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The Chain delivers sharp, commercially grounded analysis on global supply chains—from AI adoption challenges to geopolitical risk and ESG complexity. For anyone interested in how technology, policy, and operations intersect at scale, this is essential reading. The Global Supply Chain Council brings 260,000+ executive perspectives from APAC, Middle East, and Europe, offering insights you won't find in technology-focused publications alone.
The team behind TechCrunch built the publication of record for Silicon Valley. Now they're doing the same for defence and security tech with Resilience Media. Dr Tobias Stone and Leslie Hitchcock cover the intersection of startups, national security, and democratic resilience; founder profiles, funding announcements, policy papers, and thought leadership from people shaping this critical sector. If you're building, investing, or working in defence tech, this is essential reading.
Guillermo Flor delivers what most startup advice lacks: actionable specificity. From data room templates VCs actually want to see, to the $1M ARR playbook drawn from companies like HeyGen and Lemlist, Product Market Fit provides the practical tools founders need—not just theory. Essential reading for anyone navigating the path from first customers to fundraising.
Lorenzo taught himself software engineering, ML, and cryptography. Now he teaches others with the clarity that only comes from learning things the hard way. As a founder, I find this invaluable. No assumptions. No shortcuts. Just how it actually works.
Ollie Whitehouse is the CTO of the UK's National Cyber Security Centre. His weekly digest distils the most relevant threat intelligence, tooling, and policy developments for operational cyber defenders; straight from someone with genuine visibility into the UK's threat landscape. No marketing. No vendor spin. Just curated, technically grounded analysis that saves hours of trawling through disparate sources. Essential reading for anyone responsible for protecting organisational estates.
Rubén Domínguez and Chris Tottman built The Founders Corner for founders who need practical guidance, not theory. Weekly content on fundraising strategies, scaling tactics, and real lessons from operators who've actually done it. With Rubén's VC perspective and Chris's operational experience, you get both sides of the table. Actionable advice you can use immediately. If you're raising capital or scaling a startup, subscribe.
Joel Salinas cuts through the AI noise. Leadership in Change delivers practical frameworks you can implement Monday morning, not breathless hype about how AI will change everything. His concept of "AI hoarding" versus strategic AI leadership hits home; too many organisations chase tools without strategy. Joel helps you lead with intention rather than react to the latest trend. Clear thinking. No fluff. Worth your time.
AI infrastructure matters. But so does the human using it. ClariSynth helps creators build lighter, sustainable AI workflows without the noise. If your current setup feels heavier than it should, this is the antidote. Calm, practical, worth your inbox.
Fintricity challenges the AI consulting status quo. Their Substack explores what ‘AI First’ actually means for enterprises; from data foundations and technology stacks to the human and organisational challenges of real transformation. For leaders serious about moving beyond pilots
John Amaechi cuts through the noise of leadership theory to focus on what actually matters: the compound effect of daily behaviours. His work on behavioural discipline, communication cadence, and addressing drift before it becomes failure resonates deeply with anyone building or leading organisations. Essential reading for leaders who understand that strategy without execution discipline is just aspiration.
Abedalhady’s Alchemist is a must-follow for any serious creator. He solves the real problem most writers face, not ideas, but execution. His systems on content planning, AI workflows, and scaling production are battle-tested and actionable.