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Delian Asparouhov 5.0 2 ideas

Partner, Founders Fund / Co-Founder, Varda Space
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Delian argued that terrestrial wireless carriers (T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T) have a moat based on physical ground infrastructure, but Starlink's direct-to-phone capability will break that moat. He thinks "all [carrier] valuation gets transferred to SpaceX over the next... 10 years." The advent of space-based broadband (Starlink) with global coverage directly to devices threatens to obsolete the core infrastructure advantage of legacy telecom carriers. AVOID the incumbent telecom carrier sector, as their business model and valuation are under existential, long-term threat from SpaceX's Starlink. Carriers successfully adopting or partnering with Starlink; slower-than-expected rollout of direct-to-cell technology; regulatory intervention.
XLK This Week in Startups Apr 02, 00:10
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Delian stated SpaceX has built "the best telecommunications business ever" through Starlink and is the only entity with the capability to take humans to the moon and Mars, with "uncapped potential upside." The company is on the cusp of an IPO, which will realize immense value for early investors (e.g., Founders Fund's 18-year hold) and has proven business lines with future expansion potential. LONG because it is positioned for "huge wealth creation" and has dominant, growing franchises in telecom and space access with a visionary leader. Execution risk in massively ambitious, capital-intensive projects like interplanetary travel. Valuation risk at a $1.75T target.
SPACEX This Week in Startups Apr 02, 00:10
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Delian Asparouhov (Partner, Founders Fund / Co-Founder, Varda Space) | 2 trade ideas tracked | SPACEX, XLK | YouTube | Buzzberg