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Aug 26
One thing separates creators from consumers

Enterprise applications are complex — there is an insane amount of information that is to be displayed that contains data from various sources, modules and users. There are complex graphs, usage patterns, and lists of data that need to be skimmed through before one can make sense of what the console is getting at. “The biggest challenge […]

Aug 26
What to do if your product isn’t growing

As a founder, product lead at Pinterest and PM for a couple products at Google, as well as a growth partner for Initialized Capital, I’ve seen many product teams struggle to grow. Many products start out with a bang. Some find product-market fit with sustained growth. A few have gone through spurts of hyper-growth. But […]

Aug 26
Should startups care about profitability? More news at 10

There are certain topics that even some of the smartest people I talk with who aren’t startup oriented can’t fully grok. One of them is whether profitability matters. It’s common cocktail party chatter to hear people confidently pronounce that some well known startup is sure to blow up. Or you know the other one — the one […]

Jul 20
Puerto Rico Condemned for Banning Gender-Affirming Care for Under-21s: ‘Cruel and Inhumane’

Puerto Rico has come under fire from LGBTQ+ advocates and medical professionals after signing a new law that bans gender-affirming healthcare for people under 21, one of the most restrictive measures of its kind in any US jurisdiction. Governor Jenniffer González-Colón signed the controversial bill into law late on Wednesday (16 July). The legislation prohibits […]

Jul 19
Colbert’s LGBTQ+ Legacy: Satire With Purpose

CBS has announced the cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, just one day after the comedian publicly criticised CBS parent company Paramount Global for its $16 million settlement in a lawsuit brought by former President Donald Trump. The lawsuit accused CBS’ 60 Minutes of misleading editing in an October 2024 interview with then-Vice […]

Jul 19
California Governor Gavin Newsom Faces Backlash Over Comments on Trans Kids in Sport

California Governor Gavin Newsom has reignited controversy within the LGBTQ+ community by claiming it isn’t “homophobic” to oppose transgender girls participating in school sports—comments that have drawn sharp criticism for misgendering and for aligning with conservative rhetoric. In a lengthy interview with conservative podcaster Shawn Ryan, Newsom reflected on his legacy, including his bold move […]

Jul 19
Malaysia Arrests 12 in Raid on Alleged “Gay Party” Amid LGBTQ+ Crackdown

Authorities in Malaysia’s conservative state of Kelantan have arrested 12 men following a raid on what police described as a “gay party”, as part of an intensifying nationwide crackdown on LGBTQ+ people. According to regional news outlet Sloboden Pecat, the arrests occurred despite officers finding no evidence of sexual activity at the event. However, the […]

Jul 18
US Government Ordered to Restore $6.2 Million in Funding to LGBTQ+ and HIV Organisations

The US government has been forced to return more than $6.2 million in federal funding to LGBTQ+ and HIV advocacy groups following a major court ruling that struck down executive orders issued by President Donald Trump. The funding had been cut earlier this year after Trump, shortly after returning to the White House in January, […]