Highlights of the Week (June 24, 2022)

Happy Friday! Today, we’re talking about regrets and opportunities amidst the not-so-shiny financial picture we’re all in.

How risk-averse are you? Chances are, if you’re a startup founder or private equity investor, you know how to keep a cool head amidst incredible uncertainty. Unfortunately, hindsight tends to make even the coolest of cucumbers sweat with a bit of “coulda, woulda, shoulda.”

In hindsight, Salesforce might regret the decision to buy Slack at the perspiration-inducing price of $27.7BN. With crypto prices plummeting, Bolt could be kicking itself for the $1.5BN buyout of crypto startup Wyre.

As more private companies are delaying going public, acquisitions might be better timed now. For acquisition stats and details, check out our Deals tab here.

• Monday’s article was all about the Dream Team of Fintech startups. We looked at Addepar, Carta, Persona, and Chipper Cash for the latest and greatest in financial tech innovation. Check it out.

• We released our latest insight featuring 25 cannabis startups smoking the competition. Learn about the latest laws and consumption data here.

• Looking for a love connection in the frozen foods aisle? Or stocking up on pantry essentials and snacks from the comfort of your couch? We’re examining the state of grocery shopping in 2022. Learn more. 

• Some say billionaires shouldn’t exis…Oh wait, here’s Mark Cuban trying to solve for astronomical prescription drug costs. Find out about his D2C pharmacy Cost Plus Drugs here.