Speculative SEC Dive Predicts Gamestop‑eBay Half‑Cash Deal
flipping through every SEC filing ever from Gamestop ($10B market cap) and eBay ($50B) to understand how Gamestop will acquire eBay in a “1/2 cash, 1/2 stock” deal https://t.co/2BaDu49z0J
Creative Leadership Guides the North Star Strategy
Creativity in leadership isn’t decoration. It’s direction. It’s the ability to: • See what doesn’t exist yet → create a North Star • Stay boundlessly curious • Trust the instinct to do what’s right That’s the creative side of strategy. #Kaihan #Outthinker #Leadership #Creativity #Strategy #NorthStar
Potential $57B eBay Offer: Cash, Stock, and Mushrooms
I may personally up the $EBAY offer to $57B Cash and Stock Where will i get the cash and stock? You will have to read the press release after I do some magic mushrooms later
Critical Rate Threshold Threatening Big‑Cap Tech Stocks
At what level would long term interest rates need to be to negatively impact big cap tech stocks? $NDX
Leaders Should Speak Last in Meetings
Jeff Bezos: the most senior person at a meeting should speak last (superb leadership advice) https://t.co/l74D0OEF6N
Amazon Converts Every Cost Into Revenue Stream
That 2015 slide from Social Capital stays evergreen: Amazon “turns every cost into a source of revenue”. https://t.co/vo9HXV0drt
UUNET Preceded OpenAI: First Nonprofit to Go Profit
OpenAI isn’t the first non-profit tech co to switch to for profit UUNET was conceived as a nonprofit “community” network service in 1987, found strong commercial demand, and by about 1989 had converted into a for‑profit corporation (UUNET Technologies) to...
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Old Wall Willy, thanks for coming out, eh bud > New York Fed's Williams says policy well positioned, but sees risks to both sides of dual mandate https://t.co/oglUihNRPZ
A Book Sparking Clarity Across Generations and Industries
This was the first message I got after The Frequency Era launched and it hasn't stopped since 🔥 -> Parents rethinking the educational path for their children. -> Mid-career professionals finding real clarity on their next move. -> Young adults...
Rising Inflation, Higher Rates Signal Sell Housing Stocks
If you had our Macro Inflation Accelerating and Rates Rising Nowcast, you would not belong this stock or Housing $ITB $LEN https://t.co/2zbacX6GvP
Insight Is Evidence, Not a Decision Shortcut
Insight Is Evidence, Not an Answer - CX Journey™ https://t.co/WwMdj2EDYd Insight is evidence. Nothing more. Nothing less. And treating it as an answer is how leaders outsource judgment and delay action. https://t.co/qOm9BZzLeU
Acquisition Funding ≠ $1B Purchase Price
guys - a company committing to invest up to $1b in a new initiative as a result of buying a startup is not the same thing as that startup being bought for $1b https://t.co/x14A6XyVpW
China Should Lead Strait of Hormuz Reopening, Not Follow
Shouldn't China be leading, rather than following, when it comes to reopening the Strait of Hormuz? They have the most to gain. https://t.co/no60ONPKDg
Stop Dominating Interviews: Hire Better Sales Talent
Sales Management Interviewing Mistakes: You do the majority of talking. You are the only one interviewing potential sales candidates. You don’t check resumes and backgrounds before making a job offer. You don’t ask challenging enough questions during your interviews. #frippvt
Brockman Confirms Altman Was Not Fully Candid to Senate
Greg Brockman just confirmed what I speculated in December 2023! Sam Altman was not fully candid in his testimony to the US Senate.
From Oilfield to Freedom: Building Value‑Driven Business
After losing his oilfield job, 𝐉𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞 rejected the grind culture. Instead, he built a business that aligns with his values: creativity, autonomy, and time with loved ones. Stream now: 🔗 https://t.co/SbVURG3L7f 📽️ https://t.co/LtfsotNuLq 🔗https://t.co/DmYp21N5Kv https://t.co/806DUOMt6T
Omer Adam's Data Center Secures Massive Deal with Crusoe
Billion-Dollar Baby: Omer Adam's Data Center Company Strikes Massive Deal With American Cloud Infrastructure Giant Crusoe - Forbes Israel https://t.co/HkhT9kTc7C
Gratitude Fuels Effort and Embraces Challenge
"When people feel appreciated for doing something good, they want to do it more. And when they know they are valued, they are more open to challenge." Tell Them: The Power of Gratitude in Moving "Forward, Together" https://t.co/mfZ8IguIhR https://t.co/1TczoFkOT2
Oil Drives Bond Volatility, Raising Yields
Oil's impact on the bond market I would argue that oil (blue) is driving bond volatility (orange), not the other way around. That means wider daily ranges and, given the current environment, higher yields (>volatility = higher yields). https://t.co/oUEp8B4rEQ
Parenting a Viral YouTuber: Learning to Let Go
I talked to a mom-ager about what it's like to manage her son's popular YouTube channel — and letting go as a parent @CaseOh__ @caseohs_mom https://t.co/yzngEIKSq8
Mandate Outcomes, Not Methods: Flexible Policies Boost Satisfaction
When creating policies, minimize the scope of standardization. Mandate outcomes, not specific implementations. People are happier, and the purpose of the policy is still fulfilled. Detail: https://t.co/rnvrNkSERe
Turn VC Snub Into an Oversubscribed Round
The best REVENGE on a VC who disrespected you is an oversubscribed round they're not in 🤷🏽♂️
Treasury Yields Surge; Fed Cuts Needed to Reach 6%
Bond Market on Edge: Treasury Yields Spike, 30-Year to 5.03%, Mortgage Rates to 6.52%, as Gulf War Reheats. Which raises a question: How many more Fed rate cuts would it take in this inflationary era to drive the 30-year Treasury yield...
Clarifying Critique: Interview Lacked Balance, Not Personal Attack
I didnt make fun of Brad Gerstner. Nor was I disrespectful. He is a great investor. What I wrote is that neither the moderator of the show nor Brad made any negative comments. The interview lacked balance and was, not surprisingly one-sided. My tweet pointed...
Scale Your Law Firm to 8 Figures with Virtual Teams
A mastermind for Ambitious lawyers who want to build cost-effective virtual teams and scale to 8 figures with proven systems.
ESPN Keeps Promise: No Meddling in Inside the NBA
The Vrabel-Russini jab is the latest sign that ESPN is following through on its vow to not meddle in Inside the NBA content https://t.co/mahUPpk3Qs
Prioritize Email Flows Over Campaigns with 5 Key Rules
Most ecommerce brands obsess over campaigns and ignore the flows that quietly do most of the work. Here are 5 email flow rules you need to know: → Send your welcome email instantly with no delay → Treat cart abandonment email one like...
Eurogroup Tackles Banking Union, Consolidation, Middle East War Impact
In Brussels today for the #Eurogroup meeting. We discussed: 🔹 update on banking union 🔹 cross-border banking consolidation in the 🇪🇺 🔹 the economic impact of the war in the Middle East https://t.co/q79ecOFewJ
Give Prospects a Reason to Reply, Not Ghost
Your prospects aren’t ghosting you… your message just isn’t giving them a reason to reply. In this episode, I break down how to write outreach that gets attention and responses. Lead with relevance. Keep it simple. Ask better questions. https://t.co/apLhzpvSoH
Trump's Project Freedom Fails Amid US‑Israeli
Yesterday, Pres. Trump announced Project Freedom, sending US ships to “free up” the Strait of Hormuz. US-ISRAELI WAR ON IRAN = FAILURE. https://t.co/pIItgdOTI9
SAP Expands Data Platform with Dremio, Prior Labs Acquisitions
.@SAP acquires @Dremio, @PriorLabs as it builds out its data platform plan https://t.co/78ISBnRjAP SAP said it will acquire Dremio, an open data lakehouse player, in a move that aims to use SAP Business Data Cloud combine SAP data with non-SAP...
Flexible Workspaces Blur Lines Between Desks and Meetings
RT "Workspaces are no longer defined by size or title. A desk can become a meeting room. A huddle space can facilitate fast, meaningful decisions." #FutureOfWork #AI @Star_CIO https://t.co/rNDUA2uhNx
Sofi's Strong Earnings, 16% Drop Reveal Massive Undervaluation
$SOFI just reported a stellar earnings report, yet the market went mad, and the stock fell 16%. So I created a new 2030 Valuation Model. 👇 In this report, I expand on why I have made Sofi one of my largest holdings...
Oil Futures Hit New Highs, Expect $90+ Prices
What does the oil market think? Both the July (orange) and December (blue) Brent Crude Oil Futures Contracts are at new highs. The December contract is now signaling that the market expects crude oil to be above $90 for the next seven...
From $150k to $5B: Bet on Yourself
In 1973, George Lucas was offered $500k to direct Star Wars. His counter: $150k + merch & sequel rights. After minting billions, he sold LucasFilm to Disney for $4B in 2012. Lucas turned $350k into $5B+ and the world's greatest collection...
One-Size-Fits-All Sales Lose Deals Across Cultures
If you sell the same way to everyone, you are losing deals. Different cultures expect different things. Push too hard in the wrong place and it is over. Most people never realize why they lost. Where have you seen this happen? https://t.co/aunvbBkV3J
FOMC Unity Masks Dissent; Expect USD Short on Hawkish Fed
Macro: FOMC consensus exceeds visible dissent. Key factor: uncertainty amplified votes. Risk: markets may overreact to perceived division. Trade: buy USD short on Fed's hawkish tilt. — Viktor Kopylov, PhD,CFA. More insights: t.me/si14Kopylov
Founders and CEOs: All Company Outcomes Rest on You
If you're the founder or CEO of your company, everything that happens in your company is on you.
Justice Kafker Questions Congress’ Intent to Curb State Betting Authority
“Justice Scott Kafker expressed doubt that Congress meant to eliminate states' ability to regulate sports wagering when it moved to reform how swaps were regulated through Dodd-Frank, a law enacted in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis.”
Hidden Service Costs Are Eroding Your SaaS Margins
Your implementation team might be killing your margins. I’ve seen SaaS companies running -20% to -30% services margins… without realizing it. The problem? No visibility by revenue stream. Fix your SaaS P&L before it hurts your growth 👇 https://t.co/SLpqCetcCc #SaaS https://t.co/eGKhIzydp4
Investors Will Ditch DIY Dashboards for Turnkey AI Agents
The Race for the Investor's Agentic Workspace I've been following the LLM tools space really since the launch of GPT 3.5 in November '22. I have two, perhaps controversial, beliefs. 1) For *most* non-developers, the time you have spent building custom dashboards in...
Gaming Industry Battles Misinformation and Review Bombing Worldwide
In South Korea, some video game companies have filed complaints & lawsuits against YouTubers that have purposefully spread misinformation. In China, the government ran a clean up campaign to curb review bombing / fan wars between gaming communities. Growing issue globally.
Tesla Sweden Counters IF Metall Strike with New Hires
Tesla Sweden is giving IF Metall a hard time in an unexpected manner: “Tesla continues to obstruct through strikebreaking. For every new member we recruit and pull out on strike, they hire a new one.” We keep following the story: https://t.co/EFLXahA0Q9,...
Southend United's Transparent Finances Reveal Rising Losses
At the other end of the transparency scale to Ebbsfleet are Southend United. Great to see Club putting out a very comprehensive explainer on their finances for 2024/25, even though the figures are scary in places and the losses are...
Mid‑length, Original LinkedIn Posts Dominate AI Citations
Findings from a @semrush study of 325,000 AI prompts about which LinkedIn content gets cited in AI search: -Articles between 500-2,000 words = 77% of AI citations -95% of cited LinkedIn content is original -75% of the LinkedIn authors whose content gets...
March Factory Orders Surge 1.5%, Confirming Recovery
March factory orders came in really strong. Forecasts were expected to be +.4% but came in at +1.5%, the highest levels since 2022, another confirmation of the industrial recovery underway. https://t.co/qci0SP0fCx
Chicago Sky Free $289k, Hold Second‑lowest Cap Space
The Chicago #Sky have waived G Hailey Van Lith, freeing up $289,133 of cap space. Chicago now carries $703k of space heading toward the regular season (2nd lowest in the WNBA). https://t.co/IeoG1bswcz
China Bans Compliance with U.S. Sanctions, Draws Red Line
On May 2nd, China struck back against US sanctions. Now, Chinese parties are ordered to "not recognize, not enforce and not comply" with US sanctions. With announcement No.21, China has drawn a red line. IT'S ABOUT TIME. https://t.co/EvWcJGEjHO
Restricting City Agglomeration Costs Nations Significant GDP Growth
The next thought in this chain is: "How much GDP growth have we, as a society, given up by retarding agglomeration effects in our most productive cities?" And the answer to this is "a material amount"... in other words, we're all poorer...
Free Boston SEO & AI Meetup June 2, Register Now
🚨 Less than a month to go for the #SEOFOMO x @WhitePressINT Boston Free Meetup 👇 Register now for free to join on June 2nd from 6pm to 10pm some of the most experienced SEOs sharing about the latest...