Is data the new tin?

Mental models that make history contemporary

This newsletter comes from Akshay, a VC with SIG (Susquehanna International Group) investing in high growth startups in Southeast Asia.

Prelude: Quick Trip to the History Textbook

The history of globalization often begins with the Silk Roads. However, these trade routes, while lucrative for the participants, comprised a small fraction of the behemoth eco…