In Search of Fool's Gold is a candid exploration of the intricate venture capital landscape in Indonesia and Southeast Asia. It's an insider's perspective that offers a unique and comprehensive understanding of the ecosystem's volatile nature. Nicko Widjaja, a seasoned professional in the startup investment realm, shares firsthand experiences, insights, and revelations about the challenges and opportunities that define this dynamic sector. The narrative unfolds to depict the dramatic rise and fall of tech startups in the region, spotlighting their devolution from ÔunicornsÕ to ÔcentaursÕ, exploring the multifaceted implications of this shift. Widjaja presents a thoughtful examination of the domino effect that both entrepreneurs and investors initiate within the industry. In the pursuit of unicorns, the reader is confronted with harsh realities: the lack of transparency, sudden shifts in deal agreements, and market-specific hurdles. Yet, interwoven within these dramas, is a tale of potential and hope, underscoring the importance of good governance and strategy overhaul in fixing the industry for the better. Chasing Unicorns: In Search of Fool's Gold captures the unpredictable terrain of Southeast Asian venture capital, demystifying the quest for unicorn investments and the realities that lie beneath the pursuit.

Meet Chase Summers. Or don't. He likely doesn't care either way. Chase is a 30-year-old star senior consultant at the prestigious consulting firm, Schwartz-Kenway, and has all the trappings that come with it. He lives in a luxury Fifth Avenue apartment, is supremely intelligent, and is dashingly handsome. Chase is the outward picture of success. The world should be in the palm of his hand. If only he saw it that way. You see...Chase is just a little bit different from those around him: He studies Greek mythology in his spare time and listens to opera in the shower One of his closest friends is a middle-aged homeless man named Al He is vexed by even the simplest social interactions, particularly elevator etiquette Detached from much of the world around him, Chase views his day-to-day existence as an unremarkable series of meaningless events, much to the chagrin of Al and his fun-loving colleagues: Max, Mo, and David. Work provides him his only satisfaction; a fact not lost on his overbearing boss, Charles, whose relentless hunt for that "once-in-a-lifetime" client is outdone only by his own arrogance. However, after a chance encounter with Gloria Price, an attractive yet unassuming art industry hopeful with a zest for life, Chase is given a peek into a spirited and vibrant world that he has too often shunned. What seems too good to be true often is though, and when Chase's demons begin to encroach on his newfound relationship, he is forced to choose between his weary but familiar past or the excitement of an uncharted future. Part corporate satire, part romantic comedy, Chasing the Unicorn is the story of a young man who comes to learn what really matters in life: living it.

Silicon Valley meets Indiana Jones - Chasing Black Unicorns is an autobiography written by Marek Zmyslowski, one of Poland's most respected internet entrepreneurs. Witty and humorous, the book covers many dramatic and often dangerous events. Before moving to Nigeria to set up the 'Amazon of Africa', Zmyslowski worked for one of Poland's biggest financial services companies, and is the founder of many online ventures in Central Europe. While establishing the first, online network of funeral services in Poland, he had to overcome challenges from criminal gangs running the market sector. His businesses in Nigeria have also made him enemies, powerful individuals who have corrupted police and government officials to stand against him. Overnight, Marek became an international fugitive and was put on the most wanted list by Interpol, an organization with a history of being manipulated by corrupt regimes. Zmyslowski describes this and many other events, putting them in the context of African history and cultures, a continent he is now deeply in love with.All of the author's book profits support impactful charity initiatives in Africa.Marek Zmyslowski is a Polish-born entrepreneur and executive, focused on online businesses in Frontier and Emerging Markets.He co-founded Jumia Travel - Africa's Biggest Hotel Booking Portal listed on NYSE as part of Jumia Group and HotelOnline.co - a Travel Technology Company. In 2014, he was chosen as one of the Ten Most Important People in Tech by IT News Africa Magazine. He is a Lead Mentor at Google's Launchpad and World Bank's XL Africa Program.

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Celebrate all things sparkly, including unicorn poop, with this rainbow-filled, humorous story! Did you know that when a unicorn poops, rainbows arch across the sky? And when they toot, shiny bubbles float all around! What happens when a unicorn sneezes or spits or cries? More magical whimsy occurs when unicorns do all these things, of course. Just don't step in their poop-eww! Complete with stunning, bright, and magical full-color illustrations, When Unicorns Poop is sure to delight kids as well as be the perfect gift for any unicorn-crazed adult.

Who holds the power in financial markets? For many, the answer would probably be the large investment banks, big asset managers, and hedge funds that are often in the media's spotlight. But more and more a new group of sovereign investors, which includes some of the world's largest sovereign wealth funds, government pension funds, central bank reserve funds, state-owned enterprises, and other sovereign capital-enabled entities, have emerged to become the most influential capital markets players and investment firms, with $30 trillion in assets under management (“super asset owners”). Their ample resources, preference for lower profile, passive investing, their long-time horizon and adherence to sustainability as well as their need to diversify globally and by sector have helped to transform the investment world and, in particular, private markets for digital companies. They have helped create and sustain an environment that has fostered the rise of the likes of Uber, Alibaba, Spotify and other transformative players in the digital economy, while providing their founders and business models the benefit of long-term capital. Despite this increasingly important impact, sovereign investors remain mostly unknown, often maintaining a low profile in global markets. For the same reason, they’re also among the most widely misunderstood, as many view investments made by sovereign investors as purely driven by political aims. The general perception is that most sovereign investors lack transparency and have questionable governance controls, causing an investee nation to fear exposure to risks of unfair competition, data security, corruption, and non-financially or non-economically motivated investments. The current global tensions around the AI race and tech competition – and now the corona virus pandemic – have exacerbated such misperceptions, spawning controversies around sovereign investors and capital markets, governments, new technologies, cross-border investments, and related laws and regulations. As such, sovereign capital and the global digital economy are undergoing an unprecedented, contentious moment. In short, the emergence of sovereign funds symbolizes a major shift of the world’s economic power. For the first time, investment funds from developing countries are playing with OECD financial giants as equals. Furthermore, their investments into high tech enable them to participate at the cutting-edge of the fourth industrial revolution, challenging traditional innovation powerhouses like the US and Germany. For all stakeholders, from tech unicorns, VC funds, asset managers, financial firms, to policymakers, law firms, academics, and the general public, this is the must-have book to get to know these new venture capitalists and “super asset owners”.

Where will your next big idea come from? Analyzing hard data? A corporate brainstorming session? Customer focus groups? Or closer to home? Successful people don’t wait for proof that their idea will work. They learn to trust their gut and go. In Hunch, international bestselling author and business adviser Bernadette Jiwa shows you how to harness the power of your intuition so you can recognize opportunities others miss and create the breakthrough idea the world is waiting for. She explores inspired hunches, from one that led to the launch of the breakout GoldieBlox brand to another that helped a doctor reduce infant mortality rates around the world. Filled with success stories, reflection exercises, and writing prompts, Hunch is the indispensable guide to embracing your unique potential and discovering your own winning ideas.