002 - Alexandra Merz

Hi there, and welcome to another edition of Intake, the newsletter that brings you the most trusted media and information sources of your favorite founders, experts, and creators.

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Now, let’s get into this week’s feature, Alexandra Merz.

-Zach (@ZachMRosen)

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Alexandra Merz

Alexandra is the CEO and Founder of L & F Investor Services, a consulting company dedicated to advising international investors who want to immigrate to the United States. Alexandra has 25 years of experience in investment banking, the rating industry, real estate, and business creation, and offers valuable insights to clients seeking Visas and Greencards.

Apart from her professional accomplishments, Alexandra is also known for being a leading voice in the Tesla community. Recently, she has ventured into the digital space by starting a small YouTube channel where she discusses specific financial topics related to Tesla.

Follow Alexandra:
X (Twitter) → @TeslaBoomerMama
Youtube → TESLA Boomer Mama

Alexandra’s Intake

Tesla / Electric Vehicles / Automobile Industry
Youtube Channels:
- Brighter with Herbert - Hosted by @herbertong
- Electrified - Hosted by @DillonLoomis22
- Farzad Mesbahi - Hosted by @farzyness
- Solving The Money Problem - Hosted by @stevenmarkryan
- Munro Live - Hosted by Sandy Munro (@live_munro)

Corporate Finance / Valuation / Investment Philosophies
Youtube Channels:
- Aswath Damodaran - Hosted by @AswathDamodaran

Politics
Youtube Channels:
- Breaking Points - Hosted by @esaagar and @krystalball
- The Young Turks - Hosted by @cenkuygur and @AnaKasparian
- Megyn Kelly - Hosted by @megynkelly
- Ben Shapiro - Hosted by @benshapiro

X (Twitter) Accounts:
- Tucker Carlson (@TuckerCarlson)

Websites:
- Billoreilly.com

Health / Longevity
Youtube Channels:
- Dr. Eric Berg DC - Hosted by Dr. Eric Berg
- Doctor Jack Has Your Back - Hosted by @DoctorJack16

Philosophy / Tech / Social Commentary
Podcasts:
- All-In Podcast
- Jordan B Peterson by @jordanbpeterson
- Lex Fridman by @lexfridman

Decor / Interior Design
Youtube Channels:
- Arvin Olano - Hosted by Arvin Olano
- Nina Takesh - Hosted by Nina Takesh Rioja

Q/A

How do you determine whether a particular source or content creator is reliable and trustworthy?
”Try to listen to all different theories on a subject. Let’s take politics, I try to hear from both sides before I make up my mind. Also do research online.”

Could you share some insights or tips for beginners who are interested in investing?
”Start with products and services you appreciate. Before investing, read, read, read about the company. Understand where they are financially. Where the stock price is. How much the company is worth now and how much you think it could be worth in the future.”

You're an outspoken supporter of Elon Musk, what drew you to him initially?
”While I had heard of Elon before, I was initially a Tesla car fan. Sitting in the Model 3 in March 2020 was a wake-up-call, which led to me investing all my savings into the Tesla Stock. Then did research on the company and Elon and appreciated the genius he is.”

You are also an outspoken supporter of Tesla. What about this company is so compelling to you?
”Initially, as stated above, it was this immediate conviction that the car was a computer on wheels and will change driving forever. Since then (March 2020), the company never stopped to amaze me, by optimizing engineering, having a multi-decade vision and innovating the tools of the future.”

What does the Tesla community mean to you?
”It was amazing to get to know the Tesla and the Tesla Twitter community. I had no idea about it until March 2020 and discovered it slowly. So many intelligent and kind people, it is heartwarming.”

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