AI-Powered Demos Attract Cofounders, Customers, Investors Instantly
Before: move to SF. have an idea. look for a tech cofounder. build a deck in the meantime. Months pass... After: codex/claude in one window, X in the other. Build demo. Make a video of the demo. Announce it online, make it go viral. Cofounders/customers/investors come to you...
OpenAI’s $200B Losses Need Amazon‑style Discipline
I have been thinking about the news that Sam Altman wants to take OpenAI public by the end of 2026, while the company is still projected to lose more than $200 billion before it turns a profit. A lot of people...
Explosives Discovered Near Balkan Stream Pipeline, Ukraine Suspected
Serbian police found explosives near the Balkan Stream gas pipeline. It supplies Serbia and Hungary with gas from Russia. PRIME SUSPECT = UKRAINE. Stay tuned. https://t.co/AHjq0mZhzB
AI‑Optimized Content Crucial: 20% Traffic Loss Ahead
By Q3 2026, businesses without AI-optimized content will lose 20% of their organic (Google) discovery traffic. Not because Google dies, but because people will ask AI first, then click the sources it trusts. And guess where AI will find those sources?
Earn Trust: Deliver Bad News Early with Impact Plan
RT IT leaders earn trust by surfacing bad news early, quantifying impact, and sharing a clear recovery plan - not by softening or delaying the message. #CIO #Leadership @Star_CIO https://t.co/a4Q8PTsrKE
Cardiologists Out‑earn Fire Lieutenants’ Overtime, Minus Pension
Cardiologists make slightly more than city fire departments pay their lieutenants for overtime. Only without the pension.
Geopolitical Risk Dominates S&P 500 10‑K Disclosures
I analyzed fifty S&P 500 10-Ks. The data is wild. I scanned for 8 risk themes: tariffs, war, geopolitical risk, oil/energy, sanctions, supply chain, interest rates, and recession. Morgan Stanley has 221 mentions of geopolitical risk. Citigroup has 269 mentions. Bank of America had...
Asset‑light Businesses with Moats Are the Ultimate Sweet Spot
Capital-intensive businesses can keep competitors out. But it's even better when a business is asset-light AND protected from competition. That's the real sweet spot. Low capital needs plus a wide moat.
Scale SEO with AI‑Generated 150‑Page Templates
I built a skill for Claude Code that creates SEO pages at scale using templates and data — programmatic SEO done right. You tell it the keyword pattern you want to target (like "[tool] alternative" or "best [category] software") and it...
Existing Home Sales at 1.29M, Well Below Normal
We will get this updated this week with the new existing home sales report. ...
AI‑trained Founders Boost Startup Speed, Reshape Venture Landscape
first wave of non-technical founders who learned to code from AI are now starting companies. their technical ceiling is much lower but their iteration speed is 10x. (or infinity if you consider they couldn't build software before). that trade-off changes...
Trump Frames Federal Budget as Plowshares‑to‑swords
My take on Trump's view of the US federal budget in @FortuneMagazine: "It's a classic plowshares into swords." https://t.co/feois7TZug
Tiny Remote Team Builds $350M Company Without Funding
At no other time in history was this possible. Obsidian is a $350M company built by 3 engineers, and their operating system is wildly unconventional: • ~1 million users per employee (7 full-time staff total) • Fully remote with only 1 in-person...
Acquire Competitors with SBA 7(a) for Cash Flow
The competitor acquisition is the one most existing business owners sleep on. SBA 7(a) covers it. You eliminate the competition and add cash flow at the same time. One of the cleanest deal theses we close. More operators should be looking at...
Benioff Redirects $330M to Anthropic After Microsoft Block
Microsoft blocked Salesforce from investing in OpenAI. So Marc Benioff put $330M into Anthropic instead. That's one of many stories from our conversation with Marc Benioff (@Benioff), CEO of @salesforce. We also covered: > Slack was always about agents. > Marc thinks using AI...
UCLA's Title Boosts Revenue, Not Deficit
A women's basketball title won't solve UCLA's massive athletics deficit, but expect a commercial jump. The Bruins sold $313,000 in tickets in fiscal 2024, 34th among public FBS schools. UConn was at $3.25M; South Carolina $1.6M. More on UCLA's title👇 https://t.co/KFJlqHZdg0
Iran Conflict Spikes Oil, Threatens UST Long‑end Auctions
This is a high-stakes week for the bond market. The recent spike in crude prices - fueled by the conflict in Iran - will show up in March’s inflation data. The consensus on Wall Street is a headline print...
U.S. Drivers Spent $8.4 B Extra on Gas
American drivers have paid an additional $8.4 BILLION in fuel costs since the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran. The cost of regular gas has JUMPED from $2.80 to $4.11 per gallon since January 11. AMERICANS DRIVERS SHOULD SEND A BILL...
Master Productivity: Kill Distractions, Batch Tasks, Protect Mornings
Major lifehacks to be more productive: - Kill notifications - Do deep work first - Batch similar tasks - Say no more often - Time block your day - Protect your mornings - Rest before you're burned out - Review your week every Sunday What did I miss?
French Post Offices Block US Mail, Threatening Tax Returns
Many French post offices are declining all US mail citing US tariffs. This means Americans in France are struggling to send their tax returns and sending via Fedex, DHL instead. This has voting implications if it continues.
CLO Equity Fund Discounted yet Still Offers 24% Yield
OXLC cut its distribution 50%. The price crashed 60%. And the yield is STILL 24%. Here's the catch — and why this CLO equity fund trading at a 16% discount might actually be interesting for the first time in years: https://t.co/oLGHvO4MvQ
Whiteboard Tactics Unlock NHS Negotiation Success
The Whiteboard Windfall: A Lesson in NHS Negotiations by @Timothy_Hughes https://t.co/2JqnBxsbKP @DLAIgnite #SocialSelling #DigitalSelling #Sales #SalesTips #SalesLeader #Salesforce #SalesEnablement #RevOps #Leadership #Marketing #SalesNegotiation https://t.co/y7GD77iyVR
Mutual Close Plans Boost Deal Momentum Through Shared Accountability
Founders: Build mutual close plans with prospects: - Key milestones - Owner for each step - Target dates - Potential blockers Shared accountability drives deal momentum.
Never Offer Discounts First; Let Buyers Ask
Every time you offer a discount without being asked, you train your buyer to expect one. Worse: you signal that your price was inflated to begin with. Never volunteer a discount. Let them ask. Then get something in return.
Deal Timeline: 60‑90 Days, Diligence
Solid framework. What it doesn't show: steps 4-6 take 60-90 days and a bad month during diligence can reprice or kill the deal. Also that 5% seller note goes on standby for 2 years per SBA rules. Structure works when...
US Chemical Stocks Surge 6% Amid Gulf Crude Squeeze
U.S. chemical producers like Dow are outperforming the S&P 500, with shares up about ~6%, as access to Persian Gulf crude (a key ingredient for plastics) tightens due to the Iran war
Team Culture Drives Effectiveness, Collaboration, and Product Success
“Culture is the embodiment of the organizational DNA in any team or company. Does the culture in ur product team foster work effectiveness, collaborative ethos w/ stakeholders, and favorable product outcomes?” > https://t.co/ShN0z5Fb9w #stakeholdermanagement #productmanagement https://t.co/Yy5DKDNcMS
Cut Benefits Costs, Add $0.25 EPS per Share
Great question. Answer: smart one. Every dollar saved on benefits goes right to the bottom line. A public company with 100m shares can add 25c per share, annually, if they had a clue about...
Data Centers Boost GDP, Healthcare Jobs Keep Unemployment Low
The future unfolding in plain sight: GDP growth propped up by data center construction. Low unemployment propped up by healthcare jobs. https://t.co/aADxNaQXij
Asian Oil Stocks Plunge, US And
Major drop in crude oil inventories in Japan, followed by India. US and China are up! Make you own conclusions.
Debt to Ourselves Just Excuses Unlimited Money Printing
When an argument is made that "Our debt doesn't matter because we owe it to ourselves"...that is code for "we can print the money and just debase the currency"...
Write Cold Emails for Them, Not About You
I’ve replied to 3 cold emails from aspiring VCs in the last year. But I’ve received hundreds. Here’s what the ones that didn’t get a reply looked like: → “I’m really interested in learning more about VC and would love to pick...
Advanced Live Class Helps Creators Master Brand Deal Process
Thinking about doing a more advanced 2-3 week live class for creators that have 2-5 inbounds per week from brands. Covering how to assess quality of lead, budget, get brand on a call, put proposal/pricing together after call. Would...
Gold Leads US Exports, Offsetting Trade Deficits
The US’ single biggest export in February was “non-monetary gold.” Gold has been the US’ biggest export in 4 out of the past 5 months (it was the 2nd biggest export in the 5th mth.) Trump is partially settling US trade deficits...
Give Notice, Add Value, Avoid Surprise Price Hikes
Founders: Price increases need a playbook: - 90 day notice minimum - Clear value additions - Migration paths Surprise increases are the fastest way to lose renewals.
India's Exports Pivot: Services Up, Textiles/Agriculture Down
#IndiaWatch🇮🇳: India’s export mix has been REWRITTEN in the past 30 years. Services SURGED from 17% in 1995 to 45% in 2023. In the meantime, as a share of total exports, textiles and agriculture COLLAPSED. https://t.co/rjJl7fH9a0
Your Pipeline Metrics Deceive—Inspect Like a CFO
Your pipeline is lying to you. 3x coverage doesn't mean 3x will close. Half those deals are: • Single-threaded • Stuck with a coach (not a champion) • Anchored to the wrong pain • Missing access to power Inspect your pipeline like a CFO inspects a balance...
AI Accelerates Building Passive Wealth Systems
Wealth is not about working more hours. It's about building systems that work without you. AI is the fastest way in history to build those systems.
ChatGPT Now Powers Photoshop Edits for Anyone
Adobe added new features for Adobe Photoshop in ChatGPT, inspired by creator requests. Users can ask ChatGPT to change backgrounds, add or remove objects, apply creative effects, and fine-tune lighting and color. This makes advanced editing more accessible to non-designers...
Run a Claude Code Audit to Spot SEO Gaps
Claude Code tip for SEO- after it’s done have it run an audit on the work it completed , you’ll get a list of things to fix or improve.
Stop Wasting $50K on Agencies Before Knowing Your Business
Spending $50K on an agency before learning how your own business works is why you can't get past $10M.
SEO Needs Ongoing Updates, Not One‑Time Setup
Reminder that SEO is not a set it and forget it business operation. Update it periodically, monthly as the very least.
India’s Foreign Policy: Hedge, De‑risk, Diversify for Long‑term Stability
S. Jaishankar, India's Minister of External Affairs on the importance of hedging: “Hedge, de-risk, diversify is how India navigates a fractured world.” STRATEGY OVER NOISE. INDIA PLAYS THE LONG GAME. https://t.co/Y303y6Dl2Q
Freelance Computer Workers Surge Sharply in 2025
Interesting: freelance (self-employed) computer workers have accelerated sharply in 2025. Note this is an index with a 2019 base--self-employed workers are a small fraction of computer occupations. But I wouldn't have necessarily expected this behavior. https://t.co/g6qedjNvb2
CPI to Gauge Oil Shock; Fed Minutes Hint Iran Stance
March CPI on Friday will show how the oil spike hit consumer prices. Meanwhile, Fed Minutes offer a window into policymakers' early thinking on the Iran conflict. 🟢 Open https://t.co/51FrxswWr9
Weak Yen, AI Capex Drive Japan Stock Upside
Macro: governance reform, weak yen, AI-capex support Japan equities. Key: buybacks, rising margins, supply-chain leverage. Risks: demand weakness, policy shifts. Trade: buy exporters on dips. —Viktor Kopylov, PhD, CFA More insights: t.me/si14Kopylov
Trump's $1.5 T Defense Request Dwarfs Multiple National Economies
Trump's $1.5T military budget request is MASSIVE. $1.5T is larger than the entire economies of Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands, & Türkiye. It’s almost the entire size of Indonesia’s economy & roughly HALF the size of France's entire economy. TRUMP = PLOWSHARES INTO SWORDS....
Link All Three Statements to Avoid Cash Crises
Every small business should have a 3 statement model. Most don't. Here's why that's a problem. I see this all the time. Business owner pulls up QuickBooks. Looks at the P&L. "Revenue's up. Expenses look fine. We're good." Two weeks later they're scrambling...
From Struggling Buyout to Global Fund Builder
My conversation with @PRamanathan on how he helped lead a management buyout of a struggling cathodic protection business in 2003 and turned it into Corrosion Technology Services. Himself local to Dubai, Ram's company, CTS, includes 10 companies operating across 8 countries...
Kindness in Crisis Reveals True Leadership
“If a leader stays kind, when things get really hard, you’ve found the right leader.”