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To Kill a Unicorn

To Kill a Unicorn

SüprDüpr is the hottest startup in Silicon Valley until the chief scientist disappears. Is the company a fraud, or are they hiding something worse?

2023

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About Me — DC Palter

Everything you didn’t want to know about me.

2 min readNov 1, 2021

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About Me — DC Palter

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Japonica Publication

Should Japan Get Rid of Kanji?

With 3 simpler ways to write Japanese, why continue struggling to learn 2000 kanji?

6 min read1 day ago

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Should Japan Get Rid of Kanji?

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Entrepreneurship Handbook

Are 4 Markets Better Than 1?

Single-minded focus is the key to startup success

4 min readApr 11, 2024

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Are 4 Markets Better Than 1?

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Japonica Publication

Reading “Takaoka’s Travels” by Tatsuhiko Shibusawa

A 9th century adventure story by a Showa-era master

3 min readApr 7, 2024

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Reading “Takaoka’s Travels” by Tatsuhiko Shibusawa

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Entrepreneurship Handbook

Why You Need a Lead Investor for Your Funding Round

Other investors require a lead. What are they looking for?

6 min readApr 2, 2024

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Why You Need a Lead Investor for Your Funding Round

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Japonica Publication

“Chain of Tears” — the History of Japanese Prostitution

Kristine Ohkubo’s new book recounts the tragic story of institutionalized prostitution in Japan

4 min readMar 30, 2024

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“Chain of Tears” — the History of Japanese Prostitution

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ILLUMINATION

I Supported Haley. Now I’m Being Bombarded by MAGA Spam.

The pitfalls of supporting any candidate in the money-driven American political system

5 min readMar 28, 2024

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I Supported Haley. Now I’m Being Bombarded by MAGA Spam.

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Entrepreneurship Handbook

Understanding Venture Math

Those who don’t understand venture math are doomed to not getting investment

6 min readMar 25, 2024

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Understanding Venture Math

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Reading “The View From Breast Pocket Mountain”

Karen Hill Anton’s lovely memoir of building a life in the Japanese countryside

4 min readMar 21, 2024

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Reading “The View From Breast Pocket Mountain”

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The Greatest Experience in the World — Japanese Onsen Bath

Everything you need to know for a life-changing visit to an onsen

8 min readMar 19, 2024

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The Greatest Experience in the World — Japanese Onsen Bath

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DC Palter

DC Palter

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Entrepreneur, angel investor, startup mentor, sake snob. Author of the Silicon Valley mystery To Kill a Unicorn: https://amzn.to/3sD2SGH

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