Thursday, November 9th

☁️ Be Delusional With Your Dreams

November 09, 2023

What’s In This Email

  • Be delusional with your dreams

  • Does every societal conflict really need a corporate statement?

  • Etobicoke entrepreneur wins $40,000 from Molson Coors

  • Elon Musk’s X introduces Grok

  • Notable Spotlight: Donna’s

  • Notable Plug 🔌

✍️ TAKE NOTE

'Be Delusional About Your Dreams': How This Entrepreneur Caught the Attention of Nike

In a recent episode of The Jeff Fenster Show, Jeff interviews Charlie Rocket, a hip-hop entrepreneur, music manager, and Nike athlete. Charlie's inspiring journey is a testament to the power of self-belief, taking risks, and making dreams come true.

Key Takeaways

  • Believe in yourself and have a delusional relationship with your dreams.

  • Take risks and trust in your vision.

  • Write down your dreams daily and exchange energy to achieve them.

  • Use your resources, relationships, and ideas to help others.

Does every societal conflict really require a corporate statement?

Photo by Mikhail Nilov

In today's climate, companies are often pressured to join the conversation on contentious societal issues, but choosing when to speak up can be a minefield. The expectation for corporate commentary has become a staple in the news cycle, with companies issuing statements on everything from conflicts to social issues. However, the recent corporate reactions to the conflict between Israel and Hamas have reignited the debate over the real need for such corporate input. With every statement comes the risk of internal conflict or public backlash, leaving businesses to tread carefully in a landscape where every word is scrutinized.

Key Takeaways

  • The expectation for corporations to issue public statements on societal conflicts is increasingly common, but the necessity of such statements is questionable.

  • Executives face a no-win situation with corporate statements: they can be seen as performative or inauthentic, and both can cause internal discord.

  • Neutral statements that satisfy all are nearly impossible to craft.

  • 22% of Americans have boycotted a brand due to disagreeing with their corporate stance.

  • Brands like Bud Light have suffered financially from boycotts due to partnerships or statements.

  • Not making a statement can also lead to backlash, as seen with Harvard University during the Israel-Hamas crisis.

  • Companies can be unwillingly drawn into political issues, as happened with Starbucks when an employee union tweeted support for Palestinians.

  • Understanding the shifting preferences of employees and consumers regarding corporate activism is crucial.

  • Companies must navigate the "damned if you do, damned if you don't" scenario with care.

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 🌐 AROUND THE INTERWEBS  

Marley Alles, an Etobicoke entrepreneur, wins a $40,000 startup grant from Molson Coors. Alles founded a peer-to-peer women’s clothing rental app called Rax, known to be one of the first clothing rental apps in Canada. Alles was awarded the grant after successfully delivering a 60-second elevator pitch to Coors Original, located in downtown Toronto, beating four other contestants.

Elon Musk's X introduces "Grok," a chatbot challenging existing AI platforms like ChatGPT by prioritizing uncensored content and aims to present unfiltered perspectives on real-time news. Musk believes Grok will offer a more truthful alternative to mainstream media narratives despite potential risks.

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🧠 Today, We Learned: A secret hall in Mount Rushmore referred to as the “Hall of Records” contains 16 porcelain tablets for future generations.

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