Jesse BloomThe Reason I Hope All These Ukrainian Vehicles Are Being DestroyedSince the start of its long-awaited counteroffensive on Monday, June 5, the Ukrainian military’s communications apparatus has gone quiet…3 min read·Jun 12, 2023--1--1
Jesse BloomHow to be Obsessed with Each Advance of the Russo-Ukrainian WarLike many, I was glued to the TV in February 2022 when Ukraine miraculously repelled Russia’s race to Kiev, but the front lines have…2 min read·Jun 9, 2023----
Jesse Bloom$2B Jackpot Reminds Me: The Lottery is a Scam and Should Be AbolishedIn New York, lotteries have a good reputation because proceeds are given to the Department of Education, as per NY State Constitution.3 min read·Nov 16, 2022----
Jesse BloomStay Away From Insider-Only Venture Capital RoundsWhen you (a VC) see a round of new fundraising comprised only of existing investors, what do you think the reason is? (select all that…4 min read·Jun 2, 2022----
Jesse BloomWith MURDERVILLE, Netflix has created an entirely new genre of entertainmentAnd I love it.3 min read·Feb 10, 2022----
Jesse BloomThe Brilliant Growth Model of ClubhouseMy boss asked me to join a Clubhouse conversation on angel investing a few weeks ago. I had heard of Clubhouse, but hadn’t yet been…2 min read·Feb 9, 2021----
Jesse BloomTop 5 Points For and Against A Wealth Tax In Place Of An Income TaxWhat is a wealth tax?6 min read·Dec 19, 2020----
Jesse BloomWhat happens if you give a mob boss pardon powers? We’re about to find out.You’re John Gotti, infamous boss of the Gambino crime family, America’s most powerful crime syndicate. You thought it would be good for…5 min read·Dec 17, 2020----
Jesse BloomDemocrats Getting A Boost From An Unlikely Ally, The Electoral CollegeThe Electoral College has been a punching bag for Democrats for years, but the ancient political compromise directly responsible for the…2 min read·Aug 28, 2020----
Jesse BloomAbout to Run a Big Race? Consider Choco-Loading!I was always dead last in high school when we ran “The Mile,” and there is nothing I enjoy less. However, in 2017, my friend, Julian…4 min read·Aug 25, 2020----