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Backstop Ads Outshine Players, Should They Be Dimmed?
SocialApr 7, 2026

Backstop Ads Outshine Players, Should They Be Dimmed?

Does this level of backstop ad bother other people, too? The ad shouldn't be brighter (or bigger) than the players...

By Jacob Feldman
MLB's Obscene Push to Recover Lost TV Revenue
SocialApr 7, 2026

MLB's Obscene Push to Recover Lost TV Revenue

I know MLB teams need to make up lost local TV dollars, but this is a bit obscene, no? https://t.co/wN5ZxySBN7

By Jacob Feldman
Love Daily Content Creation? Essential for DTC Success
SocialApr 7, 2026

Love Daily Content Creation? Essential for DTC Success

If you don't enjoy making, buying, and iterating on content like this every day Don't launch or buy a DTC / consumer brand It's table stakes if you want to win

By Bill D'Alessandro
Trump Admin Warned of $200 Oil, Brent Hits $144
SocialApr 7, 2026

Trump Admin Warned of $200 Oil, Brent Hits $144

Two weeks ago, we scooped that the Trump administration was modeling the impact of oil prices reaching as high as $200 a barrel due to the #IranWar‌. Dated Brent oil just hit a record about $144...

By Eric Martin
YC Alum Pranav Poised for Defining Tech‑Enabled PE Play
SocialApr 7, 2026

YC Alum Pranav Poised for Defining Tech‑Enabled PE Play

I think Pranav is one YC alum I have been tracking for a long time who is about to make the defining tech enabled PE play of our generation

By Garry Tan
Predators Secure Scripps Sports Broadcast Deal Post
SocialApr 7, 2026

Predators Secure Scripps Sports Broadcast Deal Post

Latest development on local game delivery @PredsNHL ink broadcast deal with @ScrippsSports following Main Street demise More with @AlexMSilverman https://t.co/C7s6V9EKvY

By Austin Karp
Predators Secure New Local Broadcast Deal with Scripps
SocialApr 7, 2026

Predators Secure New Local Broadcast Deal with Scripps

New at @SBJ: The @PredsNHL have signed a local broadcast deal with Scripps beginning next season following the demise of Main Street Sports Group (owner of FanDuel Sports Network). https://t.co/GmhKmMo5yr

By Alex Silverman
Inflation‑Adjusted Six‑Month Futures Spread Near Record
SocialApr 7, 2026

Inflation‑Adjusted Six‑Month Futures Spread Near Record

"After adjusting for inflation, the six-month futures spread is on course to exceed the previous record set in October 1990, after Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait and as the United States and its allies massed forces in the Gulf." @JKempEnergy https://t.co/26TVbx2H9d

By Quinn Thompson
Treat AI as OS, Launch in 30 Minutes
SocialApr 7, 2026

Treat AI as OS, Launch in 30 Minutes

I’ve seen solopreneurs go from “no plan” to a 7‑day launch + content calendar in under 30 minutes when they stop treating AI like a chatbot. The shift: use it like an operating system. One place that knows: - your offers - your revenue...

By Man of Skillz
Good SEO Drives Success in AI Search Studies
SocialApr 7, 2026

Good SEO Drives Success in AI Search Studies

Every time I read a correlation study about what works well in AI search it always just ends up being “good SEO.” 🤔

By Lily Ray
Get a Top-Tier Website for $25k in One Month
SocialApr 7, 2026

Get a Top-Tier Website for $25k in One Month

I remember at my first startup we spent $150,000+ and 12 months building a brand new website that got scrapped 6 months later for another costly and lengthy rebuild. Now, you pay $25k and you get a top tier website in...

By Corey Haines
Amazon's $8B Bet Yields 7x Return in Two Years
SocialApr 7, 2026

Amazon's $8B Bet Yields 7x Return in Two Years

AMZN invested $8 billion in Anthropic late 2023. That stake is now valued at $60.6 billion, roughly 3x their quarterly net income and a 7x return in just two years.

By Investing Visuals
EoS Fitness Valued at $1.5B Amid Rapid Growth
SocialApr 7, 2026

EoS Fitness Valued at $1.5B Amid Rapid Growth

May 2025 - "TSG Consumer Partners has struck a deal for EoS Fitness. The deal values EoS at ~$1.5 billion, including debt... EoS recently surpassed 1.5 million members, 500,000 of which joined in just the last two years." https://t.co/IytMCiRpjr

By Alex Morris (TSOH Investment Research)
Global QSRs Should Cross‑sell Hit Items Abroad
SocialApr 7, 2026

Global QSRs Should Cross‑sell Hit Items Abroad

Hot take: big, global #QSR chains should do more cross-selling of their popular menu items in other countries. A couple of chains are starting to catch on, and I bet this limited time Butter Chicken Taco is going to be...

By David Henkes
Biglaw Lawyer Battles 12‑partner Team over $3M Park
SocialApr 7, 2026

Biglaw Lawyer Battles 12‑partner Team over $3M Park

POV: You're a former biglaw attorney representing the seller of a $3 million trampoline park opposite of KKR and a Sidley Austin team of 12 lawyers who don't sleep

By Eric Pacifici
1:1s Build Trust, Not Problem Updates
SocialApr 7, 2026

1:1s Build Trust, Not Problem Updates

So many people miss this point. The purpose of 1:1s is ❌ not to hear problems ❌ not to get updates The purpose of 1:1s is to build a relationship with the direct report so that the manager can depend less and less...

By Mukom Tamon
Jack Emmert Returns, Unveils Veteran Leadership and MMO Vision
SocialApr 7, 2026

Jack Emmert Returns, Unveils Veteran Leadership and MMO Vision

Our interview with Jack Emmert on his return to Cryptic Studios, his new veteran leaders and his plans for MMOs. https://t.co/BC7LMpCrMN

By Dean Takahashi
Iran Strikes Saudi’s Key Industrial Hub, Al Jubail.
SocialApr 7, 2026

Iran Strikes Saudi’s Key Industrial Hub, Al Jubail.

After being attacked, Iran has counterattacked. Iran launched ballistic missiles targeting Al Jubail Industrial City in Saudi Arabia. Jubail has 150 industrial facilities and 2 oil refineries accounting for 25% of Saudi refining capacity. https://t.co/7mXVOrYTVW

By Steve Hanke
Hungry Howie's Pet‑themed Secret Menu Leverages National Pet Day
SocialApr 7, 2026

Hungry Howie's Pet‑themed Secret Menu Leverages National Pet Day

Appealing to the US consumers' love of their pets is always a smart promotion, as pizza chain Hungry Howie's partners with Happy Howie's for a "secret menu" to coincide with National Pet Day starting 4/11. https://t.co/WXrllxhuAi

By David Henkes
Ghodsi Warns 2024 Is Terrible Year for IPOs
SocialApr 7, 2026

Ghodsi Warns 2024 Is Terrible Year for IPOs

Ali Ghodsi says this is a terrible year to go public … bad news for SpaceX and maybe OpenAI/Anthropic

By Eric Newcomer
Move From AI Surface Use to Action‑oriented Ownership
SocialApr 7, 2026

Move From AI Surface Use to Action‑oriented Ownership

I stole this framework, and it has genuinely been one of the most helpful hiring and onboarding guides my team uses. Being AI-first means nothing without solving real business problems. It's not enough to just use AI. I know plenty...

By Allie Miller
Silicon Valley's Next Trend: $300 Cofounder Crash Pads
SocialApr 7, 2026

Silicon Valley's Next Trend: $300 Cofounder Crash Pads

The next big idea in #SiliconValley may be $300 no-frills crash pads like the 1 #Zuckerberg holed up in w/perfecting #Facebook. They call them #cofounderrooms. #SanFran #realestate #BayArea #multifamily #tech #mortgage #dorms https://t.co/fyROnuYp9V

By David Levitt
Operational Maturity: Clarity, Ownership, Structure over More Tools
SocialApr 7, 2026

Operational Maturity: Clarity, Ownership, Structure over More Tools

Operational maturity isn’t about having more systems. It’s about having the right level of clarity, ownership, and structure to support the business you’re building.

By Brooke | Fractional COO + Operations Integrator
Fox Set to Buy Back 2026 Big Ten Rights
SocialApr 7, 2026

Fox Set to Buy Back 2026 Big Ten Rights

Fox is near a deal to acquire the rights to the 2026 Big Ten championship game from NBC for between $45 million and $55 million. NBC had subleased the game from Fox and is now essentially selling it back.

By Joe Flint
Metrics Matter Less Than User Intent for Rankings
SocialApr 7, 2026

Metrics Matter Less Than User Intent for Rankings

Ahrefs shows 47 KD but your competitor with a 3 DR is ranking #1. Stop buying into metrics that ignore user intent. A plumber in Toledo doesn't need the same backlink profile as Home Depot to rank for "emergency plumbing."

By Flavio Amiel
Meta Acquires AI‑Only Network, Controlling Digital Agents
SocialApr 7, 2026

Meta Acquires AI‑Only Network, Controlling Digital Agents

Meta just spent billions to own a digital world where 99 percent of the users aren't human. On March 10, 2026, Meta officially swallowed Moltbook, a viral network built exclusively for AI agents. Zuckerberg isn't just looking for your attention anymore....

By Omeed Tabiei
Chinese Sulphur Prices Surge Daily, Threatening Food Costs
SocialApr 7, 2026

Chinese Sulphur Prices Surge Daily, Threatening Food Costs

I repeat, Chinese sulphur prices are up literally every day (save two) since war began. 24/26 Odds of this happening (if this was a coin flip) are 1 in ~200,000 This will have consequences for fertilizer and therefore food prices. 1/3

By Jack Farley
Trump's Iran Threat Likely Triggers Market Decline
SocialApr 7, 2026

Trump's Iran Threat Likely Triggers Market Decline

US - IRAN war update 💣 Big Threat by Trump 🚨 As expected - Market will react negatively 🔻⚠️ @champ_trader

By Champ Trader
First Sale Metrics Reveal Tariff Impact on Retailers
SocialApr 7, 2026

First Sale Metrics Reveal Tariff Impact on Retailers

The reality of dealing with the Trump tariffs. Import value. First Sale. Maybe Last Sale, if it happens. Does using First Sale reflect the size of the retailer? And manufacturers?

By Tom Craig
Hiring US
SocialApr 7, 2026

Hiring US

I have two heads of growth open along with a creative strategist. All have to be US based. Is this you? andrew at foxwell digital dot com

By Andrew Foxwell
Build Workplace Resilience Amid Continuous Disruption
SocialApr 7, 2026

Build Workplace Resilience Amid Continuous Disruption

Change at Work: Building Resilience in an Age of Constant Disruption @ABPsychologists https://t.co/4VCLtz1hOK #HCM #HRM #HumanResources #HRTech #CHRO #FutureofHR

By Dave Millner
Institutions Flood Private Credit as Retail Walks Away
SocialApr 7, 2026

Institutions Flood Private Credit as Retail Walks Away

Investors can be prorated on the way in too. “COF V is Blackstone’s largest opportunistic credit fund raised to date, reflecting continued strong institutional demand for private credit." Institutional investors piling in to private credit as retail flees. https://t.co/gjHIJ7Kg2B

By Julian Klymochko
Secure Internal Collaboration: Best Practices for Companies
SocialApr 7, 2026

Secure Internal Collaboration: Best Practices for Companies

How to ensure secure internal collaboration in your company by @antgrasso #CyberSecurity #Infosec #IT #Technology https://t.co/P005pWoFq3

By Ron van Loon
Ticket Sales Explode After Angel Reese Trade Announcement
SocialApr 7, 2026

Ticket Sales Explode After Angel Reese Trade Announcement

More tickets were purchased for Angel Reese's debut Dream game (against the Aces) in the two hours after the trade was announced than in the entire period beforehand, according to SeatGeek.

By Jacob Feldman
Your Rate Is a Filter: Charge What You're Worth
SocialApr 7, 2026

Your Rate Is a Filter: Charge What You're Worth

Charging less doesn’t get you better clients. Low prices attract price shoppers. Price shoppers become your most demanding, most exhausting, least referral-giving clients. You wouldn’t walk into a job interview and offer to work for less than you’re worth just to get...

By Jennifer Mullins | Chief Tax Advisor
Trump Admin Stalls $5.9B Citgo Takeover over Risk
SocialApr 7, 2026

Trump Admin Stalls $5.9B Citgo Takeover over Risk

EXCLUSIVE: A $5.9 billion deal for control of #Venezuela’s Citgo by a group affiliated with hedge fund Elliott has gotten bogged down amid Trump administration concerns over the price and political risk. @jendlouhyhc @NicolleYapur @GaripPatricia https://t.co/hnSAqgLCpt

By Eric Martin
Trump Blames Greenland for NATO Breakup
SocialApr 7, 2026

Trump Blames Greenland for NATO Breakup

the unnecessary origin story of trump's nato breakup, in his own words: "it all began with greenland."

By Ian Bremmer
Claude + Pixa Auto‑Creates Ads, No Manual Work
SocialApr 7, 2026

Claude + Pixa Auto‑Creates Ads, No Manual Work

Claude just added a creative team. If we connect it to Pixa, it can generate ad creatives whenever you need them. That means no more jumping between tools or doing manual work.

By Hasan Toor
Investors May Miss Out If Private Credit Crisis Fails
SocialApr 7, 2026

Investors May Miss Out If Private Credit Crisis Fails

Are investors at risk of being caught offsides if the private credit doomsday doesn't happen? @verrone_chris joins Dan & @GuyAdami on MRKT Call https://t.co/oSdxqJeUWx

By Dan Nathan
Build Global Energy Corridors to Bypass Hormuz, Says Hochstein
SocialApr 7, 2026

Build Global Energy Corridors to Bypass Hormuz, Says Hochstein

".... The only long-term solution is new infrastructure—making a massive, internationally coordinated investment in energy corridors that bypass the Strait of Hormuz entirely... " -- @amoshochstein https://t.co/hvu4ACTwok

By Javier Blas
Rapid US Rally Could Trigger Dollar Spike and Inflation
SocialApr 7, 2026

Rapid US Rally Could Trigger Dollar Spike and Inflation

The risk nobody speaks about. Everyone wants a V-shape recovery. I don’t. If US stocks snap back too fast, hedge funds in Europe, Japan, Brazil sell everything locally and rush into the US. Dollar spikes to 110. Inflation restarts. What I want: slow...

By Alex Koh
Beyond Productivity: Discover the True Value of Work
SocialApr 7, 2026

Beyond Productivity: Discover the True Value of Work

Productivity measures output. Productiveness asks what it all adds up to. My upcoming book explores the deeper layer beneath systems, tactics, and tools. Join the quiet build: https://t.co/S2Z73N4u1G https://t.co/ZWpaPSjPCZ

By Mike Vardy
Commenting Generates Referrals Better Than Cold Outreach
SocialApr 7, 2026

Commenting Generates Referrals Better Than Cold Outreach

Nobody talks about this enough: Commenting on other people's posts is a referral machine. I've gotten more introductions from simply engaging with other entrepreneurs online than from any outbound campaign. Build your network before you need it. The referrals that come from genuine relationships...

By Chris Orlob
Prioritize 4‑hour Days over 7‑figure Titles
SocialApr 7, 2026

Prioritize 4‑hour Days over 7‑figure Titles

Stop trying to be a '7-figure CEO'. Start trying to be a 'work 4 hours a day' founder. The goal isn't a bigger number. It's a better life. Build systems that serve you, not the other way around.

By Kamil Sattar
Ask for the Sale or It’s Just Talk
SocialApr 7, 2026

Ask for the Sale or It’s Just Talk

Founders: If you haven't explicitly asked for the sale, it's not a pipeline opportunity. It's just a pleasant conversation with no commitment.

By Pete Kazanjy
AI Reveals Who’s Engaged, Ambitious, and Brave
SocialApr 7, 2026

AI Reveals Who’s Engaged, Ambitious, and Brave

AI tests your company's 1 Engagement: who's paying attention in their role, company, industry over the past 4 years 2 Ambition: who wants to win, who just wants to stay alive, who's happy to fade away slowly… 3 Leadership: who'll make brave decisions...

By Des Traynor
Join Zoom Office Hours for A16z Speedrun Applications
SocialApr 7, 2026

Join Zoom Office Hours for A16z Speedrun Applications

hosting zoom office hours this week for a16z speedrun you'll be able to apply to a16z speedrun in just a few weeks, so so come AMA. first come, first served drop a comment + like and I'll DM you a calendly link...

By Andrew Chen
Learn Inside a Business, Then Leverage AI to Scale
SocialApr 7, 2026

Learn Inside a Business, Then Leverage AI to Scale

How to go from $100 to your first $1M in e-commerce (the 4-phase ladder anyone can use): $100 TO $10,000: DON'T START A BUSINESS. Get a job inside a real business and be a sponge for everything they do. I worked at a...

By Davie Fogarty
Pay, Challenge, Respect: The 3 Keys to Retention
SocialApr 7, 2026

Pay, Challenge, Respect: The 3 Keys to Retention

People ask how we retain great employees without equity or VC perks. Three things: Are they making enough money? Are they intellectually challenged? Do they respect the people around them as their status rises in the world? If someone's getting all three, they're...

By Adam Robinson