B2B Buyers Favor Rep‑Free Experience, Rethink GTM
Learning systems developers - how are you shifting your #B2B #GTM strategy to meet potential buyers where they are? #LMS #software #productstrategy #marketing #sales #selling
February 2026 Shows Biggest Post‑Pandemic Job Losses
The Worst Jobs Report Since the Pandemic Raises New Labor Market Fears The February 2026 jobs report shows a loss of 92,000 jobs—the worst since the pandemic—and the weakness runs deeper than one strike or a temporary shutdown. Job losses...
Build a Business Blueprint Before You Launch
Most businesses fail before they ever launch. Not because people lack motivation. Not because they lack talent. They fail because they skip the architecture. You wouldn’t build a house without: • clearing the land • creating a blueprint • laying a foundation Yet people launch businesses every day...
Global Economy Faces More Violent, Frequent Shocks
Thank you, Andrew, Becky, and Joe for the conversation on Squawk Box this morning. FYI, here is one of the clips... https://www.cnbc.com/video/2026/03/09/the-global-economy-is-subject-to-more-violent-and-frequent-shocks-says-mohamed-el-erian.html ... and here is the full interview: https://www.cnbc.com/video/2026/03/09/watch-cnbcs-full-interview-with-allianz-chief-economic-advisor-mohamed-el-erian.html #economy #markets @cnbc #oil #middleeastwar
Taxing Stock Returns Could End Corporate Tax Avoidance
It's actually easy to design mechanisms for killing corporate tax avoidance schemes, if anyone actually cared. Just tax stock returns https://t.co/mpVe5FLf7C
Energy Shock Forces ECB Rate Hikes, Traders Bet Higher
Energy shock rewrites the ECB’s rate path as traders bet on hikes https://t.co/PhHe7FAJb5 via @highisland @greg_ritchie https://t.co/FvJg4WW5Ei
EU Secures Russian Arctic LNG Ahead of Gas Ban
EU Buys 100% of Russian Arctic LNG Just 9 Months Before Planned Gas Ban. And the Iran war impact? https://t.co/235AGjQMDs
Oil Surge Lifts Inflation Swaps, Not Signaling Recession
1Y zero coupon inflation swaps have jumped (obvi) as oil prices surged Much more surprising to me is that 1Y1Y inflation swaps have risen That is, this isn’t a “price spike = recession” move All this while the super-backwardation in crude doesn’t...
Rising Degrees, Failing High Schools on Career Guidance
Also, every year we have more 4 year degreed candidates than the year before. We have too many people getting worthless degrees, from worthless schools, because we've failed students at the high school level to give each segment of students...
Iran Conflict May Cement China’s Energy Dominance
How the Iran War Could Consolidate China’s Energy Dominance - Amid global oil and gas disruptions, China stands prepared for the electrostate era. https://t.co/XjVHuN91u9
U.S. Pays More for Oil Despite Domestic Production
U.S. consumers are hit harder by rising oil prices than Europeans because we use more oil. The fact we produce it here doesn't help consumers, unless we tax the oil industry https://t.co/DZQmvyBSMk
US Energy Exporter Still Vulnerable to Oil Price Swings
Post-pandemic, American consumer (homeowner) debt was locked in cheap for ever and it made the Fed’s job more difficult. Raising rates didn’t impact spending as much. But we drive big cars long distances so oil spikes impact our spend...
50+ Expert Forecasts Shape AI Governance and Security Priorities
RT Digital transformation is hitting a new phase. These 50+ expert predictions on agentic AI, governance, and security outline what leaders must prioritize now. #DigitalTransformation #AI #CISO @Star_CIO https://t.co/zhlbEwiusI
Three Major M&A/SPAC Deals Unveiled Today
Today's M&A and SPAC notes $TALK to be acquired by $UHS for $5.25 cash per share, 10.3% premium, $835 million $PLMK announced a business combination with Controlled Thermal Resources $ALIS announced a business combination with GoodVision https://t.co/m3Y3HvkUbt
War's Oil Surge Mirrors $50 Carbon Tax Estimate
fun fact: at $90/barrel, the impact of the war is equivalent to a ~$50/ton carbon tax, right where the biden administration estimated the social cost of carbon
Japan Lifts YCC; Iran Targets UST Market Vulnerability
10y UST yield (blue, RS1) USDJPY * oil (red, LS) USDCNY * oil (green, RS2) Since Japan lifted YCC on 10y JGBs 👇 "Iran doesn't have to beat the US military; it just has to beat the UST market" -Title of 3/3/26...
Vibe Coding Fuels Success, Despite the Haters
All these smartasses think it’s vibe coding I made Posterous (one of the biggest Rails sites in the world at the time) and Bookface (a social network used by half of YC alums daily) If you can fly, you fly to...
2026 Budget Cuts Growing Unlikely, Odds Triple
The odds of no cut in 2026 jumped from 5% to 17%. The White House wants many cuts, but the truth is that is getting harder. Only one cut is priced in today. Two weeks ago it was about a...
Rising Oil Prices Set to Push US CPI Above 3%
Lower energy prices were keeping US inflation rates from rising. But that tailwind will turn into a headwind in March with prices spiking on a YoY basis. We could easily see CPI rise above 3% if Crude Oil stays above...
Human‑AI Hybrid Teams Define the Future of Work
🚀 The Future of Work is Humans with AI The workplace is undergoing one of the most profound transformations in modern history. Rapid technological progress, shifting employee expectations, and global disruption are redefining how work gets done. But the biggest change isn't...
Trump’s Rare‑Earth Bank Leaves China Dependence Unchanged
The Bank Trump Is Relying On for Rare-Earth Minerals Impact so far on dependence on China? Zero.... https://t.co/Ux4lLRcEqv via @NYTimes
Energy Crunch at Hormuz Threatens Global Supply Chains
Chinese WSJ: Severe energy crisis with limited shipping thru the Strait of Hormuz. What kind of crisis will it bring to global logistics and supply chains? Fuel for transporting goods for manufacturing and retail. Businesses and consumers.
Both Failures and Successes Hide Many Broken Pieces
When a startup fails… Typically 10-20 things were very broken. Which one(s) “caused" the failure? In successes, 10-20 things are 𝘢𝘭𝘴𝘰 broken, but it didn't matter. So, what do we learn from the 10-20 things? Anything?
Iran War Doubles Oil Moves, Halves Dollar Impact
Compared to the 2022 Russia-Ukraine invasion, this Iran war has produced 2x the move in oil, but only 1/2 the move in DXY. This is exactly what I'm talking about playing out - the dollar is structurally challenged. https://t.co/H1VIqKNbr7
Hormuz Reopening Could Trigger Sharp Dollar Decline
The Dollar (blue) and rate differentials (black) are massively diverging. When the Strait of Hormuz reopens - even if only a little bit - we'll see a very large drop in the Dollar. We're still very much in a regime...
Moj
Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, became the third leader in the history of the Islamic Republic. The Venn diagram of what is acceptable to Israel and the United States, and what Khamenei can credibly offer, has no overlap...
Trump's DOJ Shakeup Leads to Ticketmaster Settlement
When the Trump administration canned DOJ antitrust chief Gail Slater, we wrote that all eyes should be on the Live Nation/Ticketmaster case -- watching to see if her ouster paved the way for a settlement. Today: Settlement.
Aggressive 2026 Territory Plan: Deep Research, Quick Wins
Received my territory for 2026 (in mid Jan) and boy am I pumped up. Here’s a glimpse into my book. -6 Tier 1’s -8 Tier 2’s -16 Tier 3’s And 5 strategic customers with whitespace potential. Glimpse into my Tier 1 strategy for 2026: -Google...
Tariffs Linked to 240k Job Losses in Manufacturing and Transport
"Tariffs may have affected manufacturing employment, which declined by 119,000 in 2025. Likewise, the trade sensitive transportation and warehousing sector declined by 123,800." https://t.co/ed9bs6nNSn
Your Role Changes, Your Identity Stays—Step Back
You built your agency on being the best designer in the room. But the thing that got you here is the thing that’s keeping you stuck. Now, somewhere between $200K and $500K, the thing you built your identity around—being the person...
Oil Supply Deletion Drives Prices, Volatility, and Market Stress
$WTI above $100. $VIX above 33. Nikkei down 5.4%. The Strait of Hormuz is effectively closed. Zero tankers transiting. This isn't a supply disruption. It's a supply deletion. And the SPR is at 40-year lows. https://t.co/WaTisWuS4y
Iran's 70% Output Cut Predicts Oil Price Decline
Iran's oil production is down 70%, according to reports. When the fifth largest oil producing country in the world (at 5 million barrels a day) drops like this, we now know what the underlying asset price will do. https://t.co/jRLuiAK0xM
Western Economies Can't Afford Stagflation Amid Rising Deficits
Western economies cannot afford stagflation, particularly with current deficits. Before the "war" started. The Calligulino administration is composed of dimwits incapable of grasping the consequences of their actions. https://t.co/dtGLn9cwTw
NYC RIA Seeks Mid‑Level CIO with CFA Credentials
An RIA we've worked with over the years is actively looking to hire a CIO. Some of the specs are below: 1) Mid-level experience (5-10yrs) 2) NYC area 3) CFA/CIO-savvy and can chat with clients 4) Focused on investing and not advising DM/email if interested.
New Recruiting Insights in Issue 258 Newsletter
Check out the latest article in my newsletter: This Week, In Recruiting - Issue 258 https://t.co/vuBoB9ef2w via @LinkedIn
Closed Hormuz Strait Shifts Oil Risk to Reopening
The Strait of Hormuz is closed. It's not going to get more closed than it already is. All the risk is now on the other side, i.e. when and to what extent it opens. You can bet Trump is very...
Quantum Threat Drives Enterprise Shift to Post‑Quantum Crypto
Great conversation with enQase We discussed why #Quantum Threat & Post-Quantum Cryptography is becoming a top priority for enterprise #CISOs & #CTOs 📍FULL episode👇 https://t.co/QSA6g4byhP 📍Sched your mtg at #RSAC 👇 https://t.co/qQiSVb0J91 #PQC #cybersecurity #CEO https://t.co/FORk5259Nc
Even Founders Warn: GEO Hype May Be Misleading
From the cofounder of an AI search visibility platform (@lil_bsz) on Reddit -> The GEO Bullshit - State of GEO in 2026 From him: "I’m a co-founder at an AI search visibility platform. By all accounts, I should be...
Buy Gold Above $5200 as Dollar Strength Persists
Macro: USD & yields up; oil spike lifts risk‑off. Key: $5000 sup, $5150–$5200 res. Risks: Middle East safe‑haven vs dollar strength. Trade: Buy on decisive close >$5200. — Viktor Kopylov, PhD, CFA More insights: t.me/si14Kopylov
Stagnant Jobs and Oil Spike Signal Recession, Defense Favored
Recent employment trends combined with the oil price spike suggest recession risk is rising, and this was not on the market's bingo card this year... Though February job losses were skewed by one-time effects, the weakness is nonetheless part of...
Deposit Value First, Then Ask for Sales
Your email list is a relationship bank account. You need to: • Make deposits (give value) • Before making withdrawals (ask for the sale) All roads lead back to giving
AI Success Requires Human Transformation, Not Just Tech
Why do so many organizations report AI adoption, yet see limited returns? New data suggests it’s not just execution. Fear of becoming less relevant, or even replaced, leads employees to “use” AI without truly embracing it. The real shift? Treat AI...
Crack AI Gatekeepers: Get Your Outreach Noticed
Last chance to join us live for this FREE webinar. If your outreach feels like it’s disappearing into a black hole, there’s a reason. AI filters are screening messages, executive assistants are trained to block you, and decision makers are drowning...
Piers Morgan's Uncensored Names Rashida Jones CEO, Raises Funds
INBOX: Uncensored founded by Piers Morgan, appoints Rashida Jones as CEO, and secures capital raise to fund expansion.
How Energy Crises Begin: Lessons From Iran
My debut in @TheFP - This Is How an Energy Crisis Starts - by Ellen R. Wald https://t.co/8Isvg3TkzQ @ACGlobalEnergy #oil #iran #oott
Iran Conflict Could Halt Grain Surplus Recovery
Commodity Price Pumps and Iran vs. Russia's Ukraine Invasion - The US exports about 25% of its grain production, and prices have been declining on the back of the 2022 spikes, which incentivized more supply -- notably from Brazil. Russia's...
Hormuz Closure Threatens India's Energy Supply
A 33 km waterway which is 3000 km away from you can decide how much you must pay for petrol, cylinder etc. A 33 km waterway between Iran–Oman called the Strait of Hormuz. 20% of global crude oil passes through this route,...
Iran Conflict Disrupts Fed’s Economic Forecast Again
The war in Iran is scrambling the economic outlook for the Federal Reserve — again. https://t.co/TGmVeLOISN
Meta Unveils Vibes AI Studio to Rival Sora
Transforms it into a tool like Sora or Google Flow -> Meta silently launches Vibes AI editor to challenge rivals "Meta’s Vibes appears to be transitioning from an AI video feed into a dedicated creation studio. After earlier indications of a...
Do AI Creators Feel Safe Voicing Ethical Concerns?
Question for your next meeting: "If the people building our AI systems had ethical objections, would they feel safe raising those concerns?" Most leaders assume yes. Very few have tested it. The answer matters more than your AI roadmap.