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2025 is Your Opportunity!

 As we prepare to bid farewell to 2024 and usher in 2025, it's impossible not to reflect on the year that was and look forward to the potential of the year ahead.


The Wild Ride of the Last 5 Years


Five years ago, our world was turned upside down. At the time, none of us knew that COVID would change everything. For me, it nearly destroyed our business, but then it turned into a blessing in disguise.


It's easy to forget how tumultuous the last five years have been. From the global government stimulus boom to the scaling up and soaring markets, followed by the inevitable pullbacks and companies scaling back. These last 2 1/2 years have been some of the most challenging for innovation, and a boom time for Private Credit.


Reflecting on 2024


I find myself in a peculiar space at this time of year. There's that part of you that feels like you didn't do enough, and there's also that part that's completely burnt out. You reflect on your family relationships as a husband, wife, father, mother, son, daughter, or whatever role you play.


Then, you think about your performance as an investor or business leader. What could you have done better? What did you fail at? What lessons did the year teach you? What changes do you want to make for the year ahead? What do you aim to achieve?


If you've attended my webinars or information sessions, you know I've shared some of my own wild ride, though I've kept some parts private.


The Once-in-a-Generation Opportunity in 2025


The main message I want to convey here is the abundance of optimism I feel right now. Despite the many dark days we've all experienced, there's an incredible opportunity before us. This is the time to be in the game, not just watching from the sidelines.


2025 is your opportunity! The optimism in the U.S. is strong and will positively influence our space. Interest rates are down 1% and cash is coming in off the sidelines. There is a convergence of technology platforms that will set the foundation for a significant productivity acceleration.


It's impossible to ignore the excitement around digital assets with the institutional adoption and more Listed companies having it on it’s balance sheet. The Magnificent 7 created over $4 Trillion of value in 2024.


Of course, there are some significant macroeconomic factors to be covered. I will talk through these in my meetups in January and February.


Unleashing Potential with AI, AI Agents and Technology


I believe we're at the start of an innovation bull run. Even better, we'll have access to a significant amount of generative AI and software tools to help you and your teams capitalise on it.


You are able to 5X and 10X the productivity from just two years ago. With the advent of AI agents, that could potentially increase by another 5X or 10X.


Remember the Lessons of 2024


For Founders and Directors, stay lean, stay agile, remember the lessons from the last two years, and make sure you sprint into 2025. The opportunity unfolding before us is special, something we've all been waiting for.


For many businesses, survival meant going sideways. The down rounds, sleepless nights, resignations, redundancies, and upset suppliers – my belief is, you're about to be rewarded for that resilience.


And for those who have thrived, congratulations. I can only imagine how enthusiastic you feel with the bullish sentiment in the air.


Best regards,
Steve Torso
Founder, Wholesale Investor & CapitalHQ


PS: To dive into the Opportunities that will shape 2025 and beyond, join us at Emergence 2025 [Emergence 2025]

PPS: If you want to turbocharge your capital raising and business activities in 2025 click here and watch our webinar we recently hosted: [Access the Webinar]

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