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A mechanism in private equity and venture capital where a fund sells its assets to a newly created fund, effectively resetting the investment clock without a traditional exit.

Distributions to Paid-In Capital, the true metric for VC returns.

The typical return profile of a private equity or venture capital fund, where it experiences negative returns in the early years due to management fees and underperforming investments, followed by a sharp increase in returns as successful investments mature.

The venture capital reality where massive gains consolidate into an exceptionally small subset of companies.

Financial markets where securities are traded publicly, which have recently offered strong returns, challenging the traditional premium expected from illiquid venture capital investments.

Investment funding provided to startups and early-stage companies.

Mentioned as a successful example of a city where the mayor cooperated with the president's decision to send in the National Guard, resulting in benefits for the citizens and improved public safety.

A controversial criminal justice policy that eliminates cash bail for many offenses, which critics argue creates a 'revolving door' for criminals who are quickly released after being arrested.

A criminological theory that suggests visible signs of crime and civil disorder, like broken windows, create an environment that encourages further and more serious crime. It advocates for policing minor offenses to prevent major ones.

A 1973 law that grants Washington D.C. limited self-governance but includes a provision allowing the U.S. President to assume direct control over the city's police force.

The post-MeToo era social movement that raised awareness about sexual harassment and assault, which has had a secondary effect of creating fear and avoidance among young men in social and professional interactions.

The primary and secondary education system in the US, which is described as having a shocking decline in quality over the past 30 years, impacting standards, discipline, and student performance.