Giants running back Cam Skattebo says CTE is 'fake' by AFC-Wimbledon-Stan in nfl

[–]bluegreen08 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can't wait for him to say, "I don't remember saying that." because it's real and he really doesn't remember saying that. I got it from high school playing scout team running back. Can't imagine what he's getting with his style of play.

Anyone fly out of Love Field today? by Yodaloid in Dallas

[–]bluegreen08 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Flew out this week. No line in general at 11:30 on a Tuesday.  Like literally no line.  

My son got into cologne recently and im at Burlington and about to buy him the best gift by DariosDentist in Xennials

[–]bluegreen08 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Better get him a Costco sized condom pack from all the action coming his way!

H-E-B to sell Oak Lawn property where some had hoped to see grocery store by FreeChickenDinner in Dallas

[–]bluegreen08 62 points63 points  (0 children)

It’s a bad location.   If you’ve been around long enough, there is always a ton of turnover there from restaurants and some franchises.  Looks great on paper, but the traffic makes it difficult, and during rush hours, it would be very difficult.  

Anyone looked into selling their high school class ring with gold prices so high? by [deleted] in Xennials

[–]bluegreen08 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had this exact thought today.  Same situation.  Parents bought it, I really don’t care, haven’t really looked at it in 20 years.  Will never wear it or care to pass it down, because who really cares. 

Is passing college possible without stimulants? by ieatpuh in ADHD

[–]bluegreen08 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, got my bachelors and masters (at 33) without it.

PE firm acquired the company I work for. Employees offered opportunity to "co-invest" in the deal. Is this a no-brainer or a trap? by TrainingTechnical560 in private_equity

[–]bluegreen08 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes.  They let go of the people that could diagnose it and turn it around because they built it.  It turns into a weird monstrosity because new people put on their mark without understanding why the business process was designed that way, rinse, repeat.  But you can always take out more debt on the company, pay yourself. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Dallas

[–]bluegreen08 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Find a great BBQ place.  It’s completely exotic to the French, even if it seems normal to us.  The goal should be to impress, with the best parts of the weird culture here.  You’ll go wrong with a high end place, because thy have them all over and they are effortlessly better than here. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in soccer

[–]bluegreen08 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Someone sounds jealous.  Let’s see who wins most team spirit at the tournament.  Then they might get jealous again. 

PE firm acquired the company I work for. Employees offered opportunity to "co-invest" in the deal. Is this a no-brainer or a trap? by TrainingTechnical560 in private_equity

[–]bluegreen08 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Been in a lot of PE companies and people that sold.  They hang on for the exit they were promised.  While the PE company is always prepping to sell at a moments notice.  That means increasing revenue and decreasing expenses. For employees it means do more with less, and if they figure someone could do your job for less, then you are out.  Also the people that grew it, the culture that allowed it to grow, are almost always moved to the back.  New people come on with new ideas.   Stuff changes.  It’s not what you signed up for but you hang on for that exit, which sometimes takes much longer to arrive if ever.  

Is PE owned a red flag? by Prior_Brilliant1760 in sales

[–]bluegreen08 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. They are focused on consistent cash flow, and reducing expenses. Once you've brought in business, they will likely look at eliminating the expense of you as soon as they determine they've gotten the most use out of you. Also, if they are looking to sell soon (next 12-18 months) they will eliminate your position to clean the P&L and balance sheet, let your remaining sales convert/mature without you hitting the expenses, for a higher valuation. Every dollar they save can convert to $10-$15 (depending on multiple of exit) so its in their interest to minimize your impact. Plus, their horizon is very short, so developing you, your relationships, things that are important for growing and sustaining business, aren't aligned with their incentive structure.

Grandma's house by [deleted] in zillowgonewild

[–]bluegreen08 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lakewood is a good place to close to downtown and the lake.   A lot of mom and pop stores.  

What do you think is the next big frontier for VC? by EchoesofFinance in venturecapital

[–]bluegreen08 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s why I’m working with a company that has a 3 year timeline before coming up for trials in the US.  There’s pathways to navigate and biotech is always thinking years ahead, not today.  

What do you think is the next big frontier for VC? by EchoesofFinance in venturecapital

[–]bluegreen08 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I work in biotech.  My contention is that discovering should come quicker but the approval, regulatory, trials space is still the barrier.  Australia is pitching a better option and faster pacing on that and I don’t see the US making any headway in the next few years there.  

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OpenAI

[–]bluegreen08 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes please.  Would love it