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Seed Managers Push SPVs to Co‑invest in Growth
SocialApr 18, 2026

Seed Managers Push SPVs to Co‑invest in Growth

There is a lot of truth in that statement. And also, many seed managers saying “wait, why don’t I also raise an SPV and invest alongside you in the growth stages.”

By Bilal Zuberi
Chelsea's Private Equity Takeover Sparks Losses, Fan Backlash
SocialApr 18, 2026

Chelsea's Private Equity Takeover Sparks Losses, Fan Backlash

Big losses and grumbling fans: how Chelsea’s private equity revolution ran into trouble via @FT and ⁦@SamuelAgini⁩ https://t.co/N1jgbUiPka

By Kieran Maguire
Stay the Course: Abandoned Channels Yield Growth
SocialApr 18, 2026

Stay the Course: Abandoned Channels Yield Growth

The best distribution channel is the one your competitor just abandoned. Cold email was printing results when everyone called it dead. LinkedIn was wide open when everyone said it was too corporate. Every channel follows the same pattern. Works quietly. Gets discovered. Gets crowded. Gets called dead. Works...

By Vinay Katiyar
Sell Outcomes, Not Features: Market the Result, Not the Product
SocialApr 18, 2026

Sell Outcomes, Not Features: Market the Result, Not the Product

Great products die from bad marketing every single day. Not because the founder didn't try. Because they marketed features instead of outcomes. Nobody buys a drill because they want a drill. They want the hole. They want the shelf up. They want...

By Ask Dr. Brown
Must‑watch TED Talk: Building OpenClaw in 18 Minutes
SocialApr 18, 2026

Must‑watch TED Talk: Building OpenClaw in 18 Minutes

Cancel your plans RIGHT NOW. A new TED talk just dropped: @steipete walks through how he built @OpenClaw 👀 best 18 minutes you'll spend this weekend https://t.co/ZcGHKulJXr

By Data Chaz
Speculating SpaceX‑Tesla Merger, Intel Earnings Outlook
SocialApr 18, 2026

Speculating SpaceX‑Tesla Merger, Intel Earnings Outlook

MyPOV: Could we see a @spacex @tesla merger before the IPO, What's up with @intel ahead of earnings and more with @romainebostick @kgreifeld on #TheClose @bloomberg @business https://t.co/9QkJTVmocy

By R “Ray” Wang
AI Notetaker Lawsuit Signals HR Legal Risk
SocialApr 18, 2026

AI Notetaker Lawsuit Signals HR Legal Risk

A lawsuit over #AI notetakers should be on every HR leader’s radar @HR_Exec https://t.co/JWalbux8tc #HCM #HRM #HumanResources #HRTech #CHRO #FutureofHR

By Dave Millner
US Renews Russian Oil License, Boosting Putin Amid Iran War
SocialApr 18, 2026

US Renews Russian Oil License, Boosting Putin Amid Iran War

Having said two days ago that the U.S. wouldn’t renew a general license easing Russian oil sanctions, the @USTreasury did exactly the opposite: renew it. Vladimir Putin keeps benefiting from the U.S.-Iran war: higher prices and American sanctions waivers. Double...

By Javier Blas
Earn From Books with Just $1 Daily Meta Ads
SocialApr 18, 2026

Earn From Books with Just $1 Daily Meta Ads

I’m gonna say this with my whole chest… YOU DO NOT HAVE TO Spend $5+ a day on a meta ad. Especially if you’ve never done them before. Especially if you don’t have the funds. I spend $7k a month on...

By Bink Cummings
Politics, Not Profits, Driving 2026 Market Volatility
SocialApr 18, 2026

Politics, Not Profits, Driving 2026 Market Volatility

Markets in 2026? They're moving on politics, not just profits. Elections & global tensions are driving defense, energy, and tech stocks. Volatility is the new normal. Time to hedge. Investing

By periodtrader
High Performers Appear Dysfunctional, Yet Organizations Misjudge Them
SocialApr 18, 2026

High Performers Appear Dysfunctional, Yet Organizations Misjudge Them

10 things high performers do that look like DYSFUNCTION from the outside. And why most organizations pathologize the exact people they need most.

By Dr. Nore Salman
High‑tech Manufacturing Drives over Half of Industrial Profit
SocialApr 18, 2026

High‑tech Manufacturing Drives over Half of Industrial Profit

People's Daily: "Although high-tech manufacturing accounts for less than 20% of total industrial output, it contributed 32.6% to overall industrial growth. Data for January and February showed that it accounted for 51.8% of total industrial profits." https://t.co/iazDjkrddR

By Michael Pettis
Six Weeks Redefined the Global Energy Landscape
SocialApr 18, 2026

Six Weeks Redefined the Global Energy Landscape

The Six Weeks That Changed the Global Energy Economy #energysky -- via Heatmap News https://t.co/X0yljDlDR2 https://t.co/jb6qgak7hJ

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Know Your Audience Before Crafting Video Ideas
SocialApr 18, 2026

Know Your Audience Before Crafting Video Ideas

Something people don't talk about enough when thinking about video ideas: knowing your audience well. This title is so good largely because he's calling out the specific scenario his audience is in. https://t.co/fX7JS5Wu4R

By Jake Thomas
AI Answer Engines Redefine Marketing: From Clicks to Authority
SocialApr 18, 2026

AI Answer Engines Redefine Marketing: From Clicks to Authority

SEO built the foundation. AEO structures answers. GEO shapes AI narratives. And now AEM looms. As AI answer engines take center stage, marketing shifts from clicks → authority → visibility inside the answer itself. More from @lizkmiller: https://t.co/nSXirC3ziQ

By Holger Müller
Korean Investors Balk as Lutnick Fails, CEO Resigns
SocialApr 18, 2026

Korean Investors Balk as Lutnick Fails, CEO Resigns

For months on Open Circuit, @JigarShahDC has been raising the prospect of the Koreans balking on their investment promises to Howard Lutnick. Now it looks like Lutnick couldn’t deliver for Fermi, and the CEO suddenly resigned. This March story from...

By Stephen Lacey
Solar Specialist Expands with 27 New Projects After EnergySky Acquisition
SocialApr 18, 2026

Solar Specialist Expands with 27 New Projects After EnergySky Acquisition

Small solar and battery specialist adds another 27 projects as it buys up competitor #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/WAMH24iKIV https://t.co/PbgmeESrQB

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Mexican Tomato Prices Jump 23% After Trade Ban
SocialApr 18, 2026

Mexican Tomato Prices Jump 23% After Trade Ban

"Trump ended free trade for Mexican tomatoes. Prices are up 23 percent in the last year." https://t.co/rXKH70uU4w https://t.co/5h1CotBsLs

By Scott Lincicome
AI Tools Need Clear ICPs to Work Effectively
SocialApr 18, 2026

AI Tools Need Clear ICPs to Work Effectively

If my company doesn’t have clear Ideal Customer Profiles (ICPs) documented, can I still use these AI tools effectively? https://t.co/i4w7DLSadO via @DLAIgnite #SocialSelling #DigitalSelling #Leadership #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #Strategy #Sales #Marketing #MarketingStrategy #MarketingSuccess

By Tim Hughes
Ron Conway’s Relentless Founder Support Sets the Standard
SocialApr 18, 2026

Ron Conway’s Relentless Founder Support Sets the Standard

No better display of who @RonConway is than this: "While I will be stepping back from some of my usual activities, I will continue to support SV Angel founders, who I love with a passion." Even during his own struggles, he still...

By Seth Bannon
Publication Success: 80% Optimization, 20% Content
SocialApr 18, 2026

Publication Success: 80% Optimization, 20% Content

Have come to the realization that the success of a publication is 80% website/email optimization, 20% the actual content. If you check out Compounding Quality’s Substack, you can tell he gets it. That’s just the reality. https://t.co/4tfh0TgOqb

By Michael Fritzell
Urea Prices Jump 87% as Middle East Supplies Halt
SocialApr 18, 2026

Urea Prices Jump 87% as Middle East Supplies Halt

Fertilizer flows from the Middle East remain blocked. Urea fertilizer prices have SURGED 87% YTD to $720 per ton, the highest level in nearly 3 years. FARMERS SHOULD SEND A BILL FOR DAMAGES TO TRUMP AND NETANYAHU. https://t.co/8GGpcsbTMb

By Steve Hanke
Edit Only What Changes: Buzzy Redefines Video Workflow
SocialApr 18, 2026

Edit Only What Changes: Buzzy Redefines Video Workflow

Video editing isn’t slow because of tools it’s slow because of how edits work. Every small fix forces you to reprocess the entire timeline. That’s the inefficiency. Buzzy changes that. You edit only the exact moment you want nothing else is touched. This isn’t...

By Naveed Ullah
Dropping Out: Bold Self‑Bet Fuels Extraordinary Success
SocialApr 18, 2026

Dropping Out: Bold Self‑Bet Fuels Extraordinary Success

Dropping out of school is an act of EXCEPTIONAL COURAGE. In a way its betting on yourself over the educational system. Its burning the boats with no turning back. I just realized that one of the CTOs we backed was a drop...

By Alex Iskold
IMF Forecasts Resilient Global Growth Through 2025
SocialApr 18, 2026

IMF Forecasts Resilient Global Growth Through 2025

Explaining the Resilience of Global Growth in 2025 from the IMF. Lower tariffs or other variables? More featured on today's Chartbook Top Links in the comment below. https://t.co/54emD8YVH4

By Adam Tooze
No CUSMA Deal Means No Change for Canada
SocialApr 18, 2026

No CUSMA Deal Means No Change for Canada

What does it mean for Canada if no agreement is reached during this year’s CUSMA review? The short answer: nothing. #canada🇨🇦 #canada #trade #negotiation

By Gitane De Silva
TAO Empowers Builders with Self‑Recruiting, Low‑Cost Compute
SocialApr 18, 2026

TAO Empowers Builders with Self‑Recruiting, Low‑Cost Compute

“TAO changed my life as a builder.” Seby, the founder of Resi Labs, on why BitTensor is gives builders an unfair advantage. Instead of begging for hiring, compute, and distribution, you plug into a network where incentives recruit the people,...

By Jason Calacanis
Pac-12 Negotiating 2026 Bowl Deals, Announcement Pending
SocialApr 18, 2026

Pac-12 Negotiating 2026 Bowl Deals, Announcement Pending

Statement from the Pac-12: “We continue to work through agreements for our future bowl partnerships in 2026 and remain focused on arranging for the best possible opportunities and events for our programs, student-athletes and fans. We will be excited to announce...

By Jon Wilner
Eliminate Mediocrity: A Core Duty for Leaders
SocialApr 18, 2026

Eliminate Mediocrity: A Core Duty for Leaders

One of the most important jobs you have as a business owner is to constantly rid your organization of mediocrity.

By Dickie Bush
True AI-Native Means Redesigning Sales, Not Just Faster Busywork
SocialApr 18, 2026

True AI-Native Means Redesigning Sales, Not Just Faster Busywork

the gap between "AI, native" and actually using AI to sell better is massive. most teams bolt AI onto existing processes instead of rebuilding how they prospect, qualify, and close. that's not AI, native, that's just faster busywork

By Sabine VanderLinden
Iranian Rial Gains 11% Amid US‑Israeli Conflict, Media Silent
SocialApr 17, 2026

Iranian Rial Gains 11% Amid US‑Israeli Conflict, Media Silent

Since the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran, the Iranian rial has appreciated by 11% against the USD. THE WESTERN MEDIA CONTINUES TO REMAIN SILENT ON THIS INCONVENIENT FACT. https://t.co/WOududM6s7

By Steve Hanke
HR Leaders Embrace Compassion While Tackling Leadership Paradoxes
SocialApr 17, 2026

HR Leaders Embrace Compassion While Tackling Leadership Paradoxes

Spent yesterday morning in D.C. with HR leaders from the Adventist Healthcare facilities across the U.S. I couldn’t ask for a more hungry group to explore the 8 Paradoxes of Great Leadership. I learned from their compassion for others. My...

By Tim Elmore
Invest Now: Capture Compute, Data, Energy Bottlenecks with DCA
SocialApr 17, 2026

Invest Now: Capture Compute, Data, Energy Bottlenecks with DCA

Thoughts? I break down why now is the time to start investing and what most people are missing. We discuss how liquidity shifts, potential Fed rate changes, and trillions of dollars moving into the system could impact your portfolio. I...

By Tall Guy Tycoon
AI‑Driven Reorgs Double Startup Revenue via Process Change
SocialApr 17, 2026

AI‑Driven Reorgs Double Startup Revenue via Process Change

A recent study of 515 startups: firms that reorganized around AI completed 12% more tasks and generated nearly 2x higher revenue. That doubling came from process change, not product change. Source: Harvard Business School

By Peter H. Diamandis
Cutting Ad Budgets Gives Short‑Term Spike, Long‑Term Drop
SocialApr 17, 2026

Cutting Ad Budgets Gives Short‑Term Spike, Long‑Term Drop

This happens because you had a full funnel that you paid for and then when you reduced the budget Meta went after the lowest hanging fruit. Therefore performance was great and maybe for 2-3 days will be solid. Then your sales...

By Kody Nordquist
Nats Could Cut Starter Costs with Simple Tweak
SocialApr 17, 2026

Nats Could Cut Starter Costs with Simple Tweak

The Nats could save money on starting pitching by just tossing this out there https://t.co/eLbhGEIu1K

By A.J. Perez
Strait of Hormuz: Conflicting Claims Leave Everyone Guessing
SocialApr 17, 2026

Strait of Hormuz: Conflicting Claims Leave Everyone Guessing

The Strait of Hormuz situation is impossible to follow. Is it open? Is it closed? Iran threatens to close it. The US threatens to open it. Wait, now the US says it will close it. Now Iran says it's open....

By Alex Tabarrok
Billionaire Funds Study on Online Betting's Male Harm
SocialApr 17, 2026

Billionaire Funds Study on Online Betting's Male Harm

"John Arnold, a former energy trader, is pouring millions of dollars into research on the ills of online betting" Billionaire Investor Warns Sports Prediction Markets Harm Men https://t.co/6zixGBWDY5

By Alfonso Straffon
BetMGM’s Heavy Spend Inflates Sports Betting Acquisition Costs
SocialApr 17, 2026

BetMGM’s Heavy Spend Inflates Sports Betting Acquisition Costs

"...driving up customer acquisition costs by “buying sports betting keywords as well as throwing money at any sports media property that will take it.”" BetMGM’s Adam Greenblatt: Prediction markets ‘throwing money at’ sports media properties https://t.co/vjfmR3CoKa

By Alfonso Straffon
Match Urgency to Buyer's Timeline, Not Your Own
SocialApr 17, 2026

Match Urgency to Buyer's Timeline, Not Your Own

"Sign by Friday and get 20% off." That's not urgency. That's desperation. Real urgency comes from the BUYER'S world: • A board meeting in 6 weeks • A hiring class starting in January • A renewal deadline approaching Find THEIR urgency. Don't manufacture yours.

By Chris Orlob
AI Business OS Must Deliver Real Results in 48 Hours
SocialApr 17, 2026

AI Business OS Must Deliver Real Results in 48 Hours

The way I think about an “AI business OS” for solo founders: Day 1 has to ship a real result. My current Vora IQ activation target: • Ask 5 sharp questions • Build a focused roadmap around 1 offer • Auto-generate a week of content...

By Man of Skillz
American Airlines Denies United Merger, Praises Trump Leadership
SocialApr 17, 2026

American Airlines Denies United Merger, Praises Trump Leadership

American Airlines says they’re not discussing or interested in merging with United, and they appreciate Trump’s leadership.

By Paul Thompson
AA Rules Out United Merger, Keeps Deal Options Open
SocialApr 17, 2026

AA Rules Out United Merger, Keeps Deal Options Open

American Airlines Denies United Merger Talks — But Leaves Room For Other Deals - View from the Wing https://t.co/hZc2NQhXm9

By Gary Leff
Clarifying Conflicting Iran War Deal Reports with Hochstein
SocialApr 17, 2026

Clarifying Conflicting Iran War Deal Reports with Hochstein

Today was a head-spinning day trying to understand conflicting reports about whether a deal had been struck to end the Iran war & reopen the Strait of Hormuz. I sat down this afternoon with @amoshochstein to talk through what we...

By Jason Bordoff
World Bank Reconsiders Free‑Market Absolutism in New Report
SocialApr 17, 2026

World Bank Reconsiders Free‑Market Absolutism in New Report

This week in "Nobody Knows Anything"

 "In a new report, the World Bank thinks better of its old free-market absolutism."

By Barry Ritholtz
Know When You’re Building to Learn Vs. Earn
SocialApr 17, 2026

Know When You’re Building to Learn Vs. Earn

"We are building in both discovery and delivery, it’s just that we’re building with a very different purpose (to learn vs to earn), and normally using different tools and different techniques." https://t.co/uEGNWaF6Jv < make sure you know when you're building...

By Richard Seroter
Turn AI Threat Into Career Accelerator with Three Steps
SocialApr 17, 2026

Turn AI Threat Into Career Accelerator with Three Steps

RT Worried AI might put your leadership role on the chopping block? I share 3 moves to turn AI disruption into a career accelerator for you #AI #Career @Star_CIO https://t.co/mIefOcbMM8

By Isaac Sacolick
Ships Avoid Strait of Hormuz Amid Open‑Lane Uncertainty
SocialApr 17, 2026

Ships Avoid Strait of Hormuz Amid Open‑Lane Uncertainty

Video shows ships turning away from the Strait of Hormuz as confusion reins over whether sea lane is really open https://t.co/IOus6xH66m

By Dan Primack
Zen Mindset: The Founder’s Secret to Resilience
SocialApr 17, 2026

Zen Mindset: The Founder’s Secret to Resilience

The biggest battle in building a startup isn't what you think it is. Yesterday I spoke with Eric Simons of Bolt, who took his company from near-death to $20M in revenue within weeks after their pivot. Beyond the incredible turnaround...

By Elizabeth Yin