Hanover Park Raises $27M to Power $100T Infrastructure
Chris, Nick, and @hanoverpark have been on a tear the past 20 months. Have never seen a company build so much trust with customers so quickly. They just raised $27M to continue assembling the dream team to build the financial infrastructure running $100 trillion in assets.
Startups Fail When They Lack a Competitive Edge
The risk of a startup is not having an edge. From the JustPaid podcast. https://t.co/LbaSP4OUa6
Anyone Can Build AI Agents in Hours
We gave every person at Wynter 1 week to build their own AI agent. Budget of about 4 hours each. Today was demo day. Everyone presented what they built. Most had never built anything like this before. Some had zero technical background....
Trump Tariffs Spike Diesel, Fertilizer Costs, Threaten Farm Voters
Trump’s tariffs and the US-Israeli war on Iran are sending fertilizer and diesel costs through the roof. Diesel is up ~$1/gallon in a week. Urea fertilizer has jumped from $470/ton to up to $585. This jump in cost spells trouble for Trump and...
EIB Funds 290MW Solar and 350MW Storage in Italy
EIB to finance 290MW solar PV and 350MW BESS Italian portfolio #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/ivC4mfMTQa
Run 36,000 AI Experiments Nightly for Free
Your competitor runs 50 marketing experiments a year. You can now run 36,000. For free. Andrej Karpathy just open-sourced Auto Research. It runs AI experiments every 5 minutes on a single GPU while you sleep. We’re already testing this at Single Grain....
Iran War Reshapes Fed Expectations and Monetary Policy Outlook
Worth noting just how much the Iran war has changed expectations about the Fed and the future path of monetary policy. https://t.co/NBYZx2Uuza
Design Environments, Not Willpower, for Peak Performance
🧠 We often think of accomplishing our goals as a matter of willpower. But behavioral science suggests that our environment often plays a bigger role in our success than our resolve. How can a leader engineer their surroundings to make...
High RPO Guarantees Revenue, Risks Complacency
RPO breakdown of public software companies. High RPO = guaranteed future revenue (your customers are prisoners) Low RPO = you have to win your customers’ love much more frequently All else being equal, high RPO is better. But it can make you complacent…...
AI's 2026 Role in B2B Marketing Revealed
Where AI Will Be Used by B2B Marketers in 2026: DGR Interview with Jasper’s Loreal Lynch https://t.co/cwzgShtPlg via @DG_Report
Trump's Influence Undermines Fed Credibility Amid Rate‑Cut Skepticism
When you see markets pricing in no chance of a cut in April, and less than a cut this entire year, and we are still talking about the possibility of three dissents against holding rates constant today, you realize how...
Huge Performance Gap Revealed in 2026 Email Benchmark
The 2026 Klaviyo Email Benchmark Report is here 📊 We analyzed: • 600+ brands • 740M emails • $300M in 30 days ($3.6B annualized) And found a massive gap between top performers and everyone else. Most ecommerce brands have no idea where they actually stand. https://t.co/N9YXthbeeI
Tweet Relevant Content to Appear in Google Discover
How to show up in Google Discover 2026 edition: tweet things you also might be interested in 😅 https://t.co/QuiAVIpyCy
AI Transformation Demands CEO Commitment, Not Delegation
No, you can’t hand off AI transformation. It starts from the top. The most cracked out founders I know are sleeping far less (9-figure+). They’re deep in Claude Code and the Claws. All the hackathons, office hours, AI specialists, etc. won’t help if the...
China's EU Trade Surplus Rises in First Two Months
In news not related to the Straights of Hormuz, China's trade surplus with the EU ticked up in the first two months of the year 1/ https://t.co/uWb594zrUq
Diversify Income: Speak, Partner, Publish for Predictable Growth
Most freelancers focus on services only. That is risky. When I crossed $270K in revenue, I was not relying on one income stream. I had services, courses, ebooks, affiliate sites and speaking fees. Some were distractions. Some were strategic. If I were starting today,...
China Refuses to Tap Reserves for Global Supply
Well, China isn't going to dip into its strategic reserves to help supply the rest of the world ... 1/2
Asia Faces Demand Destruction as Middle Eastern Crude Hits $150
1/5 Where Is the Demand Destruction? tl:dr - Asia because they are reliant on Middle Eastern Crude oil, and it is now over $150/barrel. This is keeping (for now) the American and European grades "only" ~$100. (% gain since the war) https://t.co/A6Rk6TjszH
Teamwork Fueled Dubai Airport’s Rapid Recovery After Shutdown
Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths speaking to CNN's Becky Anderson: the key to keeping flights moving at DXB during the recent suspension was the outstanding teamwork from all parties... airport, airlines, ground handlers, emergency services. IMO: it’s easy to criticise when...
Presidential Tweets Trump Central Bank Rate Moves
"Does anyone really care if central banks raise or lower interest rates by 25 basis points, when the US president can send entire economies into a tailspin with a post on Truth Social?" Coppola Comment, 10th March. https://t.co/cCBaBOBPfB
Rejection in Film School Sparked a Billion-Dollar Company
I got laughed out of film school by my peers. That embarrassment built a $1,000,000,000 company. At USC, I was one of 4 students selected for a senior thesis film. Out of thousands. I thought that meant something. It didn't.
Real Estate PE Delivers 2x Return Before Deal Begins
Why is real estate private equity so lucrative? Because you basically get a 2x return on your capital before the deal even starts Let’s take a sample deal: $10MM purchase price. The deal will be purchased with a $7.5MM loan and $2.5MM of...
Ask for Decision Steps, Not Vague Processes
Never ask: "What's your decision-making process?" Instead ask: "What steps does your company need to take to make a confident yes or no decision?" Same intent. Completely different depth of response. Then DON'T take their answer at face value.
PPI Stays Elevated at 3.4% Amid Fed QE Shift
February’s US Producer Price Index (PPI) was just released. Over the past year, the PPI REMAINS ELEVATED at 3.4%/yr. As the Fed pivots away from Quantitative Tightening to Quantitative Easing, it’s having trouble putting the INFLATION GENIE BACK IN THE BOTTLE. https://t.co/XFlfmOdN5q
Oil's Global Price Cracks Under Stress, Spreads Surge
Oil is a almost perfectly fungible commodity* with a single global price ... except during periods of stress Via JP's Natasha Kaneva, the spread between North Atlantic sweet light and the oil Asia normally buys has reached extreme levels * setting...
Proactively Leverage Raving Fans as Mid‑Cycle Champions
Pivot for 2026 - will be setting up my prospects and customers with more references. I’m lucky - I’ve worked to bring on 110 net new logos and work with 30 existing customers. We have raving fans here...
Great Performance, but Budget Freeze Blocks Any Raise
You're in your annual performance review. You've presented a flawless track record to finally ask for an overdue raise. Your manager chuckles, leans back in their ergonomic chair, and shuts you down instantly. Manager: "Look, you crushed it, but my hands are...
Marketers Reveal Top AI Tools Shaping 2026
Real Impact in 2026: 20+ Marketers on Their Essential AI Tools and Workflows https://t.co/VrZTQ1aEsO via @hotinsm in Social Media Tips and Tricks
BHP's New CEO Prioritizes Americas for Mining Growth
BHP's newly appointed CEO says to focus on Americas in new age for mining https://t.co/ibNBZswIkV
HP’s AI Gamble Betrays Its Trusted Engineering Culture
The Slow-Motion Demolition of a Pioneer: Why HP’s Gamble on AI is a Betrayal of People and Product The ultimate betrayal of ‘HP Way’, a culture built on mutual trust, engineering excellence & respect for staff. https://t.co/vCr1Z2qdEc
We’re Starving Trades While Chasing Replaceable Tech Jobs
Doesn't seem too smart that as a country, we steered as many people as we could away from the trades into work that the machines will take over more and more of, the machines need tradespeople to get all the...
Trump’s NATO Betrayal Leaves Europe Refusing Bailout
Trump spent years trashing NATO. He's been threatening to have the US withdrawal since his first term. Now he wants NATO to bail him out of a war he chose. Europe said no. That’s not the story of weak allies- that’s the consequence of...
Iran Gas Strike Could Push Turkey to Import More LNG
An unintended consequence of the strikes on Iran’s gas fields? Turkey may be forced to import more LNG 🇹🇷 🚢 Iran sends gas from South Pars to Turkey via a pipeline (making up ~15% of the country’s demand) If that’s shut,...
Oil Shocks Shape Economy; Central Banks' Response Blueprint
Incredibly important episode with @BobEUnlimited where we deep dive into how oil shocks impact the economy and how central banks react. This is the ultimate playbook
Iran Threatens Gulf Gas Assets, Rattles Global Market
Iran appears to be preparing to retaliate after attacks on its giant gas field 🇮🇷 ⚠️ It issued a warning to stay away from a range of similar assets in Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE The inclusion of Qatar (home...
Core Producer Prices Surge, Fed Rate Cuts Unlikely
US producer price inflation ex-food and energy came in at the fastest pace since January 2025 for the month of February, before the oil price shock. It's going to be very hard for this Fed to signal rate cuts ahead...
Falling Labor Supply Likely Slashes Future Startup Rates
There's no sign of it yet, but I believe the slowdown in labor supply will eventually bring down the startup rate substantially. The path from demographics -> dynamism is what a growing body of evidence shows. https://t.co/dcSXlkwVXt
Stop Overworking the Easy, Prioritize Deep Work
Novice runners tend to go too hard on the easy days and too easy on the hard days. Same thing occurs in the office. We spend too much time, energy and effort on emails, meetings, etc. We don't block off enough...
Simple Free Hacks: Stop Scrolling, Start Focusing
“I can’t focus for long periods of time.” Notifications off: Free Close extra tabs: Free 45-minute timer: Free One task at a time: Free Hans Zimmer music: Free Phone in another room: Free How about you stop scrolling and start working?
Stop AI FOMO: Prioritize Business‑Driven Vision Roadmaps
RT Spinning up just one more AI pilot without clear business problems and success measures only adds to AI debt. The hard and necessary shift is from FOMO projects to vision statements and roadmaps. #AI #CIO @Star_CIO https://t.co/VtuS5rQ0ZG
Fed Likely Holds Rates as Iran War Fuels Uncertainty
The Fed is expected to hold rates steady at a tenuous moment for the economy as the Iran war drags on. The conflict is expected to amplify internal divisions, injecting yet more uncertainty into the debate around when the Fed...
Neobanks Fuel Hiring Surge While Entering New Markets
Neobanks expanding into new markets, Source: CB Insights, Mar 2026 Fintech hiring is happening as neobanks continue to expand with different strategies https://t.co/qKcdGMmycZ https://t.co/rO2bQPQw7W
Bill Dudley’s Market Mix‑up Highlights Investor Confusion
If Bill Dudley still confuses First Brands and Tricolor with private credit, literally six months after all market participants realized they were in the broadly syndicated loan and asset backed finance markets, then what hope do regular people have? https://t.co/aA33Nc1928
AI Slashes Startup Costs, Eliminates Physical Overheads
“AI is lowering the cost of entrepreneurship. Not long ago, launching a company meant securing retail space and paying thousands upfront for rent, utilities, inventory, and staff.” -Varshika Prasanna
Suzhou Targets 1,000 Solo AI Startups by 2028
China mobilizes “one-person company” AI startups The OPC fervor began spreading in November, when the city of Suzhou, a high-tech manufacturing hub, pledged to turn itself into a destination for AI solopreneurs by building 30 “OPC communities” and cultivating...
Inflation Surge Puts Fed Meeting at Crisis Crossroads
Inflation Just EXPLODED 🔥 Does the Fed Have a Crisis on its Hands? Stocks crashed. Gold collapsed. Dollar soared Fed meets TODAY - and this one number could change everything for 2026👇 Follow for updates $SPY $QQQ $DIA $GLD $DXY $USDJPY $ES...
War‑driven Inflation Pushes Oil, Yields, Dollar Higher
Wars are inflationary - and rising oil, yields & dollar are the play. Not metals right now, as warned to clients. #Gold #Silver Wholesale inflation comes in hot for February with producer prices rising 3.4%, the biggest jump in a...
Iran Crisis Pushes Oil to $150, Hurting Voters
Oil is heading to $150 a barrel. And the people who will feel it hardest are the ones who voted for the man who caused it. I sat down to break down exactly what the Iran crisis means for oil markets,...
Trump Missed Iran’s Escalation Ladder, Warns Former Defense Official
Dana Stroul, former US deputy assistant secretary of defense for the Middle East: “It does not appear that President Trump and his inner circle fully grasped the escalation ladder and range of Iranian retaliation actions" An understatement if I've ever heard one....
Persistence Is Essential, but Not Enough for Startup Success
It is true of all successful startups, that “the founder never gave up.” So it becomes a “law of success.” Of course, sometimes people don't give up, but never find success. So, it's necessary, but not sufficient. https://t.co/A24ObNAAP4