Pepper just got a DTC glow-up

Why Pepper Just Got a DTC Glow-Up (And What It Means for Food Brands) For years, the pepper aisle has been the Rodney Dangerfield of the spice world: it gets no respect. While olive oil, tinned fish, and chili crisp have undergone stunning DTC makeovers—think Graza’s squeeze bottles, Fishwife’s vibrant tins, and Fly By Jing’s … Read more

Elon Musk says he’s personally reviewing job applications as SpaceX ramps up hiring

“Exceptional Ability” Over Experience: How Elon Musk’s Zero-Prior-Experience Hiring Playbook Could Reshape Your GTM Team If you’re a VP of Sales or CRO in SaaS, you’re likely sitting on a pile of résumés that all say the same thing: “10+ years in enterprise SaaS.” But Elon Musk just tore that playbook to shreds. On May … Read more

San Jose mayor Matt Mahan wants to prove he’s not just another ‘Silicon Valley guy.’ Will Californians buy it?

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan’s California Governor Run: Can He Shed the ‘Silicon Valley Guy’ Label and Win Voter Trust? H1: San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan Wants to Prove He’s Not Just Another ‘Silicon Valley Guy.’ Will Californians Buy It? In March 2026, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan sat in the hot seat on The … Read more

Busyness is killing strategic thinking. Here’s how to prevent that from happening

Busyness Is Killing Strategic Thinking: How Leaders Can Reclaim Their Edge There’s a quiet epidemic sweeping through the C-suite and sales floors of B2B tech companies. It’s not a lack of talent, budget, or market opportunity. It’s the relentless, dopamine-fueled addiction to being busy—and it’s costing leaders the one thing their businesses need most right … Read more