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Nov 11 11 tweets 3 min read
Peter Thiel recruited Sam Altman, Reid Hoffman, Davd Sacks, Chad Hurley, and Keith Rabois. He also partnered with Elon Musk.

By repeatedly asking these four questions, he's managed to pinpoint 20-somethings destined to become billionaires.

Test yourself with these questions: Image This is one of my favorite videos on hiring because the advice is so unconventional and seemingly contradictory:
Nov 4 10 tweets 3 min read
In 1959, when Lee Kuan Yew became prime minister, Singapore was suffocating under poverty.

But then Lee made three controversial decisions to transform Singapore from swamps to a first-world country.

Here is what he did (and why it worked): 🧵 Image
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Look at this graph 👇🏽

The world's highest paid politician is from Singapore.

All thanks to Lee, who in 1959 paid politicians 22x the average salary, despite Singapore being poor.

He knew for country to prosper, he needs super-efficient leaders 👇🏽 Image
Aug 24 10 tweets 3 min read
Netflix uses "Keeper Test" to maintain cut-throat competition among their employees

It's controversial, but it's helped them stay innovative for over two decades.

Here's what it is and how you can adapt it for your team🧵 Image The 'keeper test' is brutally simple:

Managers regularly ask themselves, "If this person wanted to leave, would I fight hard to keep them?"

If the answer is no, it's time for a serious conversation.

But that's just the top of the iceberg !
Jul 29 15 tweets 2 min read
Elon Musk shared a manipulated Kamala Harris video.

Here’s why it matters 👇 Image Elon Musk shared an edited version of Kamala Harris's campaign ad on X (formerly Twitter).

The video was manipulated to mock Harris, raising concerns about misinformation and the use of deepfake technology.
Jun 8, 2023 7 tweets 4 min read
Apple's Revolutionary AI Innovations at WWDC 2023

A Thread 🧵

#AI #WWDC23 #Apple 1️/ Journal app on iOS 17: AI-powered daily journal combining music, photos, podcasts, messages, and more.

#JournalApp #AI
Jun 7, 2023 6 tweets 5 min read
BREAKING NEWS: Lionel Messi has agreed to join Inter Miami in the MLS as first reported by @FabrizioRomano

#InterMiami #Messi #MLS Messi has rejected a world record contract offer worth €1 billion per year from Al Hilal.

He had no interest in moving to Saudi Arabia and preferred to join David Beckham’s project in Miami.

#InterMiami #Messi #MLS
Jun 6, 2023 9 tweets 5 min read
BIG NEWS: Apple's Vision Pro headset is here!

A whole new world of "spatial computing" awaits us.

Say hello to the future of tech, blending reality with the digital realm.

#AppleEvent #WWDC23 This isn't just another gadget you stare at - this is a device you EXPERIENCE!

Control a 3D interface with your keyboard, game controller, or even simulated apps within Xcode.

Your home view is now 360-degrees!
Jun 6, 2023 6 tweets 4 min read
Microsoft just got slapped with a $20m fine for spying on kids.

Here’s what you need to know: (Thread)

#Microsoft #Xbox #Privacy 1/6 Microsoft violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act by collecting data on children who had started Xbox accounts without parental consent. They also shared the data with third parties. #COPPA #FTC 2/6
Jun 6, 2023 8 tweets 3 min read
HOLD UP: Apple just dropped Apple Vision Pro.

It’s a whole AR computer in your headset.

Say goodbye to reality as you know it.

#WWDC23 #AppleVisionPro #AR This is the “first Apple product you look through, not at.”

You can interact with the 3D interface using your eyes, hands, and voice.

The home view is like a hologram in front of you.
Jun 6, 2023 6 tweets 7 min read
🔥 AI is changing the world faster than ever. Here are some of the most mind-blowing AI news from last week that you don't want to miss:

🧵 A thread 1/ AI Builder: a new app by Microsoft that lets you create and train AI models without coding. Use them for image recognition, text analysis, and more.

nypost.com/2023/05/28/mic…

#microsoft #aibuilder #windows #programming #artificialintelligence