W44/24: Weekend

The spooks are in the past, and the holidays are looming. Welcome to the end of the 44th week of 2024 and the month of November.

The Cure is back with a sombre 'Songs for a Lost World' which is better than worth a listen, despite being heavy enough to sink your weekend.

The Female Founders Fund returns its Fund I totaling $5.85m, making it one of a handful of diversity focus funds to return a fund. A powerful signal to the future of investing.

Sydney Sweeney celebrates her career growth with projects under development that pay anywhere from $65k to $7.5m. A strong head for business and playing the long game goes a long way.

Eva Longoria also credits foresight as her return from financing 'John Wick' grows to over $12m. Another case of well-thought investment and a dash of luck.

OpenAI launches web search in ChatGPT, opening the door to direct competition with Google. The AI revolution continues in unforeseeable ways.

Starbucks has killed non-dairy upcharges, which feels like a final embrace to those who prefer soy, oat, almond or other varieties.

Mathew Lillard shared his thoughts on "career-ending" downturns that aren't, reversals, and new directions, including new work he's pusuing across the board.

Hallmark is trying to make its, well, mark by elevating the perception of it's filmmaking. Nikki Deloach and Kristoffer Polaha both chimed in on the shift toward a multi-hyphenate future for entertainment.

Bugcrowd secures $50 Million in growth capital from SVB, setting itself up to expand and innovate. As threats continue to expand, active bug bounty programs are a part of the realistic layered solution.