Quantum’s next unicorns are being built now
Quantum’s next unicorns are being built now 🦄 Inside the scramble for quantum’s commercial edge By Daniel Ionescu This week I was back in London for Economist Impact’s 4th annual Commercialising Quantum Global summit. The big question for founders, business leaders, and anyone betting on the future: how close are we, really, to the age […]
Don’t let AI kill your personal brand 🛡️
Don’t let AI kill your personal brand 🛡️ Everyone sounds like AI. Make your voice unpromptable… with AI By Daniel Ionescu I’ve spoken with dozens of founders about how building a personal brand has fuelled their growth, sales, and even hiring. It’s become a real catalyst for founders, but it’s not all upside. When your […]
Burnout warning signs 🧯 and how to fix them
Burnout warning signs 🧯 and how to fix them Lessons from Millennial Masters on building for the long haul By Daniel Ionescu You rarely see burnout coming. Most founders think it’s just a rough week, another all-nighter, a patch to “push through.” I’ve fallen for it too, telling myself it’s normal to feel run-down, that […]
Your calendar is your secret weapon 🗓️
Your calendar is your secret weapon 🗓️ And your to-do list is the ammunition By Daniel Ionescu Order out of chaos: Real power comes from a well-blocked calendar. Illustration: ImageFX/MM Every founder I’ve ever interviewed for Millennial Masters swears by their calendar, their endless to-do lists, and the odd sticky note stuck to the side […]
Digital advertising is a scam 🔥 Build a brand or get burned
Digital advertising is a scam 🔥 Build a brand or get burned 7 reasons why the ad machine is rigged, from Tom Goodwin By Daniel Ionescu Wait, what?! Didn’t I just tell you brand is dead and distribution is king? A couple of months ago, that’s exactly where the story landed: build a great product, own your […]
Can’t take a break? It’s not your business 🔒
Can’t take a break? It’s not your business 🔒 When everything depends on you, freedom isn’t on the menu By Daniel Ionescu Out of office? Not quite. Still chained to the desk. Illustration: ImageFX/MM For 15 years, I barely took holidays: phone never off, inbox always open, never set an out-of-office reply. I couldn’t risk […]
These 3 words are killing your emails 📨
These 3 words are killing your emails 📨 If “Hope you’re well” is your go-to, brace yourself By Daniel Ionescu Some phrases are better left buried. Illustration: ImageFX/MM I’ve been guilty of this more times than I can count. You probably have too. For years, every email I sent kicked off with “Hope you’re well” […]
The only way to win in the AI era: Become a generalist
The only way to win in the AI era: Become a generalist What’s the real advantage in an AI-driven world? It’s not deep technical expertise. It’s having the range to adapt, connect dots, and outthink the machines when the playbook falls apart. Key Person of Influence & Oversubscribed This Booksmart feature breaks down the game-changing […]
How to prevent burnout and build a thriving team
How to prevent burnout and build a thriving team 🪩 What’s the real secret behind the happiest, most resilient companies in 2025? It’s not snacks, salary, or flashy perks: it’s how you build your business from the inside out. Exhausted teams don’t build exceptional businesses. Illustration: Google ImageFX/MM Forget the old startup myths about hustling […]
10 steps to become a key person of influence and get oversubscribed
Personal branding for founders: What actually works Want to become the person everyone in your industry wants to know and work with? Two books have changed the game for today’s founders and rising leaders: Daniel Priestley’s Key Person of Influence and Oversubscribed. They keep coming up again and again on Millennial Masters interviews, and for […]