Posts by Liam Redmond
Judge indefinitely bars Trump from fining University of California over alleged discrimination
The Trump administration cannot fine the University of California or summarily cut the school system’s federal funding over claims it allows antisemitism or other forms of discrimination, a federal judge ruled late Friday in a sharply worded decision. US District Judge Rita Lin in San Francisco issued a preliminary injunction barring the administration from cancelling…
Read MoreColumn: AI can perform a song, but can it make art?
The most insulting thing about the success of Breaking Rust, an artificial intelligence “artist” that topped Billboard’s Country Digital Song Sales Chart this week, is the titles of the hits. “Walk My Way.” “Living on Borrowed Time.” The EP — which is also on the charts — is called “Resilient,” as if Breaking Rust spent…
Read MorePeople are dumping Tinder. The dating app wants to reignite its spark by getting singles offline
More than a decade ago, Tinder became the hottest dating app, transforming modern romance by making it possible for singles to swipe through people’s profiles, match and meet up. Now, Tinder is fighting to keep the flame alive. Sometimes in unexpected ways. Last month, it convinced UCLA students to meet in a big group in…
Read MoreDelivery bots can now bring you groceries in these L.A. neighborhoods
Rolling food delivery bots powered by Coco Robotics will now transport everyday essentials and groceries to customers in Los Angeles, Chicago and Miami, the company announced Thursday. The bots are already a common sight in L.A., where they have been delivering hot meals from restaurants since April through a partnership with DoorDash. The pink and…
Read MoreYour Brand Needs One Emotional North Star
Every strong brand lives or dies on emotion. As Erik Huberman, I’ve seen founders obsess over fonts, funnels, and features while missing the single question that matters: what do you want people to feel? That answer should guide everything you say and do. My view is simple: you need one core emotional driver that sits…
Read MoreWhat Sustainable Ambition Looks Like (and why most people miss it)
You probably carry two competing stories in your head. One says you must grip the throttle, sleep at the office, raise now, hire faster, ship yesterday. The other whispers that you cannot burn your future self to fund today’s goals. Sustainable ambition is the quiet middle path. It is not smaller, it is sturdier. Founders…
Read MoreHow to know when your product-market fit is real—or just luck
You’ve got early traction. Customers are talking, revenue is growing, and your Slack is full of emojis. But somewhere between your investor updates and the next sprint, a question keeps nagging you: Is this product-market fit—or just a lucky streak? Every founder faces this moment. The uncertainty feels like standing on a cliff with fog…
Read MoreGrindr chairman steps down amid his bid to take the company private
The West Hollywood-based queer dating app Grindr could soon go private after the chair of the board submitted a buyout bid and stepped down from his position. James Lu, who served on Grindr’s board for more than five years, said last week he was resigning to focus on personal business pursuits. In October, Lu and…
Read MoreStop Chasing Validation Build Brands People Trust
As a founder and operator, I’ve learned that growth isn’t magic. It’s method. The Hawk Method breaks it into three parts: awareness, nurturing, and trust. My view is simple. If you don’t build trust into your brand, you’ll rent attention forever. That’s expensive, fragile, and unsustainable. This matters because anyone can buy clicks. Few can…
Read MoreMichigan, New Jersey, and More: The States Driving Legal Online Casino Play
Online casino gaming continues to expand across the United States, with some states shaping the path forward more than others. A growing number of regions now allow residents to access legal online platforms for slots, table games, and other forms of digital wagering. While federal law leaves much of the regulation to individual states, several…
Read MoreMarketing Insights From Someone Who’s Seen It All
After twelve years in the marketing trenches working with over 6,000 companies, I’ve developed a unique perspective on what actually works in this field. As the founder and CEO of Hawk Media, I’ve had the privilege of serving as an outsourced CMO and marketing team to more than 600 brands across virtually every industry. This…
Read MoreCalifornia backs down on AI laws so more tech leaders don’t flee the state
California’s tech companies, the epicenter of the state’s economy, sent politicians a loud message this year: Back down from restrictive artificial intelligence regulation or they’ll leave. The tactic appeared to have worked, activists said, because some politicians weakened or scrapped guardrails to mitigate AI’s biggest risks. Gov. Gavin Newsom rejected a bill aimed at making…
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