The Powell Perspective™

06/18/2025

Publius

Constitutional Constraints on Presidential Overreach Against States

This article examines how constitutional principles like separation of powers and anti-commandeering doctrines limit federal executive overreach, particularly in conflicts between presidential authority and state governance. It highlights legal arguments for challenging unilateral actions that bypass constitutional checks. Full article - https://statecourtreport.org/our-work/analysis-opinion/how-constitution-constrains-presidential-overreach-against-states

Federal Overreach in Election Administration

This piece analyzes President Trump’s 2025 executive order attempting to override state authority in election administration, arguing it violates constitutional provisions granting states control over election processes. It details conflicts with the Election Assistance Commission’s statutory role and threats to withhold non-election-related funding. Full article - https://statesunited.org/resources/facts-about-elections/

The RE Doctor

Coastal Equity Group’s 2025 Real Estate Strategies

This article explores key real estate investment strategies for 2025, emphasizing multi-family properties, REITs, and creative financing solutions. It highlights rising rental demand due to affordability challenges and the growing accessibility of real estate investing through passive options and hard money lending. The piece also addresses shifting market dynamics, including interest rates and workforce mobility. Full article - coastalequitygroup.com


JPMorgan’s 2025 Commercial Real Estate Outlook

This analysis outlines opportunities in industrial, multifamily, and retail sectors, alongside challenges like climate risks and interest rate uncertainty. It emphasizes affordable housing growth, public-private partnerships, and moderated office vacancy rates in some markets. The report positions 2025 as a year of cautious optimism for commercial real estate. Full article - jpmorgan.com

Skier Tom

Stratton's Teen Instructor Program (TIPS)

This article outlines Stratton Mountain's eight-day training course for aspiring junior ski and snowboard instructors, covering movement analysis, safety protocols, and PSIA/AASI Level 1 standards. Successful candidates gain eligibility for hire, with lift tickets provided during the program. The curriculum emphasizes lesson development for children and aligns with professional certification benchmarks. Full Article

Maple Ski Ridge PSIA Junior Instructor Program

This program trains skiers aged 12–14 (Level 6–7) through PSIA-certified courses, combining online modules with 12 hours of on-snow training. Participants develop leadership, communication, and teaching skills while shadowing lessons. Graduates receive national recognition and guaranteed instructor roles at Maple Ski Ridge, fostering youth engagement in mountain sports. Full Article

Founder's Paradox

The Perils of Founder Worship in Startup Governance

This article examines the risks of prioritizing founder control over corporate governance in high-growth startups. It advocates for early implementation of ethics codes, traditional board structures, and rigorous VC due diligence to mitigate litigation risks and ensure accountability in mission-driven companies. The piece highlights how unchecked founder influence can lead to systemic failures, as seen in cases like FTX. Read more

Building Founder Networks to Combat Isolation

This piece explores founder isolation as a critical leadership challenge, revealing that entrepreneurs with strong support networks are 42% more likely to achieve strategic goals. It provides actionable strategies for creating peer advisory groups, setting accountability frameworks, and balancing visionary leadership with collaborative decision-making to reduce burnout and litigation exposure. Read more

Secrets of Capital Raising

This article analyzes emerging private equity trends impacting capital structuring and investor relations, highlighting sector specialization as limited partners seek targeted diversification. It explores strategic exit methods like IPOs and secondary buyouts while addressing regulatory challenges in M&A transactions. Full article - https://www.dfinsolutions.com/knowledge-hub/thought-leadership/knowledge-resources/private-equity-trends

Optimizing Venture Capital Fundraising Through Event Strategy

This piece reveals data-driven tactics for venture finance teams, showing how combining weekly webinars with selective industry events accelerates fundraising timelines. It provides key metrics for evaluating event effectiveness and warns against over-investing in low-conversion activities. Full article - https://govclab.com/2025/05/01/the-perfect-vc-fundraising-schedule