Use AI to Build Your B2B Homepage Structure
If you’re building a B2B website right now, this is the part everyone rushes and regrets. Tomorrow I’m doing a live session on using AI to turn positioning into a homepage structure and messaging system, plus prompts and templates so you can do it yourself. https://t.co/sJJMvhSR9A
Product Copy Can Double or Halve Your Sales
The moment you put words on your product, you either increase sales by 50%… or kill them by 50% Let’s talk about it. 🧵
Pick One Meaningful Task Daily to Move the Needle
No clarity on priorities? Try the Rule of One: focus on choosing one meaningful task per day that moves the needle.
Higher Defense Spending Increases Deficits and Debt, IMF Finds
According to the IMF’s research of 164 countries, higher defense spending worsened gov’t deficits by ~2.6% of GDP and raised public debt by 7 percentage points within 3 years. DEFENSE SPENDING = BAD ECONOMIC NEWS. https://t.co/XJxs1VYPUV
Why Anthropic Chose Coefficient Bio Over Bigger Rivals?
Reading up on the Coefficient Bio deal. I totally get the industrial logic around why Anthropic should care about drug discovery. But why this particular company? There's lots of more scaled players doing this. Can anyone educate me? https://t.co/akFVmRUaYw
Answer Cash Amount, Not Valuation, when Asked Fundraising
I had back to back convos today where I asked a founder, how much are you raising? And instead of telling me the $$ amount they’re raising, they told me the valuation they’re raising at. So if someone asks, how much are...
Panel Tackles Growing Global Current Account Imbalances
I'm looking forward to moderating this panel Wednesday on widening current account imbalances, with IMF MD Kristalina Georgieva, BOE Gov Andrew Bailey, Kristin Forbes, Adam Posen and Helene Rey.
Great Leaders Prioritize Safety by Shouldering Responsibility
Good leaders make you feel safe. They make their employees feel secure. But in creating this environment, it means taking on more responsibility. Comment “HABIT” and I’ll send you an article I wrote not the 12 habits to become a high-performing manager. I think...
Hormuz Crisis Slashes OPEC Output, Sparks Global Energy Turmoil
🎡The Hormuz Crisis Reduces OPEC Production by 7.9 mb/d 🎡Kazakhstan's Crude Production Recovers 🎡EU Dependence on Russian Gas to Increase 🎡Iran War, Hormuz & Petrodollar 🎡US Blockade of the Blockade 🎡Panic and Oil Hoarding 🎡Saudi Oil to China: Watch Chinese Inventories 🎡India to Get Iranian Oil, But...
YouTube Gifts Now Available on Horizontal Mobile Streams
YouTube is expanding Gifts to include Horizontal streams (on mobile devices). It had previously been limited to vertical streams on mobile.
83K MRR Equals $1M ARR, Attendees Surprised
A very MicroConf moment: Attendee: What does this number mean? Four people: $83k monthly recurring revenue is a million a year. https://t.co/T3JH26DOvg
Bezos Earns $80k Salary, $1.6M Perks
Amazon still pays Jeff Bezos $80k in salary—plus $1.6 million for travel and security https://t.co/qpdf4anDZC
UK Bond Market Losers Identified, Risks Explained, Solutions Offered
Posted earlier today: FYI, here’s the link to my column on who lost the UK bond market—the what, why, and so what... and also what to do about it: https://www.ft.com/content/4b258818-4935-4507-b554-bccc5fd05b66 #economy #markets #bonds #uk @financialtimes
Twitch Adds Advertiser Data‑sharing Clause to Streamer Agreement
Twitch has updated the Monetized Streamer Agreement to include new language on how it shares user data with Advertisers.
Validate Ecom Demand Fast with Ugly Site Tests
If I lost everything and had to build a profitable ecom brand by summer, here's exactly what I'd do. 1. RUN THE UGLY WEBSITE TEST. Find a competitor with a horrible site, no real ads, and photos that look like they...
Penske Supports FCC Protecting Local Broadcast Sports Ecosystem
Indy racing legend Roger Penske, winner of the 2019 Presidential Medal of Freedom from @POTUS Trump, backs @FCC Chairman @BrendanCarrFCC on “the need to wisely connect the availability of professional sports on broadcast television to the societal benefits ......
Chipotle's $4B Buyback Equals 15‑year Total
Chipotle repurchased ~$4 billion of stock in the past three years (FY23 - FY25) That's comparable to their repurchase spend in the prior 15 years (FY08 - FY22) https://t.co/mEKhK5LYEy
The Unspoken Grind: Reconciling 128 VAT Transactions
I’m still here 😅 Currently deep in my VAT return… 128 transactions to reconcile 😭 This is the part of running a business no one really talks about Not the content not the growth just… this 😂
Know the Right Time to Maximize SaaS Sale Value
Next up at MicroConf: @einarvollset on maximizing for the value you receive when selling your SaaS business. "When to sell your B2B SaaS"
Venezuela's Bolivar Plummets 84%, Calls for Dollarization
On this week's Hanke's #CurrencyWatchlist, the Venezuelan bolivar ranks as the WORLD'S WORST currency. The bolivar has depreciated by 84% against the USD over the past year. VENEZUELA’S TOP PRIORITY = OFFICIAL DOLLARIZATION. https://t.co/gLHWv0eqUW
Hiring Freezes Risk Massive Experience Gaps Despite AI Hype
Your AI talent planning algorithm is common sense https://t.co/388dvPCeTb Your talent pool is running dry as you freeze hiring, cut workers and worship at the altar of agentic AI utopia. If not careful, enterprises are going to find themselves in...
States Target Sweeps, Sportsbooks, and Prediction Markets
There are 3 major categories of gaming bills still being discussed in statehouses this legislative season (a non-exhaustive list): - Sweeps bans: MD, MN, OK, TN - Sportsbook restrictions: CO, CT, MA (plus long-shot bills in NJ, NY, OH) - Prediction Market bans:...
Goldman Sachs Beats Earnings, Yet Stock Slides Amid Iran Tensions
Goldman Sachs profit jumped 19% in Q1 — but the stock dropped 3% as the war in Iran raises questions about what's ahead for dealmaking and IPOs for the rest of the year.
Time‑Boxed 5‑Phase Discovery Calls Close More Deals
Founders: Your discovery call structure in 5 phases: Minutes 0-3: Rapport (not weather talk) Minutes 3-5: Agenda setting Minutes 5-15: Discovery questions Minutes 15-25: Relevant demo only Minutes 25-30: Concrete next step Reserve final 5 min for close. Clock management wins deals.
Master Business Acumen to Double Your Sales Power
5 books that will make you more dangerous than any sales book: 1. Competitive Strategy — Michael Porter 2. The Value Equation — how ventures create wealth 3. Buy Then Build — analyzing companies 4. The Effective Executive — Peter Drucker 5. Time Really Is...
Beyond Engaged vs Unengaged: 6 Overlooked E‑com Segments
Most ecom brands segment by "engaged vs unengaged" and stop there. Here are 6 segments that most brands skip: https://t.co/SQEJtS1okC
Iran's
@ResourceTalks I mention what most people miss: that I am the only reliable source of inflation measurements in Iran. "Since the war started, the Iranian rial has appreciated about 9-11% against the dollar, and inflation is down from over 80%/yr to...
Housing Bust May Fuel Fed’s Push for Productivity Boom
One interesting cross-current in the mkt is watching the top of the housing market and the commensurate generational drag it could have on inflation. This bust could be the political capital the Fed needs to easy into a productivity boom. Notice...
Congo Miners Slash Chemicals Amid Iran War Supply Disruption
Exclusive: Congo copper and cobalt miners cut chemical use as Iran war disrupts supplies, sources say - https://t.co/5DDE1vPMdu
Become the Answer, Not Just a Keyword Ranker
It’s no longer about ranking for keywords; it’s about being the answer. With AI-powered discovery engines becoming the default, brands need to shift from publishing more content to building predictive, authoritative content systems. At Marketing (re)Focus 2026, I’ll be discussing what this...
Too Many Ads Hurt Performance and User Experience
There’s a fine line between personalization and overload. Rob Janes explains why too many ads don’t just hurt performance—they damage the user experience. See how leading teams are approaching it: https://t.co/eKmsXk6CsW @ad_butler #BrandTrust #hcmktg https://t.co/UqGG6MsvVe
Geopolitical Tensions Offer Buying Opportunities, Says Yardeni
Ed Yardeni tells CNBC that geopolitical events are buying opportunities, even as Trump announces plans to blockade the Strait of Hormuz. https://t.co/L0aaO4wMJK
Hungary Ousts Orbán, Rejecting Corruption and Stagnation
orbán out after 16 years. not about left vs right. voters rejected corruption and stagnation. a very important signal for europe and for trump’s allies. @gzeromedia
Let Social, Not HR, Run Employee Advocacy
My hot take: the reason a lot of employee advocacy programs fall flat is because they're run by HR Employee advocacy — turning employees into brand ambassadors on social — should be run by the social team. Social people know what...
Fast‑track Content Strategy for Founders in Post‑SEO Era
Next up at MicroConf: Amanda Natividad (@amandanat ) on content-marketing in the post-SEO era. "A framework for founders who can't wait 12 months"
Zen Reports Renewable Sale Talks Progressing, Parties Aligned
Zen says sale talks progressing well, all parties “deeply and strategically aligned” on renewables #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/Wl53Esvwsg https://t.co/wrIC8ACnKS
NVDA Isn’t Buying a PC Maker, Rumor Debunked
$NVDA is not buying a PC company. My read is this rumor is ‘The Information’ level nonsense. Mark it. 👊🏻
Start in Silicon Valley, Scale in Secondary Talent Hubs
I think Silicon Valley is a gr8 place to start a company, but a tricky place to scale a company. The talent is very expensive and hard to keep around when the inevitable bumps come. I'd pick a 2nd city...
NYT Proposes Conditional Entry for Chinese Automakers
.@NYTimes opinion piece: “We could allow Chinese automakers to enter the U.S. market provided their cars are manufactured in the U.S., their costs aren’t subsidized by the Chinese government and Chinese automakers satisfy U.S. government security concerns with regard to...
Inflation and Iran Tensions Threaten Mortgage Rate Stability
Today we discussed the recent #inflation data and the complications of the Iran conflict for rates if labor stabilizes. @housingwire @sarahteresa6 #oil #mortgagerates #chartdaddy
Create AI Videos From Terminal with One Command
HeyGen just let you generate AI videos straight from your terminal. One command. One prompt. A fully rendered video with an avatar, voice, and script done. No browser. No dashboard. No clicking around. Here's how it works 👇 https://t.co/UEltezGb85
Higher Oil Prices Need Weak Labor Market to Spare Inflation
We have had elevated oil prices before without much impact on core inflation, but back in 2011-2014, the labor market was softer, and wage growth was much lower with lower nominal growth https://t.co/sgut5B2XBG
CIOs Become Strategic Architects of AI-Driven Processes
CIOs reimagine business processes to reap AI benefits https://t.co/zCwmY3SKYK Many IT leaders have suddenly found themselves in a central role to rethink how business gets done. This is broadly opening the door to business leadership for the CIO.
Merck's $30B Offer Now Exceeds Revolution's Market Cap
Reminder that Merck tried to buy Revolution for $28-$32B (per Jan reporting from FT), vs current market cap after today's great data of $26.5B https://t.co/hoq2P0oiG9
AI Saves Five Hours Weekly, but Workflow Lag Wastes It
AI already frees about five hours of work per person each week. Much of that time still disappears into low-value tasks, because workflows evolve slower than the technology that accelerates them. Source @Gartner_inc Link https://t.co/YK4RfFbCJc via @antgrasso https://t.co/n6fJ4h5aSt
YouTube Live Adds Gifts to All Formats, Expands Globally
Live streaming is a massive part of YouTube, and that’s because of the @youtubecreators who build incredible communities on our platform. We’re rolling out some major updates to YouTube Live to improve the experience and help creators make more money: ↔️We're expanding...
US Global Police Era Ends; China Rises, Europe Resists
Fact is that the past 40 years in an abnormality caused by the dominante of the USA enabling USA to police the world. With the rise of China that dominance is over and the world is back to normal. Europa...
Email Metrics Mislead: Focus on These Real Indicators
6 email metrics that are lying to you. Your dashboard says everything is fine, but most of these numbers are showing you an incomplete picture. Here's what to actually look at: https://t.co/gUFuntorod
Jack Dorsey Plans Near‑Zero Hierarchy, 6,000 Direct
So @jack wants ~6,000 employees reporting directly to him in the new version of the company. Layers between CEO and any employee in the company: ~5 today → 2-3 this year → basically zero https://t.co/nWtEzM6td6
Marketing and Distribution, Not Product, Drive $0‑$1 Success
The little-known truth about $0-$1 ... the hard part isn't the product, it's the marketing and distribution.