown Series (1 Aug – 1 Sep) ran 52 events, drew 6,323 entries and paid out a total prize pool of $1,508,045. Florida player Lucas Tae stole the headlines by winning four titles across the festival, including the marquee Event #10: $400 NLH […]
WPT Global Ambassador Deal Offers Nacho Barbero ‘A New Beginning’ Summary Argentinian pro Nacho Barbero has joined WPT Global as an ambassador after parting ways with ACR earlier in 2025. Barbero describes the move as a “fresh start” and accepts responsibility for his exit from ACR. He praises WPT Global’s rapid growth and unique offerings, […]
Which Crusher Leads Triton’s Ivan Leow Player of the Year Race With Days to Go? Summary Artur Martirosian is out in front of the 2025 Triton Poker Ivan Leow Player of the Year race with 4,442 points after an astonishing 20 cashes. Alex Foxen trails on 4,022, while Dan Dvoress, Jesse Lonis and Punnat Punsri […]
Gang Wang Goes on the Run of a Lifetime to Win 888poker Live London Main Event Summary Gang Wang turned a perilous short-stack position into a dominant victory at the 888poker Live London Main Event, outlasting a 367-player field to claim the £86,600 first prize. Wang swung from near-elimination to chip leader in a matter […]
Female Equity Analysts and Corporate Environmental and Social Performance Summary This research, by Kai Li et al., investigates whether female sell-side equity analysts monitor corporate environmental and social (E&S) performance differently from their male counterparts and whether those differences matter for firms. Using hand-collected gender data for US analysts, analyst reports and earnings-call questions, and […]
