Hey everyone, quick update. Today’s Media Matrix call is canceled. I know, I know… not the most exciting announcement. 😂 But instead of squeezing it in and rushing through it, I’d rather make sure the next one is actually helpful, clear, and worth your time. So no call today. Use this time to catch up, review anything you missed, work on your content, or just breathe for a second. We’ll continue with Media Matrix on the next scheduled call. What would you love us to focus on next when we meet again?

How to Build a Real Operating Plan: Inside a Fully Linked Startup FP&A Model (12 minute read) Most founders think they understand their business because they track revenue and cash, until one unexpected shift breaks the illusion. This piece shows why real planning means modeling how everything connects, from hiring to churn to runway, and how a proper FP&A system turns guesswork into something you can actually defend to investors The SEC drops its four-year-old investigation into EV startup Faraday Future (8 minute read) After years of scrutiny and warnings of possible enforcement, the case simply… ends with nothing. The quiet conclusion removes a major overhang for the EV startup and raises an uncomfortable question about how much damage long investigations can do even when they lead nowhere This Lawsuit Against Big Tech Could Change Social Media Forever (18 minute read) A legal battle targeting two of the internet’s biggest platforms is starting to probe the foundations of how social networks operate and compete. If it succeeds, the ripple effects could redefine everything from data control to how dominant platforms are allowed to grow Today's AI Newsletter To Thrive Today, You Have to Become An Agentic Deployment Expert. But So, So Few Actually Are. (7 minute read) In the evolving AI landscape (2023-2026), becoming an 'agentic deployment expert' is crucial. Few top managers meet this benchmark. Don't just ask about tool familiarity - inquire about actual deployments in the past 30 days. Why Responsible AI is the Bedrock of AI-Powered Applications (8 minute read) Building AI that works is only half the job, the real challenge is making sure people can trust it. This piece lays out a practical framework of eight design principles that turn vague concerns like bias, hallucinations, and security into concrete product decisions, arguing that teams who bake these in from day one move faster and avoid costly failures later. Today's Tech Newsletter Why your next mobile app is probably headless (6 minute read)

Creators, this Thursday I’m going LIVE on Zoom to answer your questions and show you how Media Matrix can help you create content faster, cleaner, and with way less stress. If you’ve been stuck wondering: ✨ What do I post? ✨ How do I create faster? ✨ How do I make my content look better? ✨ How are other creators doing so much with AI? ✨ Can one app really help organize the whole process? This Q&A call is for you. We’ll be talking about Media Matrix, the AI-powered app built to help creators go from idea to content without the overwhelm. Bring your questions. Bring your content struggles. Bring your “I need this to be easier” energy. 🗓 Thursday, 6/4/26 ⏰ 11AM CT 📍 LIVE on Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87570180224?pwd=4KRfyp9lxvsWu2LZuDb1mzg4X47hgI.1 Drop a 🔥 or comment “Q&A” if you are interested to come. The creators who learn the tools first are the ones who move the fastest. 🚀

Launching next week.. Request to join now and be amongst the first in the door Jason Hagelberg and I are launching a new community, called Summitters — a community for people who want to grow their audience through collaboration instead of doing everything alone. Summits, bundles, podcast collabs, guest speaker swaps, joint events. Basically — if it's a we thing, Summitters is the place for it. Here's what's happening during launch week (May 18–22): 🎁 A free collaborative Freebie Bundle — resources from founding members all themed around audience growth through collaboration 🎲 Daily Raffles — 3 winners pulled every day, including prizes like featured speaker and event listings in our directory Founding membership is completely free and doors open Monday. Grab the link and request to join, and you'll be amongst the first to enter the room. If growing through collaboration is on your radar — come join us. 😊 👉 SUMMITTERS COMMUNITY LINK

One thing I’ve noticed after reviewing different business websites lately: A lot of businesses don’t actually need a complete overhaul. Sometimes they just need: clearer messaging better structure smoother user experience stronger first impressions Small improvements can completely change how professional and trustworthy a business feels online. So for a short time, I’m opening a few discounted website spots for people who’ve been meaning to improve their online presence but kept putting it off. Keeping it limited to around tot First 10 people so I can actually give proper attention to each one. If it’s something you’ve been thinking about, feel free to reach out or Drop Comment