Trump Refuses Refunds After Supreme Court Deems Tariffs Unlawful
After Trump’s tariffs were ruled unlawful by the US Supreme Court, he is now dragging his feet and refusing to refund Americans who were illegally TAXED by tariffs. https://t.co/vlXQUbwjEo
CEOs Ignoring CLV Miss Their Business's Core Value
A shocking number of successful CEOs can’t clearly define CLV. Customer Lifetime Value isn’t just a metric. It’s a long-term strategy lens. If you don’t know your customers’ lifetime value, you don’t know your business. #CLV #CustomerLifetimeValue #MarketingStrategy #CEO #BusinessGrowth
Oil Shock Math Reveals Dwindling Exporter Surplus, Reshaping Trade
Some basic oil shock math, focusing on the impact on global trade ... Remember that we are starting from an unusually low surplus in the fuel exporting economies ... 1/ https://t.co/WIeQBspqCY
Iran Regime Fall 48% Likely, History Shows Failure
According to @Polymarket, there is a 48% chance that the Iranian regime will fall before 2027. Trump is engaged in a risky operation. THE HISTORY OF REGIME CHANGES = FAILURE. https://t.co/xdpgxVS4Gd
Mass Media and Tech Layoffs Threaten Economic Stability
Genuine q as I’m no economist: seems like plenty more media/tech layoffs incoming — Paramount/WBD, big tech w/AI, decline of trad media, etc — so an abundance of well paid people fighting for no jobs in markets that don’t want...
AI Data Centers Fuel Surge in Solar‑Storage M&A
Solar-plus-storage M&A heats up as AI data centers drive demand #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/0SfVszvIE9 https://t.co/gM7W0Ker2W
Price Wars Hurt Productivity, Threaten Chinese Economy
.@Aligarciaherrer: “They cut prices aggressively, not because they’re getting leaner…but because everyone else is doing it and they fear losing customers…Unproductive companies are hurting the productive ones, which is…not good for the Chinese economy.” https://t.co/ZakESJy4Fc
Tariffs Drive U.S. Equipment Production Overseas, Cutting Jobs
"Tariffs Force Down Heavy Equipment Sales and Jobs" https://t.co/gAxfFeOvbe "it is more economical to build a forklift overseas, import it and pay the tariff" "multiple layers of tariffs on inputs have made it even more expensive to build machinery on American soil"...
Gundlach Urges Investors to Shift From Dollar to Foreign Assets
Jeff Gundlach: “My recommendation is that US Dollar based investors should be investing in foreign markets in foreign currencies. Because the US Dollar appears to be in a long-term bear market” https://t.co/b2PwOxuvyI
RedBird Reshapes Streaming Landscape with Major Studio Deals
Friday: RedBird helps Paramount pry Warner Bros. away from Netflix. Monday: RedBird helps Artists Equity ink major streaming deal with Netflix.
Scale Winning Ads to Transform Your Brand
Finding winning ads that can scale and change a brands entire trajectory 🫡
Blackstone’s Jon Gray Offers SaaS Loans at 98¢
it’s your promotion year at Blackstone and Jon Gray calls and asks if you wanna buy some SaaS loans at 98 cents: https://t.co/7xdf7c8YNt https://t.co/CvnV13BVpL
Design the Perfect Referral Loop for Success
Referral programs only work if the loop is right. This Skill designs the whole thing. https://t.co/9rNBDsNLgn
U of T Startups Raise $10B, Disrupt Global Industries
From AI to quantum chemistry to health tech, startups from my alma mater are scaling globally – raising over US$10B since 2020 and reshaping industries. I’m excited to spotlight six founders from the University of Toronto ecosystem building game-changing companies:...
AI‑native SaaS Rebirth Thrives as Legacy Valuations Collapse
What @eoghan did @intercom is one of the most impressive AI native "rebirths" in software. One upside of the massive downturn in SaaS valuations (if we're trying to be positive 😂) is the the market is estimating the residual value of...
High Prices Protect Quality, Not Just Exclude
High-ticket pricing can create a major barrier—but in some cases, it’s the most effective way to preserve quality, not accessibility.
Seed VCs Act Like Traders, Not True Company Builders
Most seed VCs these days act more like traders than investors or company builders. It's not good for anyone, least of all founders.
Control Your Time, Not Your Tasks, in 5 Days
5 days to go ⏳ If your to-do list keeps growing but your progress doesn’t… this is your sign. The Ultimate Productivity Workshop is happening on Sunday 8th & 15th March 🕣 8:30 AM EST 🕧 12:30 PM BST 🕜 1:30 PM CET This is not...
Strait of Hormuz: Politics Clash, Captains Hold the Final Say
Iran says the Strait is closed. The U.S. military says it’s open. Reality: you still have to convince a captain to sail it. Ten years ago, shore-side managers could (and did) twist arms. Today? Nobody wants to become TikTok famous for twisting arms...
Wall Street Rebounds as Oil and Gold Retreat
Is the market already done with the US-Iran war? Wall Street erased early losses while gold and crude oil recoiled from panic highs. Now what? #OilPrices #Crude #Iran #IranWar #stockmarkets #Dollar #Macro https://t.co/sUv93zfPtT
Kharg Island Identified as Critical Oil Export Choke Point
Kharg Island is a 'choke point' for Iran's oil exports, says VanEck Funds CEO https://t.co/rI4JYhLG71
Empyrean Benefit Expands Globally via HelloBenifex Partnership
.@empyreanbenefit partners with @hellobenifex to extend its benefits administration capabilities beyond the U.S., enabling support for multinational employers. A new #NelsonHall vendor assessment analyzes its #BenAdmin offerings and capabilities: https://t.co/EGmu9S5oKQ #HRTech https://t.co/HDqaPu41Ui
Belmont Resources Adds International Critical‑Minerals Expert to Board
Belmont Resources $BEA.V $BELMF Strengthens Board with Appointment of Dr. Thomas Unterweissacher, International Critical-Minerals Specialist @thenewswire https://t.co/Wk3e9RIv3O https://t.co/MDKBlZQayv
A Northstar Framework Gives CEOs Clear Purpose, Direction, Progress
Most CEOs can’t answer these clearly. → Purpose – Why are we here? → Direction – Where are we going? → Progress – How are we doing? So I built a framework to fix this. I call it the Northstar. It puts mission,...
Meta Forces One‑click Upsell for New Campaign Budgets
Meta is really pushing these one-click upsells. Launching a brand new campaign and Meta says it needs more budget. https://t.co/qnK7Xxz5sa
Iran Conflict Drives Oil and LNG Prices Higher
Oil, LNG Prices Spike as Iran Conflict Continues Ron Bousso, senior columnist for Thomson Reuters, discusses oil, LNG markets and the likelihood that Middle Eastern tensions will keep prices high. #IranWar #IranIsraelWar https://youtu.be/TyuJU-0pvIo
AI Reaches Level 3: Autonomous Agents Replace Knowledge Work
Howard Marks published a memo arguing AI has hit "Level 3" autonomous agents replacing knowledge work https://t.co/E247Ol9zBc #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology #Tech #TechNews https://t.co/qf0jBUHUcx
Premature Optimization Costs Time Across All Teams
Engineers know the phrase: "no premature optimization." And then they go and do it anyway. Not just in code performance, but in design, and in the entire rest of the company. And yet, the principle applies everywhere. You’re wasting time you can’t afford to...
Start with Risk, Not Assessments, to Build GRC
Developing a new GRC platform and I made a mistake. I started with assessments. You should start with risk. Risk first. Then controls. Frameworks and assessments are just ways to organize risk. But this is easier said than done. Most organizations don't really know...
Build Tools that Drive Output, Not Endless Planning
Planning feels safe. Execution feels risky. That’s why people redesign dashboards instead of shipping. A functional system should push you toward output, not hide you inside the eternal wheel of "preparation".
Early Bets Pay Off: Intercom Hits $400M ARR
Intercom was in a bad spot a few years ago. We invested well before that and didn't think we'd see a meaningful return. Now they're doing $400M ARR. @eoghan's message to SaaS incumbents: "I know how scary this time is. I want you...
Segment Pages by Traffic Intent, Not One-Size CVR
Stop comparing your PDP's CVR against your landing pages. Your landing page only gets paid traffic. Your PDP gets organic, email, Google, direct... all of it. Those sources have completely different intent levels, and that changes everything. High intent sources like Google,...
Build Target Lists in 5 Minutes with Claude & ZoomInfo
Most “AI for sales” demos stop at generic copy. This one doesn’t. You can use Claude inside Slack + ZoomInfo data to build a target list and prep an account in under 5 minutes. EVERY @ZoomInfo customer already has access. I’ll show the exact...
Control Vs. Need: Lead, Don’t Dictate
There’s a difference between taking control and needing control. Taking control means taking the helm and steering the ship toward an agreed upon destination. But, those who need control struggle to adapt as they go. It’s “My way or the highway.”
Red Sea Crisis Hits 834 Days, Hormuz Just Three
“Today is day 834 of the Red Sea crisis and day 3 of the Hormuz crisis,” shipping analyst Lars Jensen
March 2026 HR & Talent Newsletter: Research, Vendor M&A Updates
The March 2026 edition of our #HR & #Talent Transformation Newsletter has been published. It includes updates on our research and happenings in the world of HR. It also features important vendor financial results & M&A news: https://t.co/o7mIWElBbi https://t.co/SloDMyQnta
Support Montana's Palladium Mine for Economy and Security
US Senator Steve Daines on Montana palladium mine, in the wake of US tariffs on Russian supplies of the metal used to make semiconductors and other materials:
Stick With It: Try the Third Rep Rule
Every time I start something new, I follow a simple framework. It's called The Third Rep Rule. Give it a try if you always quit something new:
Project Work Demands Energy, Focus, and Sacrifices
Life when you're working on a project looks different from life when you're finishing it. It takes more energy, more focus, more space – important things have to be pushed aside. https://t.co/aJu6egbB44
Oil Market Stays Calm Despite Ras Tanura Strike
Despite the strike on Saudi Arabia’s largest oil refinery, Aramco’s Ras Tanura facility, the oil market remained relatively calm throughout the day. Stay tuned. https://t.co/HzbD8gLZNn
AP Becomes Third Major Publisher Partnering with Kalshi
By my count, AP is the third major news publsher to partner with Kalshi (CNN and CNBC also have deals with Kalshi). Polymarket has deals with WSJ and Barron's parent cmpany Dow Jones as well as Yahoo Finance. https://t.co/BN62xOIVjq
Unlock Hidden Genius to Accelerate Innovation and Results
What are we reading? Title: “Ideas to Action - Unlock your organization’s hidden genius to ignite innovation and accelerate results” Author: Rick Tucci Publisher: FriesenPress, Inc. @friesenpress #Sales #Marketing #Leadership #SocialSelling #Books https://t.co/2NWNAUND5Z https://t.co/W0A5IYpHmB
Iran Commander Declares Hormuz Closed, Threatens Passing Vessels
Iran commander says Strait of Hormuz closed, vows to hit ships trying to pass, report says: CNBC $USO $XLE
Databricks Files Audited GAAPs, Signals IPO Preparation
Databricks today disclosed audited GAAP financials. That's the sort of thing a company does when it's prepping to go public.
Oil Surges 8‑9% as Gasoline Climbs, Yields Steady
Oil jumping to 8-9% gains this afternoon.. gasoline futures up 12 cents. US stocks ~unch with the 10yr 3bps off the HoD.. now near 4.04% https://t.co/XkTx1P5k8G
France Revives Nuclear Buildup, Sparking Arms Race Fears
For the first time since 1992, France will expand its nuclear weapons arsenal. Why expand? France already has the world’s fourth-largest nuclear arsenal, following Russia, the US and China. THE LAST THING WE NEED IS ANOTHER ARMS RACE. https://t.co/khuyfhNe9A
Backing Mission-Driven Founders Defines Version One Ventures DNA
Over the years, we've written blog post after blog post to share how we think publicly and as a tool to refine our investment strategy internally. These 5 posts (link in comments) capture Version One Ventures ' DNA well with...
Earn Fixed Income on Payroll with Rise
Excited for the @Rise_Pay team and especially excited for their customers. Now if you get payroll paid via Rise, you automatically start earning a fixed income % on that balance, putting your money to work for you better.
Block’s 40% Cuts Dwarfed by Bigger Tech Layoffs
To put Block's 40% layoff in perspective... Here are the largest single layoffs by a public tech company: https://t.co/RIuZwREhhC
GTM Engineers: The $500K Solution Replacing SDR Teams
Patrick Spychalski has generated over $100m in pipeline using Clay . Then he sold his Clay agency for a life-changing amount. Tomorrow he's giving away the exact GTM systems being used by the hottest names in tech: Most B2B sales...