My peoples, the time has come for a MEGATHREAD. In 40 tweets I will explain another 40 concepts you should know. Strap in. Here we go:

Post Money2020 cool down/‘detox’…

The fall of Empire is a massive thing, however, and not easily fought. It is dictated by a rising bureaucracy, a receding initiative, a freezing of caste, a damning of curiosity - 100 other factors. It is too majestic and massive a movement to stop. - Asimov

Why being better on product or convenience works against incumbents. Giving them a discount on a sandwich doesn’t.

One thing I struggled to do when I started fundraising was asking a question that I’d be frustrated about later. I believe my inability to ask this question often affected the investment decision outcome as well as my own belief in my business. A cheeky thread 🧵 (1/8)

Congrats Charlie Zakin

Two countries with a McDonalds now in open warfare. In 1996 Thomas Friedman had posited it shouldn't happen: if a place was rich enough to have Big Macs, its people had too much to lose from war. It was archetypal of a time when we thought the End of History was in sight.

Mood right now

Proud moment.

Money20/20 Las Vegas is just around the corner. Are you attending? We are! Want to meet the #Paytrix Team over a coffee or a beer, and talk about all things payments? Drop us a message to book something in. See you there 👋 #Money2020 #Money2020USA

Great to be listed. Big year ahead!

For years playing a bottom of the league team who haven’t won in ages with a new manager bounce has terrified me. Today #Everton are that team!

#InternationalPayments are costly, and bring a great deal of operational friction to businesses. Creative disruption is needed - and fast. Is #PaymentsCuration the answer? #Paytrix Co-Founder & CEO, Aran Brown explores this and more in the latest Finance Magnates article 👇

Goodison today was rocking!

I’ve lost the will to live, games gone.

Arsenal may have effectively won this FA Cup game for United by pushing City so hard this year. Look like a team who have climbed a mountain and then gone for a nap.

People that argued that Dyche to Moyes was like for like had it so wrong. Moyes is pragmatic with the players he has - whereas Dyche is arguably pessimistic no matter the players he has. #everton

If Burnley FC and their excellent social team don’t use the Coldplay kiss cam viral video to announce their next signing then they’ve gone backwards this season.

James Garner was one of the best players on the pitch again in his 3rd different position in as many games. Also don’t fall in love with a loan player… don’t fall in love with a… oh shit #everton