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✨ Free Game Friday: Unlock Your Potential with Pro Tips from "Empower Now"✨
Unlock your career potential with three timeless tips. 🔓
How 433 Investors Unlocked 400X Return Potential
Institutional investors back startups to unlock outsized returns. Regular investors have to wait. But not anymore. Thanks to regulatory updates, some companies are doing things differently.
Take Revolut. In 2016, 433 regular people invested an average of $2,730. Today? They got a 400X buyout offer from the company, as Revolut’s valuation increased 89,900% in the same timeframe.
Founded by a former Zillow exec, Pacaso’s co-ownership tech reshapes the $1.3T vacation home market. They’ve earned $110M+ in gross profit to date, including 41% YoY growth in 2024 alone. They even reserved the Nasdaq ticker PCSO.
The same institutional investors behind Uber, Venmo, and eBay backed Pacaso. And you can join them. But not for long. Pacaso’s investment opportunity ends September 18.
Paid advertisement for Pacaso’s Regulation A offering. Read the offering circular at invest.pacaso.com. Reserving a ticker symbol is not a guarantee that the company will go public. Listing on the NASDAQ is subject to approvals.
🆓💎 Advice for Corporate Professionals from "Empower Now" 🆓💎
Hello, Star Players! This week, we're sharing some valuable insights from an incredible resource that spotlights the journeys of young minority professionals.
In 2017, I had the honor of being a contributing author to "Empower Now," a book by the brilliant Amber Robins, MD, MBA. This fantastic resource shares the success stories of 14 young Black professionals who overcame challenges to achieve their dreams. Filled with practical tips and inspiring lessons from diverse fields, "Empower Now" reminds us that we all have the power to reach our goals.

At the time, I was navigating corporate America and shared some of my experiences and lessons learned in Chapter 2. My goal was to provide guidance for the next generation of professionals.
Here are three key takeaways I shared in the book:
Interpersonal Relationships Are Key—Be Relatable & Open Up: Building strong connections with colleagues is crucial for success and well-being. Don't be afraid to show your authentic self and build genuine relationships.
There Will Always Be Edits—Keep Calm and Revise: View feedback as an opportunity for growth, not a critique. Approach revisions with a positive outlook and a calm mind.
Age Ain't Nothing But a Number—Respect the Hierarchy at All Times: While experience is important, respect for your colleagues and the professional hierarchy goes a long way.
These principles helped me then and remain just as relevant today. Remember, your journey is your own, but you can always learn from those who have walked a similar path.
We hope these tips help you build confidence on your professional path. Our flagship CCC Tiny Book of Affirmations card deck is also a powerful tool for staying grounded and inspired. Pick up your deck today and start affirming your success!
All my best,
-Ariel
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