Know Your Starting Point to Accelerate Success
At 25, I was broke, working a job I hated, and had zero idea what to build. These 4 questions could've cut a decade off my journey. 1. Where are you actually starting from? Not where you want to be. Where you are right now. There are 4 stages. Each one needs a different first move.
AI Mirrors Brunelleschi: Innovate On‑the‑Fly, Defy Limits
One historical analogy I keep coming back to in thinking about how AI is reshaping knowledge work is the Master Builder, most famously embodied by Brunelleschi In 1418, Florence announced a competition to finish its cathedral, but there was a wrinkle....
Great Leadership Rests on Physical Health and Recovery
Perseverance erodes under chronic fatigue. Self-belief becomes fragile when the nervous system is dysregulated. Execution slows when recovery is poor. Leadership presence disappears when someone is running on empty. The psychological architecture of a great leader sits on top of a...
First‑time Founders Spread Too Thin, Miss Traction
Most first-time founders go wide too early. They set up ads, post on social, maybe do some cold outreach - and then wonder why nothing is sticking.
Break Silos, Boost Data Sharing Through Collaboration
Connecting Organizational Silos to Leverage Data for a Better Experience https://t.co/T63sqFI6Ht Connecting #silos involves technological & cultural changes. Foster a #culture of #collaboration, implement the right tools/practices, orgs can improve data/info sharing across depts. https://t.co/8tTGf6uWA6
Middle Managers Must Shape, Not Just Fill the Gap
Middle mgrs don’t wait for executives to hand them influence/visibility. They build it, shape it, earn it. Strong middle mgrs don’t sit in the gap btwn strategy & execution; they bridge it and shift from being “caught in the middle”...
AI Can Code, but Not Choose the Right Product
AI can help you write code, draft cold emails, and generate blog posts. But there's one of the core four SaaS skills where AI falls flat: Product. Knowing what to build, what not to build, and how to listen to...
True Champions Deliver, Coaches Don't Close Deals
Think you have a champion? Answer these 3 questions: 1. Are they willing to take you to the economic buyer? 2. Are they ABLE to take you to the economic buyer? 3. Will they sell for you when you're not in the room? If the...
Top 10 WR Extension Candidates: Analysis and Valuations
10 Potential WR Contract Extension Candidates, including analysis, valuations, & predictions for: ▫️Puka Nacua ▫️Chris Olave ▫️Drake London ▫️Zay Flowers ▫️George Pickens ▫️Michael Wilson ▫️Rashee Rice ▫️Josh Downs ▫️Christian Watson ▫️Parker Washington https://t.co/JeE0oyDMyK
AI Isn’t the Biggest Job Threat—Something Worse Looms
You're panicking about the wrong thing. AI isn't the biggest threat to the job market. There is something much worse. Tune in to find out what it is. #jobs #careers #futureofwork #jobsearch #economy #AI https://t.co/LFUv906E2X
Earn Access, Don't Expect Time—Deepen Real Relationships
No one owes you their time. Emails, DMs and social media has made many access points. If someone ghosts you then you didn’t EARN their access yet. You aren’t as close as you thought Founders get this from VCs. VCs from LPs. People...
Lead Well: Self‑Care, Embrace Failure, Prioritize Family
3 reflections from this speaker on leadership: —If you want to be a good leader for others, you have to learn to take care of yourself —Be willing to fail more and take more risks, because if you want to get better...
OpenAI Launches AdsBot to Vet Ad Landing Pages
We've got a new OpenAI crawler and it makes total sense. Meet OAI-Adsbot: From OpenAI: OAI-AdsBot is used to validate the safety of web pages submitted as ads on ChatGPT. When you submit an ad, OpenAI may visit the landing page to...
Spotting Biases Saves Millions in Agribusiness Decisions
Cognitive Biases and Improved Decision Making for Agribusiness Leaders ◼︎◼︎◼︎ A cognitive bias is a systematic pattern of deviation from rational judgment. It's a predictable way our brains diverge from effective reasoning when processing information, evaluating risk, or making decisions. I believe understanding...
Apple's Cook Exit: Implications and Future Direction
Great to be on @CBSMornings discussing the Cook CEO departure at Apple and the path forward @jolingkent 🍎📱👇 https://t.co/QQKXfLig57
AI Cuts SEO Troubleshooting From Hours to Minutes
Old SEO vs New SEO Old SEO: Spend 3 hours analyzing why your organic traffic dropped 40%. Find nothing. New SEO: Connect your Google Search Console to Claude, get a ranked list of issues and fixes in 12 minutes according to your...
Retail Sales Rise Despite Historically Low Consumer Sentiment
Retail sales again surprise higher, as consumer sentiment remains historically low. Trust what they do, not what they say. @sonusvarghese is still in X jail, but he made this table to break it down. https://t.co/efYPbmw1Mo
10 Startups That Stood Out to PreSeed Readers
10 startups creating a buzz over the past 12 months: Which startups we’ve covered made the biggest impression on PreSeed Now readers? I got out my calculator to find out…
NFL Media Rights Spark Growing Regulatory Scrutiny
The NFL's push to open its media rights deals--along with its ongoing relationship with the streamers--has opened it up to a wave of regulatory inquiry. But is the scrutiny more than just a headache? @eriqgardner walks us through it all. https://t.co/93JdDEnQhd
Lead with Recognition, Not a Pitch, to Boost Replies
Stop pitching on the first message. Show up in their profile views a few days in a row. Like something genuine they wrote. Then send a short, specific note. Accept rates jump when you lead with recognition instead of a...
Trump’s Leverage Hinges on Optimistic Oil Market Assumptions
Current market pricing makes Trump feel like he's got breathing room to push for a better deal with Iran on his terms. But, of course, current market pricing assumes a speedy resolution of the war and reopening of Hormuz. https://t.co/se1cGNIDcn
US Launches $166B Tariff Refund Portal Amid Claims Rush
U.S. Opens Tariff Refund Portal as Companies Rush to Reclaim $166 Billion. How much of the $166 Bil will be actually refunded? Will Witkoff’s sons and their buying discounted refunds be given payment priority? Stay tuned. https://t.co/vAXtZCZ5WL
Markets Overlook Trump's Iran Threat, Valuations Overstated
THE MARKET IS MISSING WHAT TRUMP JUST SAID 🚨 Dollar ripping. Stocks green. Everyone's chill. Meanwhile: 🔴 Ceasefire deadline pushed to Wednesday evening 🔴 Iran hasn't sent a delegation to Pakistan 🔴 Trump on Truth Social: Iran "broke a lot of the terms" 🔴 Trump on...
American Airlines Begins Grading Flight Attendants' Performance
American Airlines Has Started Issuing Grades To Flight Attendants - View from the Wing https://t.co/6y4rc44wsH
Trump Warns Airline Consolidation Breeds Laziness, Opposes United‑American Merger
"It makes them lazy." Trump comes against a possible United Airlines-American Air merger. Says Spirit should be acquired by someone, the defense base is too consolidated. https://t.co/HEddc2ZFLN
Apple’s Low CAPEX May Signal Growth Risk
Let’s compare Big Tech companies’ CAPEX spending—is this a problem for Big Tech? $AAPL has barely increased its CAPEX over the past 10 years. Some investors view this positively, seeing Apple’s business as highly efficient. However, CAPEX investments for Big Tech...
Guindos Urges ECB to Stay Prudent on Rates
Guindos says the ECB needs to be prudent, keep a cool head on interest rates https://t.co/M1IReINmVX via @basteiro https://t.co/oIMMI7cOLA
Six RBs Poised for Contract Extensions: Analysis & Valuations
6 Potential RB Contract Extension Candidates, including analysis, valuations, & predictions for: ▪️Jahmyr Gibbs ▪️Bijan Robinson ▪️Devon Achane ▪️Jonathan Taylor ▪️Breece Hall ▪️Chase Brown https://t.co/1eCRzQg2ur
Trump Tightens Iran Blockade Amid Stalled Peace Talks
Trump Doubles Down on Iran Blockade as Peace Talks Hang in Balance. Two parties bullying as the art of the deal. Are they working on a true deal? If so, what will it be? And the supply of commodities? Before...
1981 US Rates Hit 16%, Outpacing Global Peers
Trump tells CNBC that the US had interest rates much lower than other countries when he was younger. The US had interest rates as high as 16% in 1981 -- far higher than major trade partners like West Germany and Japan...
Scaling Advisory Firms: People, Leadership, Equity Strategies
[Latest #FASuccess Episode] What does it take to scale an advisory firm from a small practice into a true enterprise? Today's episode offers a look at what really happens as firms grow into multi-billion-dollar businesses, including hiring strategies, building leadership...
Building the World's Top Writing School, Learning Fast
We're on a mission to build the world's best writing education business Learning a ton of lessons as we go:
Real Growth Drives Higher Rates in Strong Nations
What makes a country great is real growth generated by population and productivity growth and a debt that grows roughly with the real economy. A great country like that would have higher interest rates than countries with dwindling population and...
Trump Backs Rate Hikes yet Demands World’s Lowest Rates
Kernen: Would you ever be OK with the Fed raising rates if inflation becomes a problem? Trump: “I think Kevin’s great…. I’ve been in favor of interest rate rises to fight inflation” but “we should have the lowest interest rate in...
German Investor Confidence Hits 2022 Low Amid Iran War
German investor outlook drops to the worst since 2022 on Iran war https://t.co/rlVmAMdwkn via @NickHeubeck https://t.co/CYL6e3MWpn
Google and ChatGPT Decline Evident Despite Radar Lag
Yep, drop in Google, drop in ChatGPT. It can take Brand Radar a bit of time to catch up (just based on how it refreshes prompts), but it's clear as day. See below.
The Onion CEO Explains Infowars Takeover and Satire Business
🎙️ NEW POD: The Onion C.E.O. Ben Collins @oneunderscore__ on the company’s surprise Infowars takeover and the business of satire. Apple: https://t.co/wTBnzYvFz0 Spotify: https://t.co/u7zmENHTiL @PuckNews
Trump Says He'd Be Disappointed if Rates Aren't Cut
President Trump asked on CNBC if he would be disappointed if Warsh didn’t cut rates right away because of the Iran war or other factors: “I would”
Ask Better Demo Questions, Close More Deals
Discovery does not stop once you start the demo ❗❗❗ Here are 3 poor questions you ask, and 6 powerful questions to replace them: Pulse Check: ❌ Any questions? ✅ What has stood out the most so far? ✅ What else comes to your mind...
Private Credit Panic Is Plumbing, Not Credit Issue
Private credit headlines have been ugly lately A few high-profile blowups. Talk of redemption gates. Pundits calling the top But Alex Branton, Managing Partner at Nodem Capital thinks the noise is hiding what's actually happening on the ground His argument: the recent panic...
Leaders Must Become Visible Voices, Not Just Promoters
@joe_zappa , Founder and CEO of Sharp Pen Media, joins the AdTechGod Pod to unpack a fundamental shift in media and leadership. Power has moved from institutions to individuals, and the executives who recognize this are building influence, pipeline, and long-term...
Early Demand‑destruction Estimates Underestimate Global Barrel Shifts
I still personally struggle with these early demand destruction estimates. In many cases, a demanded barrel couldn’t be had at any price given acute initial shortages—presumably those who would still consume at higher prices will bid for other seaborne barrels, spreading...
Nothing's Hype Fell Short of Founder's Expectations
Carl Pei left a billion dollar company searching for a blank slate. He called it Nothing, a promise of simplicity in a crowded market. The idea caught fire, and the hype was real. But the story that followed was nothing like...
Define Operations First, Then Layer In Technology
Don't get lost in tech. Define your operating model first: workflows, roles, and responsibilities. Then, layer in the technology. This approach prevents wasted time and money on unused tech that disrupts operations. #SupplyChain #BusinessStrategy https://t.co/LhPqnk4ZfT
Asian Empty Tankers Queue up From Cape to Gulf
Empty tankers mainly from Asia form long lines from Cape of Good Hope to US Gulf Coast. Find out more in the Chartbook Top Links today. https://t.co/otCxFTFsEp
Paramount‑Warner Merger Threatens Hollywood; Artists Sound Alarm
I like @RaheemKassam, but there's an obvious market power problem with Paramount buying Warner, which is why 4000+ artists and most of Hollywood opposes it. Netflix is a bit player in the dispute now. The populist right needs to see beyond...
Airlines Demand Ratings without Giving Attendants Proper Tools
Airlines don’t provide flight attendants with the tools they need to do the job, but they want passengers to rate crew performance. Tell me what’s wrong with this picture?
Europe's Employee Engagement Lags; HR Must Intervene
Europe ranks last in employee engagement. How can HR help? @HR_Exec https://t.co/9JPJho7YZf #HCM #HRM #HumanResources #HRTech #CHRO #FutureofHR
Seeing the Full Picture Reveals Need for Support
I chatted with a creative this week who sells bookish products on Shopify and has a physical location. She wanted to do her own books so I walked her through what that looks like. Daily sales entries, recording Shopify payouts correctly...
US‑Canada Crude Surplus Could Drive Prices Toward $40
Lower Prices May Be Top Cure for US+Canada Surplus The recent WTI crude oil surge may add fuel to an incomplete low-price-cure cycle toward $40 a barrel. My graphic highlights a key reason why: the growing surplus in US and Canadian...