Looking for feedback from other founders out there. We just spun this up to simplify document generation and automate check collection from investors. Not looking to replace roll up vehicles but give folks an option that doesn't require paying for a year of services up front.
pick up some venezuelan government bonds. they are trading at about 85 cents on the dollar currently so you should be able to pick up one. the return is about 13% annually (haven't checked in a couple weeks). They're backed by black gold so you're set.
Start a company. I just did. It is also the only conceivable way these days to learn and potentially get paid. Having worked a range of jobs, much of the important stuff you can learn in a job they don't want to teach you: winning business, pricing products, etc.
Those skills are readily transferable and the owners/bosses/overlords want to keep you an employee.
When you start a company, any company will do. Check out my latest project to educate myself: https://www.rolldelivered.com
I think this really highlights some of whats wrong with America. We are beginning to value those who extract value more highly than those who innovate and create value. I have worked very closely with government employees and while there are definitely some very qualified people doing very enlightened work, the majority of the ones in government positions are there because they are unfit for private employment and in many cases lack even a remedial understanding of the issues they regulate.
Having lived in London, I would agree with you. Almost every week I witnessed at least one bike accident, most of the people were hit by double decker buses. Though I should add that London is one of those places that really should have bike lanes but doesn't.