Cesar Bibiano

Building @recibitmx - Chief Remittance Officer ⚡️

[Cesar Bibiano @cesarbib]

Cómo 267 Emprendedores piensan del futuro.
Estaba un poco atrasado pero hoy actualicé mi Cracks Podcast Spreadsheet: 267 episodios. 256 invitados. 246 mensajes en el cielo.

Desde David Arana (Konfio) hasta Alexandra Zatarain (Eigth Sleep), los emprendedores que más admiro han estado en Cracks Podcast.

Todos respondieron a una pregunta. Una que invita a reflexionar sobre nuestro impacto: “Si pudieras escribir un mensaje en el cielo para que millones de personas lo vieran, que diría?”

Jugando un poco con la base de datos (y un poco de ayuda de ChatGPT) encontré un par de cosas interesantes.

Estos resultados a continuación te van a ahorrar años de búsqueda de consejos de las mentes más brillantes.

Quizá. Pero definitivamente te inspirará a perseguir tus sueños.

Se correlacionaron las categorías con la edad de cada invitado. Y mostró una tendencia fascinante.

Categorías: Acción, Amor, Aprendizaje, Conexión, Empatía, Enfoque, Esperanza, Felicidad, Gratitud, Pasión, Persistencia y Responsabilidad.

Primero: “Esperanza” fue la categoría más popular en todas las edades, mientras que la “Felicidad” se destacó principalmente a los 50.

Segundo: Los invitados más jóvenes se destacan por su “Persistencia”, mientras que los más veteranos hablaron de “Empatía” y “Amor”.

Sin duda, la edad alimenta la diversidad de nuestras aspiraciones.

Algunos de mis mensajes favoritos:

"Never give up” - @a_zatarain (Episodio #147), nos recuerda la importancia de la perseverancia. Nota: Mi episodio mi favorito.

"No dejes de llamar a tu padre y tu madre todos los días" - @tiangomez (Episodio #174), resalta el valor de mantener relaciones personales estrechas.

"Sonríele al wey de junto" - @arturoelias (Episodio #109), subraya la importancia de la empatía y su simplicidad.

“Encuentra algo que sea fácil para ti y les cueste trabajo a otros“ - @anafabrega11 (Episodio #246), nos anima a encontrar nuestra ventaja única.

“Amor” - Jose Manuel Arana (Episodio #249), reitera la universalidad y fuerza del amor.

[Autism Capital 🧩 @AutismCapital]

🚨 ICYMI: The Full Jesse Watters x Elon Musk x DOGE Team Interview

[Don Ricardo Salinas Pliego @RicardoBSalinas]

Hablemos de #Bitcoin en el @WorldGovSummit.

Cuando a sus “lidersuchos” los inviten a un foro internacional, se animen a venir y puedan hablar de todos estos temas CON CONOCIMIENTO DE CAUSA, porque yo soy banquero, empresario e inversionista… entonces hablamos pinches chairos jodidos!!

[Eight Sleep @eightsleep]

Por fin llegamos... We are now available in Mexico 🇲🇽 Get ready for the smartest, coolest sleep of your life.
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[Elon Musk @elonmusk]

https://t.co/BVLQRlUXSZ

[Preston Pysh @PrestonPysh]

Why Bitcoin? 🤔

Here's a 30 minute presentation I recently gave in NYC.

I decompress @saylor's 3 min pitch to @Microsoft among other important concepts.

@egodeathcapital @1andipitt @nico_lechuga @MicroStrategy @LynAldenContact @JeffBooth

[Bitstein @bitstein]

God save the Coin!

Long live the Coin!

[Pirate Wires @PirateWires]

Musk: EU Wanted "Illegal Secret Deal" to "Quietly Censor Speech"

the european commission wanted 𝕏 to hire a team of people in the eu that would unilaterally oversee the removal of 'misinformation' on the platform, a source with knowledge of the issue told us

On Friday, @elonmusk said the European Commission (EC) "offered 𝕏 an illegal secret deal: if we quietly censored speech without telling anyone," they would not seek to issue daily fines related to 𝕏’s blue check verification system that could total 6% of the company’s annual revenue.

"The other platforms accepted that deal. 𝕏 did not," his post says.

Elon’s post came after EC commissioner Thierry Breton announced the Commission's preliminary findings that pre-Elon, blue checkmarks "used to mean trustworthy sources of information," but now violate the Digital Services Act because, today, "anyone can subscribe to obtain such a 'verified' status," therefore the commission may "impose fines & require significant changes."

The EC wanted 𝕏 to hire a team of people in the EU that could number in the hundreds to remove 'misinformation' from the platform, a person with knowledge of the issue told PW Editor-in-Chief @micsolana. 𝕏 would have no recourse in these removal decisions, the person said.

"The objective of the Digital Services Act is to ensure a safe and fair online environment for European citizens that is respectful of their rights, in particular freedom of expression," EC spokesperson Thomas Regnier told Pirate Wires over email. "The DSA requires a fair and transparent complaint mechanism for users. If an account is suspended, the user has the right to contest the decision. This means that decisions must not be arbitrary, and users are empowered to protect their online presence... When an account is restricted, the user must be informed and has the right to appeal the decision."

Shortly after his post about the secret deal, Elon posted that he plans to take the Commission to court if its preliminary findings are confirmed and it pursues an enforcement action against 𝕏.

The Digital Services Act (DSA) is a new legislative regulatory bundle by the EC that only became fully applicable this February, and seeks to fine companies like 𝕏, Meta, and Google up to 6% of their annual revenue for violations, which include failure to remove "illegal" content once it’s reported. What’s considered illegal can vary depending on the specific national laws of EU member states, provided these laws are compatible with EU law. For example, content that’s illegal in Germany must be removed for users in Germany, even if it is not illegal in another member state.

The EC also accused 𝕏 of failure to "comply with the required transparency on advertising, as it does not provide a searchable and reliable advertisement repository," and prohibiting "eligible researchers from independently accessing its public data," both of which are in violation of its DSA.

In April, Elon publicly feuded with Brazilian lawmakers after he refused to comply with their demands to remove accounts without explanation to account owners or the public. Brazilian lawmakers had previously asked 𝕏 to remove accounts critical of its regime under these conditions.

"We do not know the reasons these blocking orders have been issued. We do not know which posts are alleged to violate the law. We are prohibited from saying which court or judge issued the order, or on what grounds. We are prohibited from saying which accounts are impacted. We are threatened with daily fines if we fail to comply," posted 𝕏’s Global Government Affairs team about Brazil’s demands. 𝕏 ultimately reversed course, and announced it would comply with the Brazilian government’s requests.

Today, the EC's findings are "preliminary," but per the EC, "if the Commission's preliminary views were to be ultimately confirmed... [it] could entail fines of up to 6% of the total worldwide annual turnover of [𝕏], and order [it] to take measures to address the breach."

— Brandon Gorrell (@brandongorrell)

[Autism Capital 🧩 @AutismCapital]

Which way, Western Man?

[Cesar Bibiano @cesarbib]

@jackmallers @Strike 🥲

[Jack Mallers @jackmallers]

Announcing Strike Europe 🇪🇺

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When EU?!? Now 🫡

[Cesar Bibiano @cesarbib]

@polina_marinova I prefer the audio version tho, check it out here:
https://t.co/xHbv0ecMtD

[Cesar Bibiano @cesarbib]

The Hidden Genius Portfolio📈
Just finished rereading “Hidden Genius” by @polina_marinova Packed with ideas and founders who've crafted systems as much as companies.

I was curious what fuels such minds & how much have they outperformed? I dove deep, to put together the “Hidden Genius Portfolio”.

Each founder's journey added a verse to the narrative of innovation. They didn't just work—they redefined work. They didn't just learn—they rethought education. The portfolio isn't just stocks; it's a dossier of stories. These aren't mere investments; they're benchmarks of human progress:

Steve Jobs - The Connector of Dots:
Steve Jobs didn’t just invent; he saw the unseen connections, weaving them into creations that enhanced our lives. His foresight in linking disparate ideas redefined our relationship with technology.

"When you ask creative people how they did something, they feel a little guilty because they didn’t really do it, they just saw something.”

Asset: Apple
Ticker: $AAPL
5y: +335%

——
Brunello Cucinelli - The People’s Investor:
Brunello Cucinelli invested not just in fashion, but in his people, cultivating an environment where creativity blooms from every corner. This commitment to human potential drives his brand’s success.

"If I give you the right conditions to work, and I put you in a beautiful place, where you feel a little bit better about yourself because you know your work is being used for something greater than producing a profit, maybe you will get more creative.”

Asset: Brunello Cucinelli
Ticker: $BCUCF
5y: +257%

——
Charlie Munger - The Inverse Thinker:
Through inversion, Charlie Munger challenged us to think differently about problem-solving at Berkshire Hathaway. By reversing perspectives, Munger demonstrated how stepping back can lead us forward.

“There’s a benefit to approaching the problem from the opposite end. You flip the problem around and think backward.”

Asset: Berkshire Hathaway
Ticker: $BRK.A
5y: +107%

——
Tobi Lütke - The Systemic Thinker:
At Shopify, Tobi Lütke thrives by crafting systemic solutions to complex problems. His approach? Focus on the system, understand its intricacies, and the path to innovation becomes clear.

“If you want to start getting better results you need to focus on the system, not the outcome. Entrepreneurship is about the ability to step back and look at the whole picture.”

Asset: Shopify
Ticker: $SHOP
5y: +457%

——
Daniel Ek - The Bottom-Up Leader:
Daniel Ek turns traditional hierarchy on its head. At Spotify, he empowers from the ground up, promoting a culture where creativity fuels enterprise growth.

“You should invert the pyramid and envision yourself as the guy at the bottom. You are there to enable all the work being done.”

Asset: Spotify
Ticker: $SPOT
5y: +133%

——
Bernard Arnault - The Creative Enabler:
Bernard Arnault at LVMH does more than manage; he inspires. Arnault trusts his creatives, knowing that innovation sparked by passion leads to unparalleled excellence.

“You can have the best CEO, great marketing, and brilliant business strategy, but without a driving creative force, you have nothing.”

Asset: LVMH
Ticker: $LVMUY
5y: +210%

——
Bitcoin - The Currency Rebel:
Ok this is no founder. But hear me out. Bitcoin, a pioneer in challenging our norms around currency control, embodies the fluidity of our beliefs. As Blackstone CEO Stephen Schwarzman insights reveal, our backgrounds shape our views, but Bitcoin shows us the power of rethinking and breaking the old to create the new.

Polina talks how “in today’s society, changing your mind isn’t as celebrated as you might assume. So we stick to our beliefs, no matter how wrong or outdated, and forge ahead. Why? Because we’re searching for social acceptance and identity validation, much more so than truth.”

Asset: Bitcoin
Ticker: $BTC
5y: +1790%

——
Elon Musk - The Architect of Thought:
Elon Musk updates his mental “software” not just to keep up, but to lead. By embracing critical thinking, Musk exemplifies the mindset of continuous growth and adaptation, ensuring he is always at the cutting edge.

“The overarching problem is that we need better mental firewalls for the information constantly coming at us. Critical & first principles thinking should be a required course in middle school. Who wrote the software running in your head? Are you sure you actually want it there?”

Asset: Tesla
Ticker: $TSLA
5y: +692%

[Cesar Bibiano @cesarbib]

@polina_marinova @APompliano 😂

[Beff (e/acc) @beffjezos]

Techno-optimists will listen to this speech and think:
"hell yeah"

[Noland Arbaugh @ModdedQuad]

Neuralink was kind enough to open their doors for me to tour their headquarters a few weeks back. It was an amazing experience and a day I'll never forget. This was at a company wide meeting at the end of the day. Thank you to everyone who made this possible. Hope y'all enjoy! I'm hoping to tell my story in full some day.

[Neuralink @neuralink]

https://t.co/OMIeGGjYtG

[Yassine Elmandjra @yassine_elman]

Bitcoin's market cap has officially surpassed Meta's (Facebook).

There are now only 6 publicly traded companies with a larger market cap than Bitcoin's.

[Cesar Bibiano @cesarbib]

@DrBitcoinMD $ 1,234,567

[Cesar Bibiano @cesarbib]

@APompliano @GameofTrades_ https://t.co/lSSNm0VPoe

[Cesar Bibiano @cesarbib]

@APompliano Potentially preemptive hedging activity. Intrigued to see how it plays out.

[Rohit Bhargava @RohitBhargava7]

Loved my chat with @a_zatarain, Co-founder of @eightsleep for Ep174 of @PlaybookStartup.

In this clip from the pod Alex shares the pros & cons of category creation.

In the full ep, we cover topics like:
- a branding masterclass
- influencer campaigns
- company DNA
& much more!