Deconstructor of Fun TWIG #259 Monopoly Go's Winning Formula
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Nov 24, 2023 Monopoly Go has crossed $1B in revenue in just 7 months. They also talk about Esports, Web3, and the challenges of turning League of Legends into a profitable venture.
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Avoid Hotel-Room Meetings
- Avoid scheduling one-on-one business meetings in hotel rooms during conferences to keep environments safe and inclusive.
- Offer public alternatives like lobbies or coffee, and be transparent about meeting privacy to make attendees comfortable.
Make Private Meetings Safer
- If you must hold private hotel-room meetings, bring women or diverse colleagues to increase comfort and representation.
- Pre-brief sensitive parts over video calls and reserve in-person time for open, human connection instead.
VCs Are Conserving Capital
- Investment activity and M&A dropped sharply in 2023 compared to 2021–22 frothy years.
- Funds now favor smaller pre-seed bets and reserve cash for a few high-traction winners.