The operator's briefing · June 25, 2026
Run by operators, not bloggers.
Leadership
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Mark Zuckerberg's 2026 AI bet, $145B capex, and 8,000 layoffs hold real leadership lessons. See what to copy, what to skip, and how to lead with conviction.
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Positioning, segmentation and marketing that actually sells.
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