42. Is that the number of banking relationships you need to maintain to weather this financial turmoil? Not exactly. Recent bank failures can be anxiety-inducing as people try to understand how to insulate themselves against the devastating consequences of bank...
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Bank Failures: What This Means for Startups
If you thought that the present wave of bank failures — headlined by the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Credit Suisse — means nothing to you and your startup, you are wrong. In fact, you just may be in the category that is most impacted, even if you weren’t an...
Inflation Creates Secret Opportunities In Fintech
Inflation. CPI index. Core inflation. Inflation is a market reality, no matter which term you use. And that reality will impact any fintech startup’s growth trajectory. As an investor, inflation is just one of many considerations in constructing an investment thesis,...
Financier Offers Support to Entrepreneurial Start-ups
Michael Davis, an Iranian immigrant and founding partner of Olive Tree Ridge (OTR), a multi-strategy asset management firm and investment bank dedicated to bridging the gender and immigrant wealth gap in overcoming barriers when it comes to accessing the capital they...
Michael Davis with Olive Tree Ridge
Michael Davis, Founding Partner of Olive Tree Ridge, is a successful technology serial entrepreneur turned investor & special situations banker. Passionate about education, financial well-being, and bridging the gender- and immigrant-wealth gaps. Connect with...
Invest Like Maslow’s Needs: Housing, Food, Energy
Inflation remains stubbornly high, says Mike Davis. He discusses the impact of higher inflation on investing strategies. He talks about how some say that the Fed will go as high as 6% and investment grade spreads remain tight. As for investing opportunities, Mike says...