Posts by Liam Redmond
Tech sell-off, Bitcoin drop test retail investor strength ahead of SpaceX IPO
[NEW YORK] For years, Wall Street has benefited from one of the most reliable forces in modern markets: a retail-trader army willing to buy almost anything. Friday (Jun 5) offered a glimpse of what happens when several of those trades come under pressure at the same time. Artificial-intelligence stocks suffered their sharpest selloff in months,…
Read More3 ways to find your content voice before you feel like an expert
If you’ve ever opened LinkedIn, stared at the blinking cursor, and thought, “Who am I to talk about this?” you’re not alone. Many early-stage founders assume they need more experience, more customers, or a bigger audience before they can start creating content. The problem is that content is often how those opportunities arrive in the…
Read MoreTurning Service Sales Into Market Making
I’ve spent my career building and scaling companies by finding simple levers that create outsized results. Here’s one that many leaders miss. Service firms can become market makers, not just vendors. That shift changes growth curves for everyone involved. My stance is direct: turn your sales force into a distribution engine for tools your clients…
Read MoreIran declares Hezbollah support, demands Israel leave Southern Lebanon — as US peace deal in is doubt
DUBAI — Iran has reaffirmed support for its Lebanese ally Hezbollah and demanded Israel withdraw from southern Lebanon, underscoring complications facing an interim deal to end the broader conflict between the US and Iran. Iran has made a cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah a condition for any peace deal with Washington to resolve the regional war, now in its…
Read More5 strategies to build trust before you have authority
If you’re an early-stage founder, you’ve probably felt the frustration of having a great idea, a solid product, or a valuable service, only to realize that nobody knows who you are. Investors hesitate. Customers ask for proof. Potential partners seem more interested in your track record than your vision. This is one of the least…
Read MoreJPMorgan upgrades Tesla to ‘neutral’, expects robotics to drive long-term growth
The bank hikes its price target on the electric-vehicle maker’s shares to US$475 from US$145 Published Fri, Jun 5, 2026 · 07:40 PM [BENGALURU] JPMorgan upgraded Elon Musk-led Tesla to “neutral” from “underweight” on Friday (Jun 5). The bank cited that the electric-vehicle maker’s valuation is increasingly driven by its push into autonomous driving and…
Read MoreLatest data show Californian conundrum: high growth but high unemployment
California, the epicenter of the artificial intelligence boom, continues to grow its economy faster than the nation, but more people are losing their jobs and the cost of living remains high. New economic indicators released this week show how the Golden State is grappling with the effects of the Iran war, as well as an…
Read More6 things founders misunderstand about personal branding
If you’ve spent any time on LinkedIn, you’ve probably had the same thought many founders have: “Do I really need to become a content creator to build a successful company?” It’s an understandable reaction. Personal branding has become one of the most talked-about growth strategies in entrepreneurship, yet much of the advice surrounding it feels…
Read More7 Productivity Tips for Entrepreneurs With Long Desk Hours
Long desk hours are a reality for many entrepreneurs. Unfortunately, spending most of the day at the workstation can make it challenging to stay productive, focused, and energized. As tasks pile up and distractions come up, you can experience mental fatigue and physical discomfort. The good thing is that small adjustments to your routine can…
Read MoreDaddy longlegs spiders shock scientists as they gobble up unusual prey like ‘gummy bears’
More like daddy frog legs. Although known for eating bugs and other invertebrates, it appears daddy longlegs are pursuing bigger game. Researchers observed these gangly arachnids chowing down on small frogs that are bigger than themselves in South America, as detailed in ribbeting research in the journal Ecology and Evolution. “Finding these animals eating frogs was…
Read MorePerks Don’t Build Culture—Meaningful Work Does
I’m Erik Huberman, and I’ve hired hundreds of people while building Hawke Media. Over and over, I see leaders throw money at perks and wonder why their team still feels checked out. Here’s my take: perks don’t build real culture. Fair pay and meaningful work do. Free coffee and ping-pong tables won’t fix a broken…
Read More7 things that happen when you stop curating and start communicating
If you’re building a business in 2026, you’ve probably felt the pressure to look polished at all times. Every LinkedIn post gets edited five times. Every website update is scrutinized. Every announcement is carefully staged to create the right impression. Founders often spend so much energy curating how they appear that they accidentally stop communicating…
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