Finally, COVID is “over” in Shanghai. Now that the CCP declares its victory, the US will likely become more comfortable, temporarily.
America certainly needs that relief.
We already see that reflected in container prices. At this point in the cycle, anything helps.
I used to believe China had already won against the US until they decided to crush founders with oppression (Didi, Alibaba, PinDuoDuo -- and hundreds of others).
There is still hope for freedom; once they meddle with self-made tech billionaires, they start to lose since there is no point in building wealth if you don’t have ultimate lasting freedom.
If you are a founder reading this, it’s important to understand that you are our customer, and we live to serve you, not the opposite.
On the book "Getting More: How to Negotiate to Achieve Your Goals in the Real World", author Stuart Diamond teaches how to negotiate better.
As a Venture Capitalist, you must be able to sell (1) you and the firm, (2) the company, and (3) returns. Sell these 3 well and you might win in VC.
