Asia's Energy Shortage Sparks Rationing and Black Markets
Rationing and black markets have already sprung up in Asia. Some countries have found ways around the shortage (for now), but that has created new issues for others. #iranwar #energy #geopolitics https://t.co/0wpmsFgat3
Dollar's Reserve Role Erodes as DXY Stalls Below
The other side to the toll booth narrative in the SoH is that the dollar will continue to devolve as the dominant reserve currency, as more and more of the world’s trade takes place locally or regionally. With that in...
Track Gift‑With‑Purchase Attach Rates Like Ad CTR
Running a Gift with Purchase promo without tracking attach rate is like running ads without tracking CTR. So we added analytics to @promopartypro today. Now you can see attach rate by campaign, product, and variant, and tell which gift is...
Clips Have Become the Primary Product Driving Reach
Clips are no longer the byproduct of the main product — they’re the main product. No matter the size of the show, they drive the ultimate reach 👇 More in my latest newsletter, "The Clip Economy": bit.ly/ClipEconomy
Brian Rolapp Emerges as Top NFL Commissioner Candidate
My takeaway is Brian Rolapp just solidified himself as the lead candidate to be the #NFL’s next commissioner
Iranian Oil Return Could Shift Energy Markets Soon
If the US and Iran reach a deal — a big if — it’s fair to assume Tehran gets sanctions relief. If that includes oil sales — another big, although likely, if — then in a few months the energy...
Transparency: Sponsorship Fuels New AI Project Amid Financial Strain
Why did Scoble sell out? I'm starting to get a lot more sponsors who are willing to pay me to introduce their companies to you. You'll see more later today. I just wanted to say a few words about this. First: thank...
Imported Inflation via Energy and Food Remains Top Risk
“The biggest risk continues to be that inflation gets imported around the world,” first through energy, then to food & beyond: MS’s Ted Pick. Otherwise, markets will stay strong with even a “narrowing of the cone of uncertainty” around the...
LIV Missed the Core Appeal of Pro Golf
I don't know if LIV is failing now, I just know it always failed to understand what professional golf was really selling (and yes, that includes Phil & Greg, not just the PIF). A know what you're selling 🧵
War's Hidden Costs Hit Americans Irreversibly, Even After Ceasefire
The question that I get asked most often is: Even if the ceasefire holds, has the war already imposed large irreversible costs on Americans? So I made a video digging into these issues. The stakes may be much larger than you...
Nike CEO Eyes AI Data Centers After Allbirds Surge
POV: The CEO of Nike — which is down 28% YTD — calling an emergency meeting with his C-Suite after seeing Allbirds pump +600% and demanding that the fitness giant pivots into AI data centres, leveraging Oregon’s abundance of hydropower....
Wilson Signs Record WNBA Deal with Cap‑linked Future Salaries
A'ja Wilson's 3-year, $5M supermax contract with the Las Vegas Aces is not only the largest contract in WNBA history, but it also becomes the first deal to include a clause allowing her 2027 & 2028 salaries to be derived...
Rising Economic Pressure on Iran, China Faces Scrutiny
Economic pressure on Iran goes up. Also pressure on China to stop supporting Iran financially and military
Policymakers Warn Markets Underestimate Iran War's Economic Impact
Markets are too blasé on the Iran war’s economic toll, policymakers warn at IMF https://t.co/UrMvBW5akU via @sdonnan @jdorosario https://t.co/X926kAVuz7
Name the Awkwardness Upfront to Ease Tough Talks
The hardest conversations don't get easier by avoiding the awkwardness. They get easier when you name it upfront. Simply saying "this might feel uncomfortable, but I think it matters" changes everything about how the conversation goes. https://t.co/7BprqxAvxp
Trump Threatens to Scrap US‑UK Deal over Iran Stance
Today, President Trump THREATENED to rip up the 2025 US-UK trade deal due to a lack of UK support for the US-Israeli war in Iran. TRUMP = CAN’T BE TRUSTED TO KEEP A DEAL. https://t.co/3FGduS3ssw
March 2026 Core Update Far Less Volatile Than December
I think they are smoking something over at SEL 🤣 -> March 2026 Google core update more volatile than December — here’s what changed The March 2026 core update wasn't even close to the power of the December 2025 core update....
Small and Mid Caps Outpace Large Caps in Buybacks
BofA: small caps (in addition to mid caps) are now buying back more as a % of market cap than large caps https://t.co/ynbYTmLXzy
Humans, Not AI, Drive Revenue Growth
PSA to CEOs: AI is not going to save your revenue performance. AI is not going to save your revenue performance. AI is not going to save your revenue performance. AI is not going to save your revenue performance. AI is not going to save...
Trigger Personalized Postcards Directly From Shopify Flow
"Shopify Flow + PostPilot: PostPilot now works natively inside Shopify Flow. Trigger postcards on any customer behavior." Example: "A postcard landing when a customer hits a VIP spend milestone..." I always read @drewsanocki's newsletter for these @getpostpilot updates. https://t.co/UxEsZHNOe4
Scale by Ignoring Noise, Focusing on What Matters
Most leadership teams I’ve seen spend the majority of their time reacting to noise. The companies that scale are the ones that get ruthless about what actually matters. #leadership #priorities #entrepreneur #foundertips
Declining NBA Viewership Sparks Fear of League Collapse
These viewership numbers for the NBA this season as well as the $76 billion media rights contract they signed has me thinking this league is going to fold next year. It's over for the NBA. https://t.co/HYZi0sIQ0c
2026 Tax Refunds Rise, But Far Below Forecasts
NEW from me: The White House (and many economists) expected $700 to $1,000 higher refunds, on average. The reality is closer to $375. Bottom line: Yes, refunds are higher in 2026 (and likely to be the highest ever). But it's less...
Trump Threatens to Scrap UK Deal over Iran Stance
Seriously, what is the point of making a trade deal with the United States if the President will just pull out of it over unrelated issues or policy differences? “Trump threatens to shred UK trade deal over Starmer’s Iran war...
Saudi Funding Withdrawal Threatens LIV Golf, Paramount Deal
Well, this is good news. And really, the best chance to kill the Paramount purchase of WBD would be for the Saudis to pull their investment. So hope on another front. LIV Golf Facing Imminent Closure as Saudi Backers Weigh...
College Playoffs May Merge Football and Basketball by 2030s
Latest Hotline mailbag (icymi) examines how the college football and basketball postseasons could become two arms of the same entity in the 2030s. https://t.co/YfPviYGS7k
Use a Decision Tree to Confirm Fit and Move Forward
Founders: The discovery close decision tree: Confirm fit: 'Seems like something here - am I right or off base?' If YES → Concrete next step: - POC with timeline - Stakeholder meeting scheduled - Technical deep-dive booked If NO → Part as friends: 'Sounds handled. Call me if...
Sock‑puppet Trend Simulators Are Mostly Empty Hype
Is it creepy that there are companies like Chaotic Good Projects out there promising to "simulate trends" with sock puppet accounts. Yes, sure. But, in my experience, they're almost always completely full of shit. https://t.co/GD97cCghhP https://t.co/33zVwVyoVG
YC Remains Top Fintech Investor Despite Deal Decline
YC Once Again Tops Ranks Of Most Active Fintech Investors In Q1 Even As Deal Count Drops https://t.co/zmmPsTQOdx via @crunchbasenews
Prep More Than You Speak: Master Speaking Anticipation
Fripp’s Tips: One of the best ways to handle the anticipation of speaking is to make sure you are mentally prepared beforehand. Understand that there is always a lot more preparation time than speaking time. #frippvt #dailyquote #keytosuccess
Make Your Business Case CFO‑Proof with Real Numbers
Before presenting any business case ask yourself: "Would a CFO roll their eyes at this?" CFOs see through fluffy ROI instantly. They want: • Specific numbers from YOUR data • A realistic range (not one magic number) • Someone who can commit to the outcome • Time...
Instant AI Answers Turn Traffic Into Conversions
If your website isn’t powered by AI yet, you’re leaving opportunities on the table. Visitors come with questions. If no one answers instantly, they leave. AI chatbots turn: traffic → conversations → conversions
IPSC Tissues Supply Causal Data to Power Simulations
A general-purpose biological simulator, one that can predict how the human body responds to any intervention, isn't blocked by compute. It's blocked by data. Not data in general. Causal, human-relevant data. The kind where molecular interactions actually produce functional outcomes you...
China Cuts African Tariffs, Contrasting US Stance on Rare Earths
China removing tariffs from Africa imports. The opposite of the US. And the rare earths?
CPACE Emerges as Leading Low‑cost CRE Financing
#CPACE fast becoming go-to source of capital for public benefit projects in #CRE. Avg deal size grown from $800G to $40M. 'A flexible+low-cost part of the capital stack' #Nuveen #realestate #mortgage #financing #TheGeneva #DC #Tampa #hotel #condo https://t.co/0YqS0B42NQ
War and Triple Shock Push 32 Million Toward Poverty
According to the UN Development Programme, up to 32 MILLION people risk falling into poverty. A TRIPLE SHOCK of energy affordability, surging food prices, and war-linked economic slowdown is hitting the most VULNERABLE ECONOMIES. WAR = POOREST PAY THE HIGHEST PRICE. https://t.co/HQo02bwHXO
Identify and Fix Tech Debt to Boost Happiness
RE tech debt: Is _____ slowing us down, whether because it's hard to change, risky to change, or we keep fixing bugs there? If yes, addressing it soon will boost team happiness and performance. Otherwise, maybe it’s best to keep that loan outstanding. https://t.co/UJrgWx9kEr
6 Ways Marketing Ops Drives Operational Excellence
RT @VisionEdgeMktg 🔍 What does operational excellence actually look like? Here are the 6 ways marketing ops gets you there → https://t.co/5s2TGGoT5Q #opex #operationalexcellence #marketingops
30‑Minute Weekly Check‑Ins Boost Productivity, Eliminate Wasteful Meetings
I have a client that knows most meetings are a waste of time. We only have 30 minute check-ins 1x per week, and everything else is done async + Jira and Slack. We are a highly productive unit and get...
SpaceX COO Gwynne Shotwell Joins TIME's 2026 Influentials
Gwynne Shotwell is one of the few executives for whom the sky is not, in fact, the limit. In 2002, she joined SpaceX as the company’s seventh employee. Now, as president and COO, she leads over 23,000 employees in the...
Bitcoin Climbs as Strait Tolls Pressure Gold Reserves
One emerging narrative resulting from the Iran conflict is that Iran will more or less control the Strait of Hormuz with a “toll booth” approach and that countries might pay those tolls in Yuan or crypto. Meanwhile, the exporting countries...
New Documents Raise Doubts on Trump's TotalEnergies Deal
New Documents Add to Doubt Over Trump’s Deal With TotalEnergies #energysky -- via Heatmap News https://t.co/MDZMa61dPh https://t.co/E8CjnYUAek
Human Factors, Not Tech, Drive S/4HANA Success
Many S/4HANA implementations falter not due to complex technical issues, but due to common human and organizational behaviors. Learn the simple, yet crucial, strategies to avoid common pitfalls and ensure project success. #SAP #ImplementationTips #ProjectManagement https://t.co/y6HKNaiocb
Emerging Markets Surge as Yuan Hits 3‑Year High
While risk appetite has recovered sharply amid the Strait shutdown, emerging markets doing particularly well. While the EEM ETF has climbed (inverted below), the Chinese Yuan has climbed to a 3-yr high vs the Dollar - 254 days USDCNH below...
Leadership Requires Coaching, Not Just Data Dumps
The era of Management by Claude is here. And most people are doing it exactly wrong. For years we had Management by Spreadsheet: pull a report, share the numbers, say "go hit these," and wonder why nothing changed. You weren't...
Spirit's Bankruptcy Exit Request Faces Skeptical Trustee
Spirit Airlines Wants Out Of Bankruptcy Again — The U.S. Trustee Is Not Convinced - View from the Wing https://t.co/RafA6gEDHg
NBA's New TV Deal Sparks 7-Year Rating Surge
NBA’s Broadcast-Friendly TV Deal Leads to Highest Ratings in 7 Years https://t.co/sNM2Mq2FM6 via @sportico @crupicrupicrupi
Founders Need Ambition Density, Not Just SF Location
The debate about whether founders need to move to San Francisco misses the real point. It's not about capital. It's about density of ambition and understanding competitive pace and landscape. More >>
Blockading Ports Isn’t Strategy; It’s Self‑defeating.
2025: blockading American ports. 2026: blockading Iranian ports. Same move, different flag. If your grand strategy is just “less trade for everyone,” mate, that’s not chess. That’s flipping the board. https://t.co/Re8HN1bIye
Netflix's Sports Strategy Expands with Women's World Cup
What’s the future of sports on @netflix ? Bela Bajaria, head of content, getting into it with @elleduncantv Women’s World Cup, Drive to Survive, Full Swing and more https://t.co/ujNZfxsOQV