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Investing during a downturn

It’s amazing that Apple has more cash that Microsoft right now.

Say what you will about the two companies prospects but the cash speaks to the different strategies between Cupertino and Redmond.

Microsoft is using cash to acquire companies and provide dividends to shareholders.

Apple is accumlating cash while making big bets on new R&D projects - just like they did with iPod in the last downturn.

And they have a growing cushion that must feel mighty nice right now.

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    My head is still chewing over this shift — amazing, I still have...in a box called “low...
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    now, long term. Just don’t wince too hard over the next year or two.
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Hi, I'm Bijan and this is my personal blog. I live just outside of Boston. I grew up in NY and lived for nearly 10 years in the Bay area. I travel a ton.

I have 3 great kids and a wonderful wife, Lauren. And I am a partner at Spark Capital. Thanks for visiting!

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