Stock Chunks

In this podcast we breakdown private equity and its difference to the public markets.

In this episode of Pineapple Chunks we talk about three amazing stories that are paving the way for innovation.

The new partnership between Loft to go (LTG) and Black Buffalo (an association of Hyundai Motor Co.) is a clear indicator of the home construction realm dipping its toes the 3D printing space.

The Direct to Consumer business model has shown a lot of support to the progress of many companies. Nike is a recent one that has shown impressive growth by cutting out the middle man.

The Spotify co-founder Daniel Ek is investing over $1 billion dollars into European "moonshot" companies. A great sign that Europe's tech industry is getting some well deserved attention.

Do you have a green thumb? If so, the farming industry may be something you should consider getting into. In this episode we talk about the hot new farm tech startup, Infarm, and how it has raised $170 million in a Series C round for their vertical farming towers. The future of farming is looking to be much more sustainable and far more pervasive than ever before. We also brush over topics like private equity and IoT technology.

Additionally, we talk about the "Billionaire who wanted to die broke", Chuck Feeney, and how he fulfilled his wish through a multitude of donations. And Ray Dalio, the CEO of the infamous investment managing firm, Bridgewater Associates, on how his aloofness may have been the cause for the firms terrible quarter.

In this episode of Pineapple Chunks, we talk about Trevor Milton, his hydrogen car company Nikola, and how he is the epitome of "fake it 'til you make it". A mastermind of marketing who has come a long way in growing a company that doesn't even have a working product.

We also talk about the notorious investment fund based in Japan, SoftBank, on their schemy approach in profiting from the U.S. stock market. The CEO, Masayoshi Son, is know for his generous investments into a plethora of tech companies. But these investments seem to be doing more harm than good.

Thought your Amazon packages couldn't get to you even faster? Thought politics couldn't get even more corrupt? In this episode we talk about Amazons new FAA approval for drone delivery testing in the United States, and what Walmart is doing to stay afloat in this epic battle between two retail giants. We also dive into the topic of deep fakes and how Microsoft's new deep fake detection tool is set for release right on time for the November 2020 Presidential election.

If this episode were a Tinder account, you'll want to make sure you swipe right. This time we talk about the future of online dating, the main players in the space, as well as what is an IPO.

The dating app Bumble has announced that it plans to IPO by the end of this year while its main competitor, Match Group (Tinder's parent company), has been reeling in some nice stock attention since the 2020 pandemic started. The online dating realm makes up an estimated $3 billion in market share with an expected growth of 15% by 2022. Throw the global pandemic in the mix and now you have these apps experiencing an influx of user traffic like never before.

When patience is challenged deliberately by others...smile and laugh, it's like water off a duck's back.

Sometimes these are people that you cannot entirely rid yourself of, such as family or family "friends."

Power struggles between other people ought not exist in your life, it's like the Easter bunny or Scooby-doo, It's not real. Don't waste your time or energy.

Your mind, body, and soul ought only seek out those who're in your best interest, and appreciate you as a human being.

If someone offers you a lesson, or a piece of advice that can enhance your life in a better way.

Have the open mind, and the lack of an ego to incorporate it into your life.

Why ? Because you know that you don't know all the answers.

From stock trading to riding a bicycle, learning the fundamentals is key to fast growth. In this episode we deconstruct the role of a software developer as well as the work culture behind it to explain how it is revolutionizing the way people merge ideas to solve problems on a day to day basis. Learn a little bit about Elihu's experience in transitioning to the world of tech and why you could do the same in this rapidly developing world.

Have you heard of athleisureware? In this podcast we talk about the importance of a stretchy waistband, and why clothing companies like Levi's better step up their game before things get ugly. It is the new fashion trend in the 21st century. This trend is fueled by the high-end comfort that it brings to its consumers. Celebrity endorsement on social media and a developing wellness culture have been the main instigators on this trends success and we are here to tell you all about it.