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Havish Gupta

Figuring Out • 1y

What I have observed is that by paying attention to small details in any news, we can often predict the next big news. Let me explain with an example. Elon Musk was offered a seat on Twitter's board of directors after becoming the company's largest shareholder with a 9.2% stake. However, he didn’t accept it. Why? Because according to the rules, a board member isn’t allowed to increase their stake beyond 14.9%, and it wasn’t because Elon was too busy. A similar thing happened with Dunzo when Reliance purchased a >25% stake, giving them veto power over major decisions (which they eventually used). Tencent often takes about a 1% stake in emerging Chinese tech companies. While it might seem like a regular stake that doesn't give Tencent control over the companies. In China, even a 1% stake grants shareholders access to internal data and business insights. It’s fascinating how small data which we often overlook can carry so much weight. What do you think?

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Anonymous 5

Hey I am on Medial • 1y

isn’t there a risk of over-analyzing and missing the broader context? Some moves might be strategic for reasons beyond immediate data or control

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Anonymous 4

Hey I am on Medial • 1y

Absolutely! Small details often reveal larger trends and intentions.

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PRATHAM
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Medial • 1y

In china, the largest investor in Startups is Government itself not a private equity fund. You know the reason.

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Anonymous 6

Hey I am on Medial • 1y

Guess I need to start reading between the lines of my morning coffee too, who knew small details could be so revealing? ☕

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Anonymous 3

Hey I am on Medial • 1y

Everyone’s focused on the wrong things. The small moves, the stakes people brush off as insignificant—those are the power plays. If you know how to read between the lines, you’ll start predicting the future before it hits the headlines.

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Anonymous 2

Hey I am on Medial • 1y

Look closely, and you’ll see the same pattern repeating itself across industries. Whether it’s Tencent, Elon, or Reliance, the moves are calculated, and the stakes are subtle but significant. It’s all about gaining an advantage with the least visibility.

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Anonymous 1

Hey I am on Medial • 1y

It’s easy to get distracted by flashy headlines, but the real players are the ones making quiet, behind-the-scenes moves. Elon turning down that board seat was louder than people realized, and Reliance’s 25% veto power was a silent nuke for Dunzo.

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