Weekly Snacks

08/09/2023

Hi there!

For those of you who don't know, back in the early days of COVID I launched a newsletter called Weekly Snacks which sent readers a weekly email with interesting articles from the past week. As COVID progressed, I focused on other things and let the newsletter go silently into that good night.

However, now it's being resurrected in a new form that I'm excited to share with you all!

In its new form, Weekly Snacks will send out weekly emails (Sunday morning) on recent stock pitches from various up-and-coming managers, writers, and investors along with interesting Twitter posts/threads and general research.

The premise is to compile research from various sectors/industries that investors might not have been exposed to otherwise in a succinct idea generation funnel.

It's completely free and if you're interested in receiving this type of email or know someone that might be interested, please subscribe below and share it with them. The first Weekly Snack goes out this Sunday.

Looking forward to Weekly Snacks 2.0 🍪

Weekly newsletter of compiled investment ideas, Twitter posts, and research. Every Sunday in snack form. Click to read Weekly Snacks, by Paul Cerro, a Substack publication. Launched 8 days ago.

08/07/2020

What a power move

20/05/2020

Military service is hard when you're in it, and hard when you finally get out. Something that many people know little about unless you yourself were enlisted. We asked a former Marine turned private contractor what it was like as Marine, and how he transitioned post-military life to find himself doing private security.

The journey to becoming a Marine isn’t so simple and the road afterward isn’t any easier either. See what that’s been like for Elijah Cerro, a Marine veteran turned private contractor.

18/05/2020

Ever think a black market would be formed from the coronavirus? Neither did we. Take a look at the top 5 products we identified to be the leaders of the new COVID-19 black market.

When you think of a black market, you think of all the bad things, guns, drugs, people, and plutonium. Never did I think we would form a black market on once everyday goods like the ones in this article

15/05/2020

Like documentaries and want to watch something new other than Tiger King or Love is Blind? Check these out and you won't be dissapointed.

Like documentaries and want to watch something new? Here’s a list of the top ten that you should take a look at watching and learn a thing or two.

14/05/2020

You and your love for cows are killing the planet. Don't believe us? Read through to see why.

I used to enjoy eating red meat, and then when I found out how it’s killing the planet, I more than less stopped eating it altogether. See why in a detailed infographic through this article.

13/05/2020

After working out in the morning consistently for a few months now, there’s actually no other time of the day that I would rather workout at. Check out why you should try it.

After working out in the morning consistently for a few months now, there’s actually no other time of the day that I would rather workout at. Here are the 8 reasons why it will set you up for success.

12/05/2020

Want to 'eat' your pet because it's so cute? Don't lie to yourself, you know you've wanted to do this before. Check out why that is one of this weeks 'snacks'.

There have definitely been dogs that I’ve looked at and the first thing that popped into my head was, “You’re so cute I literally want to eat you”. See what this condition is actually called and if you have it!

11/05/2020

First time interview with Rachel Wax, a fashion designer and part time magician. Check out her perspectives on life and success while living in the big apple!

I haven’t met too many magicians in my life but seeing Rachel perform her magic tricks when I met her back in college was actually pretty amazing. She’s a super talented artist, designer, and honestly, a pretty great comedian too.

02/05/2020

It's basically Italian but, healthy...try it out for yourself!

Serving Size: 2 Prep time: 10min Cook time: 15min Cost: ~$8.30 (I buy everything at Trader Joe's) Pros: Dairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian Ingredients 2 1⁄2 oz cashews soaked in hot water for 10 mins and drained 7 oz dried spaghetti (or gluten free) 14 oz cauliflower cut into sma...

01/05/2020

Warren Buffet uses it, and he's the 4th richest guy in the world.

According to Warren Buffet, if you're not spending at least 5 hours a week learning, you're being irresponsible

27/04/2020

Deepak once upon a time was an investment banker on Wall Street, but now holds the title of CEO at a startup called Nuvocargo, a software-enabled freight forwarder and licensed US customs broker helping shippers move cargo between USA and Latin America, which recently raised $5.3M just this past week. He's also a winter 2018, Y Combinator graduate, which actually helped propel him into the role and startup he has now. Take a look at what he's learned and why his past disappointments have set him up for success with Nuvocargo. Check it out with the link below!

https://www.weeklysnacks.com/post/deepak-chhugani-startup-ceo-y-combinator-graduate-and-ex-investment-banker

20/04/2020

Denise Ariadna Hermida was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina and moved to Long Beach, NY when she was 13. In March of 2017, she decided to leave everything behind and packed up her bags and bought a one-way ticket to Roatan, Honduras. Since then, she's traveled to 68 countries, conquered fears, became comfortable with uncertainty, found a new sense of confidence and self-belief and more importantly, a new appreciation for life and happiness. Link in bio!

17/04/2020

Hands down one of my favorite biographies! If you need a new book recommendation and you want to learn about someone super interesting and successful, pick this one up! Synopsis and Amazon link in the bio!

13/04/2020

Tharindra is a friend of mine and a past coworker when we both worked on Wall Street. Coming from Sri Lanka back in 2016 to get his MBA at Yale University, he has accomplished quite a lot in his life all while keeping a smile on his face. He has to be one of the most humble, smart, good-hearted and funny guys I know and I can honestly say he made all those 4 AM work nights bearable. Take a look at why he feels being a good person is just the way to go in life and what's happened to him in response. Link Below.
https://www.weeklysnacks.com/post/interview-with-tharindra-gooneratne

08/04/2020

Need some breakfast ideas during quarantine? Try this one out for a simple recipe that is also low cal!

Prep time: 5min Cook time: 5min Cost: ~$3.00 (I buy everything at Trader Joe's) Pros: Gluten-Free, No Sugar Added, Nut Free, Vegetarian

06/04/2020

Valérie is a French Canadian who moved to NYC in January of 2014 to attend the Fashion Institute of Technology (this is where I met her). She holds a bachelor's degree in advertising and marketing and has been working in social media marketing in the travel &hospitality industry. She's a very talented photographer and storyteller and has had plenty of experiences as an immigrant, navigating the complexities and cut-throat advertising industry in New York City. Take a look at her interview!

https://www.weeklysnacks.com/post/interview-with-valerie-vaillancourt

03/04/2020

Prep time: 15min
Cook time: None
Cost: ~$5.50 (I buy everything at Trader Joe's)
Pros: Egg Free, Gluten-Free, No Sugar Added, Nut Free, Vegetarian

https://www.weeklysnacks.com/post/greek-bean-salad

01/04/2020

Snacking too much and craving something sweet while in quarantine? Take a look at our raspberry and coconut smoothie recipe! At only 470 calories, it gives you a lot of your daily nutrients, fulfills your sweet cravings and leaves your stomach satisfied.

Prep time: 5min Cook time: None Cost: ~$3.25 (I buy everything at Trader Joe's) Pros: Dairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten-Free, Nut Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

30/03/2020

Currently a private equity associate and competitive powerlifter for USA Powerlifitng, Jordan has previously worked various jobs on Wall Street from being a bond trader, and an investment banker at Merrill Lynch where we met. Take a look at how fitness helped him deal with all the stress that came with life on the Street and the importance of a work life balance.

23/03/2020

The Power of 'No' and Focusing on Yourself

My sister, Nicole Cerro, whose done makeup for celebrities ranging from Arielle Charnas to the Wolf of Wall Street at places like Fox Sports and Netflix gets interviewed. See how her experiences have led her to know her worth and when to say no to focus on yourself. - http://eepurl.com/gXew2z

16/03/2020

Videographer, photographer and cancer survivor, Mark Borja has done work with Cam Newton, Ally Brooke, Common, Saweetie, Rascal Flatts, Flo Rida and etc. Take a look at why his experiences have led him to the views that he currently has in this week's new interview series - http://eepurl.com/gVEGqn

09/03/2020

Your 100% washing your hands the wrong way + new updates! - http://eepurl.com/gVvu8v

02/03/2020

Did you forget? The U.S. had concentration camps before. - http://eepurl.com/gUJRdz