7 minute read There are so many different strategies for investing in publicly traded companies, it can be quite overwhelming. I’ve used a framework for investing in individual stocks that is akin to angel investing and wanted to share it. This approach is intended for the busy entrepreneur or professional that invests in […]
Jay Vasantharajah
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6 minute read I’ve been a math junkie for as long as I remember. I really enjoy discovering interesting math problems and paradoxes that defy intuitive logic. One of my favourites is the Monty Hall Problem. A probability puzzle named after Monty Hall, a game show host from the 60’s show called Let’s […]
5 minute read I’m thrilled to announce that Bloom Venture Partners has Acquired Viostream, an Australian-based enterprise video software company. In this post, I’m going to share how we came across this deal, our evaluation approach, the transaction process, and our post-acquisition plan. P.s. If you are an accredited investor and would like […]
4 minute read Do you often get the urge to make decisions based on FOMO? The past year certainly hasn’t been an easy one for people that suffer from FOMO. With markets being as volatile as they are, entrepreneurs and investors across all asset classes want to avoid missing out on the next […]
4 minute read I took some time to update my reading list which gave me an opportunity to reflect on all the books that I read in 2020. I read a lot of great books in the past year, but 3 really stood out. Narrowing it down to just 3 wasn’t easy, but […]
5 minute read Many entrepreneurs know that running a business is like riding a constant roller – there are many ups, downs, twists, and turns. My eCommerce business is no different. But something unbelievable happened last year that, to this day, still has me in awe. In this post, I’m going to share […]
6 minute read 2020 was a volatile year for all asset classes, and multifamily real estate was no exception. I spent months looking at potential real estate investment opportunities but had a hard time finding anything of value. I thought I was going to finish the year empty-handed but managed to find a […]
5 minute read I started to actively use Twitter in 2020, listening, engaging, and learning from people I respected and wanted to attract. In less than a year I went from 500 followers to nearly 15k and made life-changing connections. It was on this very platform that I met my business partner and […]
4 minute read I didn’t know much about Kirk Kerkorian until very recently. I think that’s by design since Kirk was very secretive about every aspect of his life. The book, The Gambler, details his life and bold business ventures. Piecing together the journey of a self-made billionaire, who built a multi-billion dollar […]
3 minute read With the Airbnb IPO around the corner, there’s going to be a ton of Airbnb hot takes around travel, the founders, the story, the numbers, etc. This post is not a full breakdown/analysis of Airbnb’s S1, in fact, it has nothing to do with the S1 filing at all. Instead, […]
4 minute read Towers of Debt is a detailed recount of the rise and collapse of The Reichmanns, a wealthy Canadian business family. Their company, Olympia and York, grew to become the largest real estate empire in the world before its tragic demise. They were responsible for building and managing financial centers in […]
4 minute read For those who follow me on Twitter, you may have noticed that my team and I have recently launched Bloom Venture Partners, an investment firm focused on SaaS businesses. I recently did a short interview describing what we look for in a SaaS business. As I grow and diversify my […]
5 minute read Many governments incentivize their citizens to save and invest for retirement by giving them tax-advantaged investment account. The Canadian government does this, by giving all citizens a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) and a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). Americans have equivalent tax-advantaged accounts like the 401k, IRA, etc. In this […]
5 minute read Owner-owned and operated service businesses can be a great source of profits. I’ve already gone over the reasons why your first business should be a service business. But just because you launch a service business doesn’t mean that it will generate outsized amounts of cash, let alone be profitable. I […]
5 minute read In today’s world, there are a ton of different investment opportunities. Every year it seems as though a new investment opportunity appears out of nowhere promising sky-high returns. But even after all the innovative ways to earn a return, I truly believe that for most people, cash-flowing real estate should […]
4 minute read DISCLAIMER: This blog post is for informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. I hold a long-term position in INMD. For public equities, I’m mostly a passive broad ETF investor. I prefer to simply set, forget, […]
4 minute read I come across popular quotes from successful people all the time. Often, they’re not very practical or just too abstract to really be of any help. But I recently came across a quote from Charlie Munger that hit home like none other. The first $100,000 is a bitch, but you […]
5 minute read Over the course of my career, I’ve analyzed a lot of business models of wildly successful companies, but none compare to Google’s search business. It is truly a unique and fascinating business that still may be under-appreciated by many. Rather than taking an in-depth look at Google’s financials and metrics, […]
5 minute read Beyond wealth creation there’s another reason why you should consider launching a service business before investing your time into anything else: they’re great idea-generating machines. This concept was brought up by numerous individuals in one of my popular Tweetstorms, which inspired me to share how I used my PPC agency […]
4 minute read Movies like The Social Network and TV shows like Shark Tank have entrepreneurs convinced they need to start the next big thing. Everyone wants to chase that sexy new idea that’s going to scale up to infinite. But did you know that famous Shark Tank investor Chris Sacca’s first real […]