Posts by Liam Redmond
L.A. social media addiction verdict set to unleash more lawsuits — and force changes
Two of America’s largest tech companies suffered stunning defeats in court this week, sustaining early jolts in what could prove to be a seismic shift in how social media operates amid a new landscape of legal risk. Meta and Google both vowed to appeal verdicts that were handed down by civil juries in Los Angeles…
Read MoreEurope: Shares fall as mixed Middle East signals cloud outlook
Published Sat, Mar 28, 2026 · 12:13 PM [BENGALURU] European shares fell on Friday (Mar 27) but logged a modest gain for the week, illustrating the conflicting signals from the Middle East that investors have had to grapple with. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index dropped 0.9 per cent on the day and was last trading…
Read MoreThe Top 5 Sales Speakers Driving Real Change in 2026
Most sales keynotes create a spike in energy. Few change how teams perform once the room clears. Today’s organizations want more than inspiration. They want speakers who translate insight into execution, driving better conversations, stronger relationships, and consistent performance across teams. The speakers leading the way in 2026 go beyond storytelling. They bring practical frameworks,…
Read MoreFounders who get taken seriously do these 7 subtle things
If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything “right” but still not being taken seriously, you’re not imagining it. Early-stage founders often assume credibility comes from traction alone. But in reality, perception forms long before metrics catch up. Investors, partners, and even early hires are constantly reading between the lines. The difference between being seen…
Read MoreScammer who claimed more than 30K in benefits claiming she couldn’t leave home was caught surfing in Mexico
A UK woman who claimed more than $30,000 in government benefits while claiming her anxiety was so crippling she couldn’t even leave the house was caught surfing and ziplining on vacation in Mexico. Catherine Wieland, 33, from Goring-by-Sea in England, admitted to bilking benefits for more than two years while als claiming her condition was…
Read More7 reasons “follow your passion” is dangerous advice for entrepreneurs
If you’ve spent any time around startup content, you’ve heard it: follow your passion. It sounds inspiring, almost like a permission slip to build something meaningful. But if you’re in the trenches of building, worrying about runway, chasing product market fit, and trying to get your first real customers, you’ve probably felt the gap between…
Read MoreNetflix prices are rising again, hitting $27 a month
Netflix prices in the U.S. are going up — again. For the second time in a little over a year, the streaming service will demand a few more dollars a month from its subscribers. Netflix’s standard plan with ads will now cost $8.99, up $1. Both the prices for the standard plan with no ads…
Read MoreSuccess Is A String Of Pivots
People love the overnight win. That story sells. But that’s not how real growth works. My path proves that. It’s messy, fast, and full of pivots. Here’s my take: success comes from stacking hard reps, not waiting for perfect timing. You move, learn, and adjust. Then you do it again. The Myth Of Linear Success…
Read More7 ways high-performing founders rest better instead of just working harder
You’ve probably felt it before. That quiet pressure that says if you just push a little longer, answer one more email, squeeze in one more sprint, things will finally click. Early-stage founders live in that loop. But if you zoom out and look at the ones who actually sustain momentum over years, not just months,…
Read MoreSavannah Guthrie believes most of the ransom notes were sick money grabs — but two were likely genuine
Savannah Guthrie believes most of the ransom notes were sick fakes — but two were likely genuine and from her mom’s kidnapper. “There are a lot of different notes, I think that came and I think most of them … are not real and I didn’t see them,” the “Today” host said. Savannah Guthrie speaks…
Read MoreCommentary: Sora’s demise doesn’t mean the AI bubble is bursting anytime soon
ChatGPT would like you to know that, despite what you may have heard on social media, the abrupt closing of Sora, OpenAI’s nascent platform for creating video shorts, “does not” mean that the public is increasingly disenchanted with AI-generated video content. Or “AI slop” as it is known in online vernacular. Yes, ChatGPT concedes, Sora…
Read More7 small financial systems that save founders from chaos later
If you’ve ever opened your bank account and felt a quiet spike of anxiety because you’re not exactly sure what’s going on, you’re not alone. Most early-stage founders don’t fail because of bad ideas. They fail because money becomes messy, reactive, and unclear. The tricky part is that financial chaos doesn’t feel urgent until it…
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