This Newsletter Format
I take interesting news stories and unpack the business and finance concepts behind them. It’s the easiest way to get a business education… bite-sized stories and concise explanations delivered to your inbox. Every article follows the same template:
The News. We start with a 1 minute summary of a business news article.
The Concept. We break down the business/finance concept underlying the article.
The Example. We use an analogy or another example to reinforce the learning.
The Quiz. We offer an optional quiz question so you can see if you learned it!
About the Author
Hi, I’m Nic Barnhart, and I’m passionate about making business education accessible to everyone. I founded Pareto Labs because I believe learning shouldn’t be expensive, time-consuming, or dull. My mission is to teach you valuable business concepts quickly, affordably (in this case, for free!), and in a way that’s actually enjoyable.
I studied behavioral science at the U.S. Air Force Academy and finance at Wharton (MBA). My career spans tech startups, business turnarounds, and now, I’m back in the startup world, continuing my family’s tradition in education. My parents were both educators—my dad a university professor, my mom a fourth-grade teacher—and their passion for teaching inspired my journey.
Many of the articles I write are directly related to the video-based courses available on Pareto Labs, so please sign up for the free trial if you like the bite-sized format.
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