The Sports TV Bubble Is Finally Popping
The Disney-YouTube TV standoff has blacked out college football and Monday Night Football for 10 million subscribers. This isn’t just about money—it’s about whether live sports are worth what networks claim.
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Palantir CEO: Patriotism Makes You Rich, Critics Are Parasites
Alex Karp isn’t holding back against Palantir’s critics. The CEO called analysts who doubted the stock “parasitic” and argued they cost everyday Americans massive gains. He insists patriotism and profits go hand in hand.
Hermès Bags Are Now a Hedge Fund Strategy
A venture-backed wealth tech company has created hedge funds dedicated exclusively to Hermès Birkin and Kelly bags. The initial fund raised $1 million and delivered 34% net ROI with a 43-day average resale timeline. Backed by Christie’s, this marks the first Hermès-dedicated investment fund strategy
Firefly’s big defense pivot after $855 million SciTec buy
Firefly Aerospace is accelerating its defense business following its $855 million acquisition of SciTec. The company is positioning for the Pentagon’s massive Golden Dome missile defense initiative while recovering from a recent rocket explosion.
Why Your Company’s Purpose Statement Is Probably Failing
According to Forbes, purpose isn’t something to find but something to build through consistent action. The most effective leaders embed purpose in daily decisions, work design, and visible behaviors rather than treating it as a marketing slogan.
EU investigates Google’s anti-spam policy impact on publishers
European regulators are investigating Google’s implementation of its site reputation abuse policy and its impact on publisher rankings. The probe could lead to fines up to 10% of Alphabet’s global revenue if DMA violations are found. Google calls the investigation “misguided” and defends its anti-sp
Why AI Implementation Is Harder Than It Looks
According to Inc, Adam Caplan leads AI initiatives at Altimetrik, a 6,000-employee engineering firm. He previously helped build Salesforce’s GenAI products and chaired their advisory board. His experience reveals why AI implementation remains challenging for most enterprises.
Milestone raises $10M to track AI’s real coding ROI
Milestone just secured $10 million in seed funding to solve one of enterprise AI’s biggest headaches: proving the ROI of coding assistants. The platform connects AI tool usage with engineering metrics, but requires deep codebase access that initially made investors nervous.
EU Has Its ‘Foot on Our Neck,’ Says Telecom Boss
Liberty Global’s CEO says the EU has had its “foot on our neck” for 20 years and has done nothing about Mario Draghi’s recommendations. The telecom industry wants faster merger approvals and regulatory reforms to compete globally.
Dyson’s Surprising Pivot From Vacuums to Beauty
Dyson has quietly become a major player in the beauty industry. The engineering company invested heavily in hair care technology, with engineers now working on everything from cord designs to cold-pressed oils.