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Cotton Capital

Family or institutional wealth, tainted by and largely attributable to the labor and production of enslaved peoples.

Think plantations: cotton, sugar cane, coffee, tea, cocoa, rubber, bananas, etc.
That family may have lots of "old money", but it's "cotton capital"!
by NeedleTurn August 18, 2024
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Cannabis Capitalism

The misconception that the higher the percentage of THC a product has = the better it is.

Thus disregarding the significance of the ratio for THC:CBD, CBG, CBC etc.
Person 1: Just picked up this 1/8 of weed with 30% THC, tonight's party will be wild!

Person 2: BS! That's just cannabis capitalism.

1hr later...
Person 2: 911, yeah so my friend is bugging out in the fetal position and keeps telling everyone they're a lizard...what?...yep, another victim of cannabis capitalism.
by MR333U555 September 6, 2023
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Bearish Capital

Bearish Capital made me a crypto millionaire.
Bearish Capital, lmao we are retarded asf.
Bearish Capital, we are the drugs.

Bearish Capital paid off my dildo!
by grom grom January 5, 2024
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romantic capital

Capital accrued from generating romantic feelings from a romantic interest.
When I bought her flowers for Valentine Day, my romantic capital with her increased.

I was trying to build my romantic capital by taking her to an expensive restaurant for dinner. She thought her romantic capital was going to increase when she got me socks and a tie as a Valentine's Day present. It DID NOT. Good riddance to her, they are the only sock I wear these days.
by Batman Kienyeji February 1, 2024
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DCG Capital

DCG Capital is a global investor capitalizing on and investing in both emerging and developing markets across 6 continents. DCG Capital was founded in 2015.
John told me about how his investments in DCG Capital made him financially independent.
by Thepedia February 4, 2024
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Cocaine Capitalism

A type of capitalism usually advocated for by Libertarians that involves the legalization and marketization of traditionally illegal or illicit goods or services such as prostitution and cocaine.
*refills the freedom crack-pipe* Man, I can’t believe cocaine capitalism is a real thing that people believe in.
by Unquestionably Burdensome February 15, 2024
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Optimistic Capital

Literal: Characterised by or reflective of a positive outlook on the future, believing that the best possible outcome will happen.

Contextual: When you've got more faith in your startup's future than a kid in a candy store. It's the entrepreneurial spirit that sees the glass as not just half full, but overflowing, no matter how many investors say otherwise.

Balanced Perspective: While their optimism fuels their drive, they also navigate with a compass of cautious pessimism, strategic cynicism, and a dash of paranoia. This balance ensures they're not just dreamers but pragmatic visionaries who prepare for every twist and turn. They celebrate their optimism, but their strategy meetings echo with 'what ifs,' reflecting a readiness for unexpected challenges.
Optimistic Capital /ˌɒp.tɪˈmɪs.tɪk ˈkæp.ɪ.tl/

Literal Definition:

Capital that is invested with patient, hopeful and positive outlook on the future success of a venture, particularly in the early stages of a company's growth. It’s the kind of investment that come from belief in first principles of scaling on the potential of a small business in a very large market and the human beings behind it, beyond just the numbers on a spreadsheet.

Expanded Contextual Definition:

In the grand chess game of business and life, capital is not just the coins in our treasury but also the knights and bishops of our strategy. It encompasses human capital (the skills, knowledge, and expertise of the people that we have access to), social capital (the networks, relationships, and social interactions that facilitate opportunities and collaboration), and more.

While optimism fuels drive, it is also important to navigate with a compass of cautious pessimism, strategic cynicism, and a dash of paranoia. This balance ensures we're not just dreamers but pragmatic visionaries who prepare for every twist and turn. We celebrate optimism, but our meetings echo with 'what ifs,' reflecting a readiness for the unknown.

Usage:

"Did you hear about that super cool coffee company in Bangalore? They just got a round of Optimistic Capital. Now they're all set to turn their coffee grounds into money and magic."
by ajakawhiterabbit March 25, 2024
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