Andrew Duplessie is making his way in the industry as an actor, appearing in shows like "American Horror Story." But he is also an angel investor in cryptocurrency, working with VC companies to fund startups.
Duplessie sits down with Alyssa Julya Smith to discuss what he looks for in a crypto company and how he can tell when an entrepreneur has a good idea. He says he listens to pitches all day long, but at the end of the day, he really wants to see teamwork.
Duplessie sees the most growth in entrepreneurs who are looking to bring crypto to the average consumer. Finally, the investor describes how important sports are to blockchain and how the currency can make a difference in sports, both for players and fans.
Apple CEO Tim Cook said Thursday that the majority of iPhones sold in the U.S. in the current fiscal quarter will be sourced from India, while iPads and other devices will come from Vietnam as the company works to avoid the impact of President Trump’s tariffs on its business. Apple’s earnings for the first three months of the year topped Wall Street’s expectations thanks to high demand for its iPhones, and the company said tariffs had a limited effect on the fiscal second quarter’s results. Cook added that for the current quarter, assuming things don’t change, Apple expects to see $900 million added to its costs as a result of the tariffs.
