Hi, it’s Nicolas from The Family. Today, I’m discussing the gravest topic, war—in this case, against COVID-19. How do wars change the course of history?

⚠️ The paid version of European Straits launched last week! In addition to this free edition, my new valued paying subscribers receive a Monday Note as their work week is about to begin, and a set of Friday Reads that dig deeper into various topics related to investing in European tech startups.
If you haven’t subscribed, that’s perfectly OK! Still, here’s what you’ve missed so far 😉
An in-depth discussion of how entrepreneurs can break into the law firm sector and what strategic challenges they should expect, given the recent shuttering of Atrium.
A primer on Peter Zeihan’s new book Disunited Nations, his thesis that the US is essentially retreating into itself, and the consequences for large tech ecosystems in Europe.
My take on the ongoing battle between Elliott Management’s Paul Singer and Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, and what it reveals …