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Phil Kunz

2 | Infrastructure & Writing | Phil likes building stuff, is a fan of Open Source and a maintainer at foss.global. He uses his acquired knowledge to share his perspective on tech & stocks.

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The Stripe IPO that isn't coming (yet)

The Stripe IPO that isn't coming (yet)

Stripe hit $106.7B valuation and first-ever profitability in 2024, processing $1.4T in payments. Yet founders say "no near-term IPO." Why the most anticipated tech IPO keeps delaying—and what it means for 150+ zombie unicorns trapped behind it.

The Capitalist Case for Welfare States

The Capitalist Case for Welfare States

Welfare programs weren't designed to end capitalism—they were created to save it. From Bismarck's 1880s social insurance to Silicon Valley's UBI experiments, the welfare state solves capitalism's demand paradox: maintaining purchasing power when automation concentrates wealth at the top.

The acrylamide question: What coffee drinkers need to know

The acrylamide question: What coffee drinkers need to know

Acrylamide forms naturally in coffee, toast, and fried foods during cooking. While it causes tumors in lab animals at high doses, studies of over 1 million people found no cancer link at dietary levels. Simple cooking tips can reduce exposure without giving up your morning brew.

Your WiFi can see you

Your WiFi can see you

WiFi sensing technology can now turn invisible radio waves into detailed images without cameras. The breakthrough raises urgent questions about privacy, security, and the future of surveillance.

AlphaFold: How DeepMind Built a $3B Business by Open-Sourcing Everything

AlphaFold: How DeepMind Built a $3B Business by Open-Sourcing Everything

DeepMind just won the Nobel Prize for solving protein folding with AlphaFold. More interesting: they gave away 214 million protein structures for free, then turned around and signed $3 billion in pharma deals. Here's how the technical breakthrough works, why the business model is genius, and what opportunities

The $38 Billion Question: Why Humanoid Robots Are Silicon Valley's Most Dangerous Bet

The $38 Billion Question: Why Humanoid Robots Are Silicon Valley's Most Dangerous Bet

Investment Disclaimer: This analysis is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Readers should conduct their own research and consult with qualified financial advisors before making investment decisions. All investments carry risk, including potential loss of principal. The author may hold positions in securities mentioned. In

Databricks IPO: The AI data giant at peak bubble or perfect timing?

Databricks IPO: The AI data giant at peak bubble or perfect timing?

Databricks has emerged as the most valuable private technology company globally, reaching a $100+ billion valuation in September 2025 while generating over $4 billion in revenue with remarkable 50%+ growth. The company is strategically delaying its IPO until market conditions optimize, targeting 2025-2026, despite being operationally ready with positive free

The EU's cookie banner reform pivots from comprehensive overhaul to targeted simplification

The EU's cookie banner reform pivots from comprehensive overhaul to targeted simplification

The European Union has fundamentally shifted its approach to cookie banner reform, formally withdrawing its comprehensive ePrivacy Regulation in February 2025 after eight years of legislative deadlock, while simultaneously launching new targeted simplification initiatives through the Digital Omnibus package expected in Q4 2025. This strategic pivot reflects both the urgent

Nuclear power's unacceptable risks outweigh any potential benefits

Nuclear power's unacceptable risks outweigh any potential benefits

Nuclear power poses catastrophic risks that fundamentally differ from other energy sources in their scale, permanence, and potential for irreversible harm. After 70 years of commercial nuclear power, the industry has accumulated a devastating record of accidents, near-misses, systemic failures, and an unsolvable radioactive waste crisis that will burden humanity

Unitree's $7 billion robot revolution is coming to market

Unitree's $7 billion robot revolution is coming to market

China's leading robotics manufacturer Unitree is officially preparing for an IPO on Shanghai's STAR Market by Q4 2025, targeting a $7 billion valuation that would mark the world's first major humanoid robotics public listing. The company, which has dominated global quadruped robot sales with