Why Co‑founders Are Essential for Startup Success
On starting a startup and why you should have cofounders, a clip from the Exit Paradox podcast. https://t.co/XdmwU9TFbQ
ECB Launches New Scrutiny of Banks' Private Credit Exposure
You can run, but you can't hide: ECB to Start Fresh Checks on Banks’ Exposure to Private Credit https://t.co/nEqJE6yYDf
Germany Seeks Global Gas Suppliers Beyond the US
German Economy Minister Katherina Reiche is pushing gas companies to diversify beyond the US 🇩🇪 🚢 Reiche said Germany is also pursuing agreements with Angola, Mexico, Canada and other suppliers worldwide https://t.co/YsSeBtLmvB https://t.co/RPngivFPz4
AI Agents Shifting to In‑workflow, Prompting Slack/Teams Dilemma
AI agents busting out of platform and going in-workflow is the next stage. Happening soon with LinkedIn Hiring Assistant. Q: Will we tolerate multiple agents in Slack / Teams or default to single one? https://t.co/acpq2Dot2k
Cut the Noise: Disable Unnecessary Apps for Focus
We keep adding more apps, more features, more notifications… thinking it will make us more productive. But sometimes, it’s just noise dressed as progress. Not every alert deserves your attention. Not every feature deserves a place in your workflow. Take 10 minutes...
Unveiling Hidden Essentials for Future HR
#Webinar ‘What Is Essential Is Invisible to the Eye’ @ABPsychologists https://t.co/BMRbwyaGwN #HCM #HRM #HumanResources #HRTech #CHRO #FutureofHR
Trump's Iran Conflict Sends Shockwaves Through Global Markets
From Indian films to Italian wine, Trump’s Iran war ripples through the world economy https://t.co/nN8qmnNvwV via @Swatisays @LouKCurtis @mniquette https://t.co/oUjyH8kZ9O
Deutsche Bank Predicts US CPI Near 4% in May
Deutsche Bank forecasts US CPI to hit 3.81% in April and 4.02% in May. @soberlook https://t.co/EGLX7QmA3x https://t.co/R7pCnJYmkg
Human Colleagues Trump AI for Workplace Advice
Turning to AI for workplace advice is becoming common, but it may not be the best option. A psychologist points out that colleagues bring context, trust and real understanding of the situation, something a chatbot cannot fully replicate. When it comes to...
Copper, Not Models, Is the AI Bottleneck.
Everyone's watching model releases. The real AI race is in copper. Kandou AI raised $225M to reimagine how data moves between chips. When Anthropic and OpenAI both surge in the same week, they're not racing each other. They're revealing the shared bottleneck: infrastructure....
Market Prices Over One Std Below Long‑Term Trend
"When we map recent developments onto our Valuation vs Profitability framework, we can see that the market is now trading more than one standard deviation below its long-term trend." -Duality Research
Fed Rate Outlook Shifts Higher Yet Remains Dovish
BofA: Naming the 2026 dots The distribution of dots shifted higher in March, but the voting members still lean dovish and expect to ease this year. https://t.co/Qklr1A2um1
Relatability Replaces Corporate Megaphone in Modern Sales
The Relatability Pivot: The End of the Corporate Megaphone by @Timothy_Hughes https://t.co/R9Dh5IspY2 @DLAIgnite #SocialSelling #DigitalSelling #Sales #SalesTips #SalesLeader #Salesforce #Leadership #PublicRelations #PR #Marketing #MarketingSuccess #MarketingStrategy #MarketingTips
Strait of Hormuz Traffic Plummets 98% Below Normal
GS: We Estimate Based on Reported Vessel Counts that Average Daily Flows Through the Strait of Hormuz Are Down 98% From Their Normal Levels (4-Day Moving Average) https://t.co/af4DPzafNM
FEVR Posts Solid Results Despite UK and Tax Hurdles
#FEVR solid results although UK still a struggle and Tax issue around glass 'packaging' (more useless government nonsense). Cash £91.1m (down a bit after Dividends and Buybacks). In line for coming year.
Control Your SAP Project: Define Strategy Before Consultants
Don't let software vendors or system integrators rush your SAP implementation. Hold back consultants until you're ready, after defining your strategy. You're in control of your project's destiny. #SAP #ProjectManagement https://t.co/WK16wWXHY7
Trump’s Hormuz Remarks Threaten Petrodollar‑reserve Currency Pact
One of the foundations of the US reserve currency status is the 1970s Nixon-KSA agreement that the US provides military protection in return for recycling of Petrodollars into the US bond market. When President Trump says things like that "we...
Repositioning a Failed Product Drove $350M Sales
A century ago, this company released their mouthwash. But It didn't sell, no one cared about bad breath. One genius move later, they had $350 Million in sales. Here's the simple trick they used:
Navigating War, AI, and Central Bank Independence
Great conversation with Nicolai Tangen on the In Good Company podcast. From the uncertainty created by the war in the Middle East to the impact of AI and the importance of central bank independence, we covered a lot of ground. Listen...
AI Now a Boardroom Accountability Imperative
#AI Is No Longer An #Innovation Bet—It Is A Boardroom Accountability Issue by Amit Basu @Forbes Learn more: https://t.co/GEwbzea4ml #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #ML https://t.co/TDzOjyWG74
Essential Reading for Modern Leaders: Logic, Ethics, Growth
The Modern Leader’s Reading List: Logic, Ethics, and Exponential Growth by @Timothy_Hughes https://t.co/OcyJIbvFk0 @DLAIgnite #SocialSelling #DigitalSelling #Sales #Marketing #Leadership #Books #Strategy #Culture #Reading #ArtificialIntelligence #AgenticAI https://t.co/xvZTtxzhCf
Trump's Brand Expands Across GCC Amid Iran Tensions
With the Iran conflict now in its 4th week, an important angle worth noting: President Trump’s family business (Trump Organization) has substantial licensing deals across the GCC - Trump Towers, hotels & golf resorts in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar & Oman,...
Ascender and Maven Letters Prompt Bain to Extend Offer
MCJ (6670 JP) - the Letters from Ascender Capital and Maven Capital appear to have had something of an effect. Bain extended the TOB today. They would not extend if they had reached the minimum. I wrote about this on...
Hire Hungry, Not Perfect Resumes; Drive Beats Credentials
I've hired 40+ people for e-commerce brands. Here's the pattern: People with 'perfect resumes' quit in 3 months. People with hunger and no experience are still with me 3 years later. Credentials don't matter. Drive does. Hire hungry.
Upcoming March EZ PMIs May Signal Three Rate Hikes
% min until the first EZ PMIs start to trickle in for March, with ERZ6 pricing in three hikes for this year. Let's see whether the latter holds. Remember,that the PMIs will tend to import this shock as "strength" via...
Seeking Account Director for PR & Marketing Agency
I am looking for an Account Director for a PR and Marketing Agency. If you are a candidate fit for the role, please reach out to me.
Composable ERP Cuts Rework and Simplifies Tech Swaps
Minimize project rework and make technology replacements less painful. A best-of-breed or composable ERP environment is key. #ERP #TechStrategy https://t.co/J4jmSyxXKl
Discover Hidden Talent Through Their Work, Not Labels
Find Hidden #Talent Based On Their Work – Just Like You’d Find An Unknown Artist @DrJohnSullivan https://t.co/WsZnRA8DEJ #HCM #HRM #HumanResources #HRTech #CHRO #FutureofHR
Unexpected Small Nations Accelerate Global Economic Convergence
Growth is accelerating, but not where most expect. Moldova is projected to lead global GDP per capita growth with +53% by 2030. Alongside countries like Guyana and Turkmenistan, emerging economies dominate the percentage rankings. But the more interesting signal is where speed meets scale. Countries...
Pakistan Faces Energy Crunch as Qatar LNG Supply Dries
Almost 99% of Pakistan’s LNG imports came from Qatar last year. Now, PAK import terminals are close to shutting down. Pakistan may be forced to turn to more EXPENSIVE and DIRTIER furnace oil to generate power. PAKISTAN SHOULD SEND A BILL FOR...
Human-in-the-Loop Risks Turning Us Into Rubber Stamps
Important. ‘Humans-in-the-loop’ assumes the human is consistently motivated to stay active in the loop. Instead, we progressively offload the work until we become a rubber stamp
Running a Business Is Hard, Buying Easy—People Misunderstand
operators: you know how to run a business that's the hard part buying one with no money down is the easy part most people have it backwards
Power Panel Drives India's Progress
MyPOV: a power panel on leading India forward. @NavaniRajan moderating @kris_sg @bharat_radhika @sanbatra Madhu Sasidhar #IndiasporaForum @IndiasporaForum https://t.co/4HcaGuNPXB
India’s Digital Infrastructure Thrives on Public‑Private Collaboration
MyPoV: @_RituSingh interviewing legendary CEO @Bajaj_Finserv @sanjivrbajaj He’s talking about how strong the digital public infrastructure is in India from payments to wealth management. The Indian government has strong private public cooperation @IndiasporaForum #IndiasporaForum
Upgrade Excuses Kill Strategy; Lead with Purpose
Feeling held hostage by system upgrades? It's a common driver, but a terrible reason for digital transformation. Leaders, push for clearer purpose, goals, and strategy beyond just 'the vendor is making us.' #DigitalTransformation #BusinessStrategy #TechLeadership https://t.co/BlfCq6bE4K
Chinese Automakers Outsell Japanese Rivals Globally for First Time
Xinhua: "Chinese automakers have surpassed their Japanese counterparts in global vehicle sales for the first time, marking a significant shift in the global automotive industry." https://t.co/PtNMiJISii
Invest $50K in Webinars, Earn $1M Yearly
I spent $50K learning to run webinars. One workshop/month now drives $1M/year across my companies. Here's the exact system:
Discipline Is Infrastructure, Not Restriction, Shaping True Character
Discipline is often framed as restriction. In reality, it’s infrastructure. It removes randomness from performance. When standards are clear and consistently applied, decisions improve without constant oversight. Character, then, isn’t built in moments of pressure—it’s revealed by the systems you’ve...
Private Credit's Circular Lending: Cliffwater Borrows From Itself
The circular relationships within the private credit ecosystem are fascinating. For example, Cliffwater invests in Carlyle's private credit fund. On the other end, Carlyle's private credit fund lends to Cliffwater (first lien loan shown below). So it appears that ultimately, Cliffwater is lending...
Future Labor: Salarymen Generalists or Small Business Owners
The near-term future of human labor is Japanese -- we'll be either salarymen (generalists getting constantly reassigned to new tasks by companies), or small businesspeople. Gotta write up this take before @GearoidReidy beats me to it
Third Manipulation Spike Pushes Brent to $104
Now, after the third incident of price manipulation, oil prices are rising again. Bent is about $104/b.
China Slashes Hi‑Tech Metal Shipments to Japan, Boosts Magnet Exports
China cuts some hi-tech metals sent to Japan – but magnet exports rise. Why? https://t.co/7TeFEq0KsX
Japan's Oil Imports Mostly Middle East, Review Ordered
"Takaichi Orders Review of Entire Supply Chain for Oil Products" I suspect the review will find that about 90-95% of #Japan’s oil imports come from Middle Eastern countries... https://t.co/hjPmFeOPov
Iran's Economy Was Not Collapsing Before US‑Israeli Attack
One of the many lies about Iran that has been generated in Washington, D.C., and other Western capitals is that, before the current US-Israeli attack on Iran, Iran's economy was in a state of collapse. NOT TRUE. JUST TAKE A GLANCE AT...
Agentic AI Generates Six High-Quality ICP Meetings Weekly
6 weeks in: How Agentic AI is already delivering 6 high-quality ICP meetings a week by @Timothy_Hughes https://t.co/7UsnSpKjGN @DLAIgnite #SocialSelling #DigitalSelling #Sales #SalesTips #SalesLeader #Salesforce #SalesEnablement #Marketing #Leadership #MarketingStrategy #ArtificialIntelligence
Stand Firm: Prioritize Company Over Vendor Pressure
Push back on vendors and teams, even when uncomfortable. Doing what's right for the company matters most, despite their pressure. #BusinessTips #VendorManagement https://t.co/vw7A0CqBOg
Venezuela's Bolivar Plummets 86%, Dollarization Needed
On this week's Hanke's #CurrencyWatchlist, the Venezuelan bolivar ranks as the WORLD'S WORST currency. The bolivar has depreciated by 86% against the USD over the past year. The only thing that will salvage Venezuela is DOLLARIZATION. https://t.co/HsoegSMSO1
Lenders Demand Only Top‑Tier Collateral for Redemptions
Of course assets would have to be pledged as collateral for any borrowings to meet redemptions, under this thought experiment. Doubtful the lenders would accept anything other than the “best” collateral. Think about it.
CNN to Cut Jobs, Shift Toward Digital Future
Scoop: CNN is expected to lay off some staffers this week as network chief Mark Thompson works to push the network away from linear television and into the digital future.
Iran’s Fragmented Leadership Clouds US Negotiation Prospects
Important nuance before assuming the stage is set for US-Iran negotiations: ❓ How unified is Iran’s top leadership at present — across the legislative branch, the military (especially the IRGC), and the religious establishment? ❓ Does Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf hold...