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Adam Nash
CEO and co-founder of Daffy
Adam Nash is a prominent figure in the fintech industry, serving as the CEO and co-founder of Daffy, a platform designed to simplify charitable giving. Launched in September 2021, Daffy, which stands for "Donor-Advised Fund for You," aims to democratize access to donor-advised funds, traditionally a financial tool for the wealthy, by making it accessible to a broader audience. The platform allows users to set aside money for charity, grow it tax-free, and donate to over 1.5 million charities in the U.S..125
Nash has a rich background in technology and finance, holding key roles at several notable companies. He was previously the Vice President of Product & Growth at Dropbox, where he significantly contributed to the company's revenue growth. Before that, he served as the President and CEO of Wealthfront, an automated investment service, and held various positions at LinkedIn and eBay, where he played a crucial role in product management and strategy.14
In addition to his corporate experience, Nash is also an academic, currently teaching a course on personal finance at Stanford University. He holds both a bachelor's and a master's degree in computer science from Stanford, along with an MBA from Harvard Business School. His career reflects a commitment to leveraging technology to enhance accessibility and efficiency in financial services and charitable giving.135
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Even venture capitalists struggle to beat the market.
How many VCs have delivered more than a 10x return in the past 15 years? How many angel investors?
$QQQ charges a 0.2% expense ratio and no carried interest. ~17.7% IRR over the last 15 years. https://t.co/EhP9RXxCfK
Solid post by @Noahpinion today on US immigration, and the root issue around democratic control.
Leads to the obvious conclusion: the US should likely have more, not less, immigration, but it should be enabled by being more controlled & intentional.
