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SaaS Finance Shifts to Real-Time Metrics and AI Close
SocialMar 23, 2026

SaaS Finance Shifts to Real-Time Metrics and AI Close

Most SaaS finance teams are still working with delayed metrics… - Closing the books weeks after month-end - Reporting shaky metrics and data - And stitching everything together in spreadsheets That doesn’t scale. Tomorrow, I’m joined by NetSuite to break...

By Ben Murray
US‑China Trade War Threatens 2025 Economy; Cooperation Needed
SocialMar 23, 2026

US‑China Trade War Threatens 2025 Economy; Cooperation Needed

NEW: The US and China put parts of the global economy at risk in 2025 through their trade war over critical minerals & technology. Here I explore a novel path for Washington and Beijing to 'cooperate' over *HOW* they reduce their...

By Chad P. Bown
Trump's Iran Claim Masks Indirect Talks via Allies
SocialMar 23, 2026

Trump's Iran Claim Masks Indirect Talks via Allies

the devil is in the details. It's important for the Iranian regime's legitimacy & public face not to engage in diplomacy with the US. So Trump may say "we spoke with the Iranians" what actually happened in that Trumps ppl...

By Ellen Wald
Panther Lake Revives Intel on Laptops, Fulfilling G
SocialMar 23, 2026

Panther Lake Revives Intel on Laptops, Fulfilling G

Panther Lake is a real turning point for Intel. I've been on AMD since switching to Linux, but with 18A delivering Gelsinger's dream from 2021, it's a privilege to run blue again on the laptop side. And Intel working directly...

By David Heinemeier Hansson
AI-Powered Marketing Runs Your Campaigns While You Sleep
SocialMar 23, 2026

AI-Powered Marketing Runs Your Campaigns While You Sleep

Most brands I work with have the strategy figured out. They just can’t execute fast enough. Someone built a fix for that. It’s called Helena — the OpenClaw for marketing. Give it your URL, and it runs your marketing for you: → Reads your site,...

By Chase Dimond
Accelerating Opportunities Demand Bigger, Faster Funding Rounds
SocialMar 23, 2026

Accelerating Opportunities Demand Bigger, Faster Funding Rounds

Thanks, @tim for our great chat in @ft about @airstreet epoch 3! “One of the reasons to go bigger now is the opportunity set has accelerated dramatically” “Companies want to raise faster and raise larger rounds, so you need to adapt the...

By Nathan Benaich
Long-Term Treasuries Turn Risk‑On, Driven by Hedge‑Fund Basis Trades
SocialMar 23, 2026

Long-Term Treasuries Turn Risk‑On, Driven by Hedge‑Fund Basis Trades

LT USTs are now a "risk-on" asset: 10y UST yields UP on risk-off, DOWN on risk-on. This is the price action you would expect when 37% of net issuance of UST notes & bonds since 2022 have been bought by "Cayman...

By Luke Gromen
Unclear US War Goals Fuel Market Volatility
SocialMar 23, 2026

Unclear US War Goals Fuel Market Volatility

"US objectives remain unclear, making it impossible to measure progress (and thus the likely length of the war). Statements from top US administration officials give different and at times contradictory assessments of the war; in the absence of measurable objectives,...

By Sam Ro
Euro Consumer Confidence Hits Lowest Since Oct 2023
SocialMar 23, 2026

Euro Consumer Confidence Hits Lowest Since Oct 2023

Euro Area consumer confidence plunged by 4 points from a month earlier to -16.3 in March 2026, the lowest since October 2023 @teconomics https://t.co/pdxVAqEF0L

By Mike Zaccardi
Identify and Remove Barriers to Employee Development
SocialMar 23, 2026

Identify and Remove Barriers to Employee Development

Addressing the Barriers Blocking Employee Development - https://t.co/Zr5vNySH4O - https://t.co/NcdrIyeMNU by Corey Tatel and Megan Mulherin

By John Hall
2‑Year Yield Slides to Session Low, Bears Struggle
SocialMar 23, 2026

2‑Year Yield Slides to Session Low, Bears Struggle

Treasury bears tried to claw back after the 705am ET yield plunge, but the 2yr yield is back on the session lows... down 10bps to 3.81% https://t.co/Cq2pe8M3wf

By Mike Zaccardi
Gulf Shut‑ins Could Cut 200 M Barrels in First Month
SocialMar 23, 2026

Gulf Shut‑ins Could Cut 200 M Barrels in First Month

Current Gulf production shut ins alone, if held at current levels through end-March, will result in roughly 200 million barrels of crude *not being produced* over the first ~30 days of the Iran War Not simply displaced supply, but barrels that...

By Rory Johnston
Build a Listening Culture with Feedback and Coaching
SocialMar 23, 2026

Build a Listening Culture with Feedback and Coaching

Read EMPLOYEE UNDERSTANDING to develop a #culture of listening --> action; continuous #feedback systems; #employee #journeymaps revealing bottlenecks; #leadership behavior shift, managing to coaching; #EX initiatives aligned w/org goals for max impact https://t.co/4yGhqfKoXZ https://t.co/6OgfHUaeCZ

By Annette Franz
No Raise, More Work: The Unfair Tradeoff
SocialMar 23, 2026

No Raise, More Work: The Unfair Tradeoff

my boss explaining the company can’t afford to give me a raise but I’m being rewarded with more responsibility https://t.co/OgnwtbwdCL

By Adam Karpiak
Trump’s Self‑negotiation Lost; China Won 2025 Standoff
SocialMar 23, 2026

Trump’s Self‑negotiation Lost; China Won 2025 Standoff

At the height of the tariff stand-off with China in April 2025, Trump was essentially negotiating with himself - threatening escalation and then pulling back - while China stayed silent. We're at that stage now on Iran. China won the...

By Robin Brooks
US‑Israeli Strike Closes Hormuz, Triggers Global Gas Crisis
SocialMar 23, 2026

US‑Israeli Strike Closes Hormuz, Triggers Global Gas Crisis

Thanks to the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the Strait of Hormuz is ‘closed’. As a result, countries worldwide are facing a gas supply CLIFF-EDGE. LNG from Qatar is NOWHERE TO BE FOUND. US-ISRAELI WAR ON IRAN = MASSIVE COLLATERAL DAMAGE. https://t.co/qE8zgTwxgC

By Steve Hanke
Saturate High‑intent Searches Before Scaling Ad Spend
SocialMar 23, 2026

Saturate High‑intent Searches Before Scaling Ad Spend

Her team spent $200/week on ads and learned nothing. Now at 8-figure ARR, Sarah Ahmad says the mistake was not saturating high-intent searches first. You can't optimize what you haven't tested properly. https://t.co/uR81Qj6ubp

By Omer Khan
Strait Closure Triggers Universal Refined‑petroleum Supply Shock
SocialMar 23, 2026

Strait Closure Triggers Universal Refined‑petroleum Supply Shock

I spoke with @GaryBohm5 'Metals and Miners' about the closure of the Strait: "It will affect everything that's produced by refined petroleum: the chemical and plastics industry, fertilizer. This supply shock will ripple through everything. There's nothing that isn't touched." https://t.co/SPZ9A1UMhy

By Steve Hanke
Sultan Al Jaber’s CERAWeek Speech Highlights Energy Transition
SocialMar 23, 2026

Sultan Al Jaber’s CERAWeek Speech Highlights Energy Transition

Worth to read the speech that Sultan al Jaber, the CEO of UAE-state owned oil giant ADNOC, just delivered at CERAWeek (by video conference for obvious reasons). https://t.co/ATookvzJEA

By Javier Blas
Record Margin Debt Triggers Forced Liquidation Across All Assets
SocialMar 23, 2026

Record Margin Debt Triggers Forced Liquidation Across All Assets

Stocks, bonds, and gold all fell at the same time last week. That's not normal. That's a forced liquidation event. Margin debt hit $1.28 trillion — 4.07% of GDP. Highest ratio in history. Higher than dot-com. Higher than 2008. When that unwinds, it...

By Alex Koh
Systems, Not Apathy, Cause Organizational Failure
SocialMar 23, 2026

Systems, Not Apathy, Cause Organizational Failure

Check out the latest article in my newsletter: Issue #11: Root Rot – What Burnout, Friction, and Bureaucracy Are Really Telling You https://t.co/3U2dB33aSg Orgs don’t fail when people stop caring; they fail when the system makes it impossible for people...

By Annette Franz
Cencora Expands Monopoly with $1.1B Retina Acquisition
SocialMar 23, 2026

Cencora Expands Monopoly with $1.1B Retina Acquisition

Another day, another acquisition by drug wholesaler monopolist Cencora. This one is EyeSouth Partners's retina business for $1.1 billion. https://t.co/F6Cj1hXCzy

By Matt Stoller
Human Connection Still Beats AI-Driven Cold Calling
SocialMar 23, 2026

Human Connection Still Beats AI-Driven Cold Calling

Is cold calling dead? With the rise of AI agents across go-to-market, we’re seeing an interesting countertrend. Buyers are craving proof of humanity. They want to know the voice on the other end actually understands their world, not just an...

By Mark Roberge
Steepening 10‑3 Curve Signals Shift to Cyclical Value Rally
SocialMar 23, 2026

Steepening 10‑3 Curve Signals Shift to Cyclical Value Rally

The 10-3 Treasury Yield Curve is as steep as it has been since July 2022 after the 10-year spiked over the weekend. Historical playbook Every cycle: * Curve inverts → tightening / late cycle * Growth slows / recession risk builds * Fed pivots →...

By Tobias Carlisle
Fed Rate Path Likely Unchanged Under New Chair
SocialMar 23, 2026

Fed Rate Path Likely Unchanged Under New Chair

WSJ's @NickTimiraos discusses the awkward Fed Chair transition to come, pointing to, amongst others, the "break" and "lack of continuity". That's mostly right, subject to an important caveat: Powell last December talked up productivity gains - a core argument by...

By Axel Merk
Winning Consideration Before Search via Streaming Ads
SocialMar 23, 2026

Winning Consideration Before Search via Streaming Ads

Are you optimizing for the moment after the buying decision has already been made? Because, the brands I'm watching right now are winning consideration before anyone opens a search tab. This is the shift: shopping doesn't start at Google anymore....

By Ari Murray
AI Blurs VC and PE Lines in Construction Deals
SocialMar 23, 2026

AI Blurs VC and PE Lines in Construction Deals

AI: Where VC converges with PE! Historically, outstanding venture capitalists invested in high-growth software. Top-quality private equity firms acquired companies. And the two strategies were distinct. Those two paths may be converging. @generalcatalyst just invested $13.8M to back KP Reddy to launch @ZeroRFI_...

By Ben Gordon
Most Teams Lack a Unified Company Vision
SocialMar 23, 2026

Most Teams Lack a Unified Company Vision

Can you answer this question? Better yet, can your entire team answer this question in the same way? 👉 Where are we going as a company? Sounds simple, but 99% of teams answer this question in two ways: - They literally have no idea -...

By Scot Chisholm
Dow Rebounds to 200‑day SMA Amid US‑Iran Talks
SocialMar 23, 2026

Dow Rebounds to 200‑day SMA Amid US‑Iran Talks

I guess we are taking the President's remarks of 'productive' talks between the US and Iran at face value and not just a fear of hitting the 48 hour deadline and having to escalate with a market reaction... Dow has rebound...

By John Kicklighter
Democratic Senators Push FCC Review of Paramount‑Warner Deal
SocialMar 23, 2026

Democratic Senators Push FCC Review of Paramount‑Warner Deal

Democratic Senators Demand FCC Conduct Foreign Investment Review of Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal Over Backing by Middle Eastern Funds, China’s Tencent https://t.co/hEDGRnqwMl via @variety

By Todd Spangler
Skip the Boring Intro, Lead with the Unexpected Hook
SocialMar 23, 2026

Skip the Boring Intro, Lead with the Unexpected Hook

Most leaders make one tiny mistake within the first few seconds of their presentations that can take their audience a while to recover from. I see this constantly during updates, recommendations, or debriefs. They start with: - Background - Context...

By Nancy Duarte
Joy Fuels Authentic Leadership and Sustainable High Performance
SocialMar 23, 2026

Joy Fuels Authentic Leadership and Sustainable High Performance

Did you know that *joy* can be a strategic advantage? We often think of professional success as the result of grit alone, but Amy Leneker argues that both leaders and employees need joy to sustain high performance. When we find...

By Nick Westergaard
Earn Money by Solving Problems, Not Just Creating Content
SocialMar 23, 2026

Earn Money by Solving Problems, Not Just Creating Content

You don't get paid for your content. You get paid for the problems your content solves.

By Jon Brosio
AI's Biggest Threat: Credibility Gap, Not Tech Failure
SocialMar 23, 2026

AI's Biggest Threat: Credibility Gap, Not Tech Failure

The Uber CEO says executives are lying about AI. Same week: a compliance startup caught faking 493 of 494 audit reports. AI's biggest risk is not technical failure. It is the credibility deficit between announcements and reality.

By Yves Mulkers
Physical Oil Scarcity Outpaces Futures Pricing, Says Chevron CEO
SocialMar 23, 2026

Physical Oil Scarcity Outpaces Futures Pricing, Says Chevron CEO

Chevron CEO Mike Wirth says the physical oil market is tighter than the financial oil market is reflecting, particularly for refined products. The scarcity, particularly in Asia, is “not fully priced in the oil futures curve,” he says. #CERAWeek

By Javier Blas
GStack: Accelerate Software Projects and Build Faster
SocialMar 23, 2026

GStack: Accelerate Software Projects and Build Faster

I released GStack 2 weeks ago and we're still growing I made it because I was realizing: every software engineering project is changing. How could I accelerate the way I saw @steipete accelerate? GStack is my gift to everyone who wants...

By Garry Tan
AI Agents Transform Insider Risk From Alerts to Guidance
SocialMar 23, 2026

AI Agents Transform Insider Risk From Alerts to Guidance

Excited to share that Ballistic Ventures led the Series A investment in Above Security, as the company emerges from stealth today with $50M in funding. Insider risk is one of the most persistent - and misunderstood - problems in cybersecurity. It’s...

By Phil Venables
US New Home Sales Plunge 17.6% to Pandemic Lows
SocialMar 23, 2026

US New Home Sales Plunge 17.6% to Pandemic Lows

From December to January, US new home sales DROPPED by a STUNNING 17.6%. Sales were at their lowest level since the COVID-19 pandemic. AMERICAN HOUSING MARKET = IN THE TANK. https://t.co/AMSqv9ZMsT

By Steve Hanke
U.S. Oil Production Likely Plateaued, Growth Hinges on Prices
SocialMar 23, 2026

U.S. Oil Production Likely Plateaued, Growth Hinges on Prices

Chevron CEO Mike Wirth says that U.S. oil production probably reached a “plateau” over the last 6 months or so — too early to say whether growth would re-start as it would depend whether current prices stay or not.

By Javier Blas
Meta Ad Sequencing Isn't Broken—Just a Learning Curve
SocialMar 23, 2026

Meta Ad Sequencing Isn't Broken—Just a Learning Curve

I've talked to so many operators about Meta's ad sequencing… They’ve all had the same experience: → Excited by the announcement → Confused by the setup → Gave up thinking it was broken It’s not actually broken. There's a quick learning curve to...

By Kody Nordquist
Master SaaS Unit Economics for Confident Growth
SocialMar 23, 2026

Master SaaS Unit Economics for Confident Growth

Mastering SaaS unit economics is the difference between hoping growth happens and knowing it will. In our latest mastermind, we explored why every SaaS founder needs to know: ▪️ CAC, LTV, ARPA, churn, and customer lifespan ▪️ How to calculate...

By Ryan Allis
Ahrefs Site Audit Adds Free Continuous Crawling for Lite+ Plans
SocialMar 23, 2026

Ahrefs Site Audit Adds Free Continuous Crawling for Lite+ Plans

Now you can get continuous crawling and near real-time issue reporting in @ahrefs Site Audit. One of the strongest features we ever launched was Always-on Audit and we just included it for free on Lite+ plans. (1 URL/min) With boosts, you can...

By Patrick Stox
Charge More: Half the Customers, Double the Profit
SocialMar 23, 2026

Charge More: Half the Customers, Double the Profit

A $20/mo product is just as much work to make and sell as a $10/mo product, but it requires 1/2 the customers before you can quit your day job or hire your next employee. And it’s far more profitable, because the...

By Jason Cohen
Future-Proof HR: Skills Needed for Next Five Years
SocialMar 23, 2026

Future-Proof HR: Skills Needed for Next Five Years

#TimTalk – What new skills do HR and Payroll professionals need to develop today to be relevant in 5 years? with Simon Noble https://t.co/VaBE1Zp55e via @DLAIgnite #SocialSelling #DigitalSelling #Payroll #HR #HumanResources #Leadership #Strategy #HRTech #FutureofWork #WorkPlace #Culture

By Tim Hughes
Build the Future First, Enable Rapid User Value
SocialMar 23, 2026

Build the Future First, Enable Rapid User Value

Christian (Chris) Bach (CEO @ Netlify )'s framework for becoming the obvious choice in your category: Start with a strong worldview about where the market is going. Then reverse engineer what needs to exist for that future to happen. Then...

By Wes Bush
U.S. and NATO Troops Exit Baghdad, Signaling Ongoing Instability
SocialMar 23, 2026

U.S. and NATO Troops Exit Baghdad, Signaling Ongoing Instability

NATO & US troops from Victoria Base in Baghdad have TAKEN THE EXIT DOOR. After the US regime change that took out Saddam Hussein 23 years ago, NATO & the US have determined Iraq is STILL TOO DANGEROUS A PLACE TO...

By Steve Hanke
Ask for VP Introduction Before Demo to Secure Leverage
SocialMar 23, 2026

Ask for VP Introduction Before Demo to Secure Leverage

Want access to the VP but stuck with a manager? Try this before your demo: "My goal with this demo is to get you so fired up that you're willing to sponsor a meeting between me, you, and your VP. Is that a...

By Chris Orlob
OpenAI's 17.5% Guaranteed Return Claim Seems Dubious
SocialMar 23, 2026

OpenAI's 17.5% Guaranteed Return Claim Seems Dubious

I have trouble believing that OpenAI is offering PE firms a "guaranteed minimum return of 17.5%" on preferred shares. This is the rate offered by highly distressed firms or those in contentious bankruptcies - not a firm operating as a going...

By Julian Klymochko
Oil Shock Trims Consumption Outlook, Dampening Growth
SocialMar 23, 2026

Oil Shock Trims Consumption Outlook, Dampening Growth

“We revise down our consumption forecasts by 30bp due to the oil shock, which more than offsets the 20bp boost we factored in from fiscal. Real consumption grows 1.7% (4Q/4Q) in 2026. Higher prices and slower labor income growth mean...

By Sam Ro