Deel Asks Dario Amodei to Leave Payroll to Us
Oh great and powerful @DarioAmodei - builder of minds, father of Claude. I humbly request you leave payroll to us at Deel. We are but simple folk who process paystubs and chase compliance deadlines. But if you do come for us, call me first 🙏
US Oil Blockade Opens Strait, Offers Ukraine Lessons
Big thanks to @biannagolodryga for having me on @CNN to talk about the US blockade of Iranian oil and its role in reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Lots of lessons to learn here, especially on how the West confronts...
Personal, Tangible Gestures Outlast Automated B2B Outreach
A few years ago, someone sent me tiki cups. Not branded cups. Not a box with a company logo slapped on the side. Just a set of those fancy ceramic tiki mugs — the kind you’d get at Trader Vic’s...
Euro Slides as Hike Forecasts Drop to 1.6%
FWIW, intra-day euro off its highs. Not major moves, but it appears there was an overshooting on the Iran news. Also now only 1.6 hikes expected by year-end in the eurozone, down from 2.6 on Monday src: BBG https://t.co/BogH7m2BKY
Debt Woes Could Spark Bond Market Revolt, Says Wilson
"If we don't find a way to grow out of the debt problem, the bond market will revolt... but I just don't see that right now." 🎙️ Morgan Stanley CIO Mike Wilson https://t.co/6SRBAtt9a2
Rediscover 1990s Search Engine Tips in Classic Guide
30 years ago, I published The Webmaster's Guide To Search Engines. I've dug up & dusted off my old HTML files to make the guide available again. Take a trip back to the '90s web & see tips for AltaVista,...
Big West Actively Seeks New Member Institutions
“Yes, we are actively continuing to look at opportunities and institutions that want to join the Big West, particularly those within the existing or, possibly, an expanded Big West footprint.” https://t.co/NOzE2UQq53
Jan 20 Google Update Cracked Down on SEO Spam
The unconfirmed Google update on ~Jan 20 this year was a bloodbath. I actually think Google did more to address common SEO/GEO spammy tactics on this date than they did with other recent core updates. This is a well-known brand website's...
Master Managing Difficult Coworkers to Stop Mental Hangover
Difficult coworkers follow you home in your mind unless you learn how to manage them as a skill. #workplaceproblems #communication #emotionalintelligence #psychology #mentalhealth https://t.co/Rg0JiJGfSD
Week 0 Start Gives Games Pre‑NFL Spotlight
Starting the 2027+ seasons on Week 0 would certainly create scheduling flexibility but the major benefit would be playing more games before the NFL starts, when there is effectively zero competition for eyeballs.
Deep Cash‑Flow Modeling Beats EPS for True Value
The senior analyst at a Tiger Cub who trained me on financial modeling back in '08 (shoutout Chris Laporte) walked me through the importance of deeply detailed cash flow builds. So much of the world is focused on EPS (certainly...
Content Marketplace Explodes; Choose Stories Wisely
Off of one of our recent @CU_SPS_Sports pods; From #Substack And Beyond, The Supermarket of Content Has Never Been Bigger, If You Shop Wisely... #storytelling #sportsbiz https://t.co/FNLt8dCY3q https://t.co/dyMjmyVDAM
Mutual Export Controls Harm US, China—Time for Careful Rollback
As I have noted in several posts over the past year, there is a growing recognition that both the US and China have pushed export controls to levels that are damaging to each other’s economies. A Deal Waiting to Be...
Unreasonable Hospitality: Turn Mistakes Into Competitive Edge
Being 'unreasonable' with how you treat people is the ultimate competitive advantage. My conversation with Will Guidara (@wguidara), who took Eleven Madison Park to the #1 restaurant in the world and helped bring the hit show 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘦𝘢𝘳 to life. 𝗪𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱: • 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴...
Eight Common Lies Leaders Tell About Underperformers
RT @JoeContrera We’ve all been there. You have a poor performer on your team you refer to as your "problem child." The one who takes up inordinate time, energy, and resources. Here's a list of 8 Lies Leaders tell themselves about...
Fix Flow Before Scaling Volume in Sales
If deals are stalling, more volume tends to add noise. The 30/60/90 playbook below shows a better sequence: • 0–30: fix leaks and unblock flow • 31–60: tighten ICP and targeting • 61–90: scale what converts Fix flow first. Then add volume. https://t.co/zzHu8bPpGE
Apple's Satellite Link Changes Hands, Prepares for Leo Integration
Apple devices’ satellite link is under new ownership: "This lays the foundation for when Leo comes online to expand and deepen that relationship." @Computerworld https://t.co/hLhYdyuYxS
Question “Low‑hanging Fruit”—Assumptions Hide Real Priorities
Someone told me to "grab the low-hanging fruit" yesterday, and I spent the next ten minutes wondering who decided what "low" meant. Because the fruit that's at eye level for THAT guy might be hovering somewhere around my shins. "Low" assumes...
Mannix Outlines NBA's Next Growth Priorities
From expansion to quality of play, @SIChrisMannix lays out the critical next steps of growth for @nba https://t.co/FdNbxOqyHY
Snowflake CFO Retires with $518M Net Worth
CFO's don't usually join the Tres Comma Club, but Snowflake's CFO retired in it... -Sold $600M while at Snowflake -Exited with $518M holdings -Continued to vest for one year as an advisor Not a bad run... See the data on all CFO comp packages 👇 https://t.co/F9EMepCkWq
Dana White Slams Legacy Boxing Promoters as “Rinky‑dink”
Dana White calls all the legacy boxing promoters “rinky dink” on First Take. Says every fight you see is like a “going out of business sale” where they take all the money.
Norway's High Unionization Undermines Paul Graham's Claim
79% of public-sector/38% of private-sector workers in Norway are unionized, so I am unclear what @paulg is trying to argue here https://t.co/I8Uqhz91Mx
VIX Drop Misreads Ceasefire; Risk Still Lingers
US and Iran are considering a two-week ceasefire extension. The VIX has fallen from 29.3 to 17.94 since March 30 — markets are pricing this as full resolution. A pause is not a peace deal. A two-week truce is not a...
Approachability Beats Aloofness Across All Stakeholder Levels
“Rather than being aloof, try being approachable with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels—including the cleaning lady, the receptionist, and the security guard.” — #SweetStakeholderLove #productmanagement #projectmanagement https://t.co/eIgMN9biCX
Investors Harness AI, Scaling with Standard Metrics
Finance is changing quickly; top investors are leveraging new AI tools and workflows. Cool to see how quickly @jmelaskyriazi & @metrics_co are scaling and building the future. Over 11,000 companies and 150 VC and PE firms rely on Standard Metrics -- created...
Hormuz Transit Open Only in Name—Avoid and Delay Voyages
Tanker shipping association INTERTANKO : Hormuz “open” in name only. Ceasefire holding, but transits remain under Iranian control + U.S. blockade in force. Key guidance: delay voyages, avoid the area if possible—and do not pay transit fees to Iran amid risk...
ClickUp's Super Agents Become 24/7 Autonomous Team Members
ClickUp launched AI agents that sit on your org chart, have their own managers, and work 24/7 without burning out. They're called Super Agents and the idea is simple and terrifying at the same time. You describe the job. ClickUp builds the...
Strait of Hormuz Appears ‘Open’ Yet Something’s
Check in on the "open" Strait of Hormuz. Something's missing but I can't put my finger on it https://t.co/Pr2PQBKlFe
AI Erodes Distribution Moat; Brand Power Now Dominates
Distribution used to be the moat. AI leveled it. Now the companies with the strongest brands are pulling further ahead than ever, and everyone else is just adding to the noise.
AV Startup Funding Triples in 2026, One Deal Dominates
Funding to autonomous vehicle startups has seen a massive resurgence in 2026, more than tripling so far this year compared to all of 2025 globally, @crunchbase data show. One outsized deal made up 3/4 of the total. But it wasn't ...
Half of Global Markets Rebound Amid Iran Conflict
"Looking across 46 different country ETFs since the start of the Iran war, the global picture looks far more resilient than headlines and the chattering media's pundits would suggest. Nearly half of the world's major markets -- 20 out of...
Trump Claims Iran Won’t Close Hormuz; Iran Threatens Closure
Love these competing blockade headlines: Trump said Iran has agreed to never close the Strait of Hormuz again. An Iranian official told Fars that if the U.S. naval blockade persists, Tehran will consider it a violation of the ceasefire and will close...
HR 2030: A Vision for Agentic HR
Introducing HR 2030: A Vision For Agentic Human Resources @Josh_Bersin https://t.co/BiIc6olAF7 #HCM #HRM #HumanResources #HRTech #CHRO #FutureofHR
AMCApes Leader Backs Warner‑Paramount Merger, Sparks Theater Feud
The king of the #AMCApes has started a brawl with fellow movie theater owners by backing David Ellison’s plan to combine Warner Bros. and Paramount. They had it out in person yesterday in Las Vegas. Details ⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/6DmAIbWKUA
Buzzy Creates Ten Ad Variations From a Single Draft
Most brands test one version. Because making more is expensive. Buzzy turns one ad into ten — like Photoshop for ad iteration. https://t.co/Q8z0GfVrGU
Lee Kuan Yew's Ultimatum Crushed Pilot Strike
Back in 1980, Singapore Airlines pilots did a work-to-rule protest that messed with flights and the airline's rep fast. Lee Kuan Yew didn't mess around... called the union leaders in, looked them in the eye, and gave it straight: 'You've...
Search Evolves Into Agentic Manager with Gemini AI
This week we saw so many things get set up as we transition to a new era of the web - the agentic web. I did something different with my newsletter this week. I asked Gemini to look at the transcripts from...
CTV's AI‑driven ID Graph Fuels Full‑funnel Growth
Wow, @vibedotco hitting $227M ARR with +264% YoY growth tells you exactly where advertising is heading. CTV has finally cracked the performance code. Advertisers are shifting 30%+ of their total marketing budget into one channel, that level of conviction drives serious...
Market Volatility Driven by War Perception and Headlines
Perception is reality in the markets, and that perception is being driven by headlines. Those headlines suggest today that the war is near its end, but we're not there yet, and there will likely be occasional headlines to the contrary....
War Slashes Growth in Middle East, Low‑Income Nations
The impact of the war on the global economy as measured by revisions to the IMF’s World Economic Outlook: a very significant hit to the Middle East itself and Low-income Developing Economics. More featured on today's Chartbook Top Links in...
Human-Centered Leadership: 3 Steps to Stop Failure
Leadership Without Humanity Is Failing — Here’s How to Fix It in 3 Steps - https://t.co/7AhCcW3WT4 - https://t.co/VUA6vOtz0B by Brad Rencher
Rays CEO Urges Immediate $1B Stadium Funding or Exit
Rays CEO Ken Babby warned the Hillsborough County Commission that "time and action are of the essence" for a $1B stadium subsidy or else "we would have no choice but to evaluate alternatives," in a tour de force of don't-make-me-come-in-there-ism....
Define Future Processes Before Launching Tech Projects
Rushing into tech projects without defining future state processes is a common trap. It speeds things up short-term but creates major delays and problems later, derailing projects and budgets. #ProjectManagement #TechStrategy https://t.co/7TfYgTGW9y
Strong Labor Data Signals Higher Rates for Longer
Jobless claims fell to 207,000. Philly Fed hit a 15-month high. The real economy is not the economy the bears have been describing. Strong data with a hawkish Fed means rates stay higher for longer. That's the actual risk now....
Paid Ads Can Scale to $50K MRR Fast
$0 to $50K MRR in 12 months. Team of 5. No content marketing. No complex funnels. Just PPC. Karel Papik says most founders dismiss paid ads too early. https://t.co/cYWDvmOcGB
BOE's Pill Signals Potential Rate Hikes to Combat Inflation
BOE’s Pill suggests rates may need to rise to tackle inflation https://t.co/iAYJOdrBkv via @tomelleryrees @irinaanghel12 https://t.co/Rk8oDw3DMD
US‑Iran Deal Nears: Stockpile Trade, 5‑Year
the outlines of a us-iran deal are taking shape/getting closer. the us wants iran's enriched uranium stockpile and a 20-year moratorium on enrichment. iran is offering stockpile plus 5 years, wants $20 billion in frozen funds released plus sanctions relief.
Leadership Means Deciding and Inspiring Others to Act
President Dwight D. Eisenhower said, “Leadership is the ability to decide what has to be done and then get people to want to do it.” How do you influence others? #frippvt #dailyquote #inspirationalspeech
Google Rolls Out Back‑button Penalty, Spam Reporting Overhaul, DSA Sunset
SEO Video recap: Google back button hijacking penalty, new spam reporting big change, Google Ads DSAs going away and much more https://t.co/V3NCVBwMVh
High‑Spread LSTA Merger Arb: Big Reward, 35% Risk
$LSTA merger arb for the brave👇 Spread just blew out to 48% on a cash offer. Tender postponed, buyer is hunting for financing at "better terms." Buyer previously licensed LSTA's drug. They know the asset. They want it. This is a definitive...