Discipline builds them. When excitement fades, discipline keeps the work moving forward. That’s how real progress happens. New video today

What is retention for startups? Retention measures how well your startup keeps customers coming back and getting value over time. Strong retention can improve revenue, lower pressure on marketing, and give founders a better view into whether people actually want what they are building.

Progress isn’t loud. It compounds quietly. One step forward this week still counts.

Your startup isn’t stuck. Your system is. When everything is scattered, progress becomes unpredictable. Fix the system and everything starts to move.

Mondays don’t need big wins. They need small, honest steps. Momentum starts quietly.

Fundraising isn’t dead. It’s selective. SparkLaunch Labs breaks down real SEC Form D data to show what’s actually happening in private capital markets. We use amendment-safe logic and clean baselines so founders can benchmark realistically and not against unicorn headlines.

This week’s startup news felt like a founder reality check. AI funding is still strong, but the biggest lesson is trust: clean numbers, clear governance, and real workflow value matter. SparkLaunch breaks it down for builders. #SparkLaunch #StartupNews #Founders #AIStartups

What is a Business Model Canvas? A simple one-page tool to map how your startup creates value, reaches customers, earns revenue, and manages costs. #Startup #BusinessModelCanvas #FounderTips #SparkLaunch

Weekly Startup News - 1-16-2026 - Founder Briefing This is the weekly SparkLaunch Founder Briefing: the goal is not headlines, it is what the headlines mean if you are building right now.

Startups don’t need more noise, they need clarity. LaunchPad brings your startup workflow into one connected workspace, from idea to execution. Built for founders. #startups #founders

'They're a very visible sign of the public realm deteriorating.' @helenmiller.bsky.social and Aileen Murphie discuss how potholes are a costly headache for councils, and the bureaucratic strings attached to central government funding on our podcast. 🎧️ Listen here: ifs.org.uk/articles/wha...

@vanhollen.senate.gov asked a simple question: Will people convicted of assaulting Capitol Police officers be barred from receiving taxpayer money from Trump’s $1.8 billion political slush fund? Trump’s Acting AG Todd Blanche refused to say. WATCH:

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Talk about Finch drama! Ms Finch might be pregnant after this!

Here are 4 things Sen. Mullin did and said that landed him in the news today. #Oklahoma

Rob Hirst, co-founder and longtime drummer of Midnight Oil, helped define one of Australia’s most influential rock bands through his powerful musicianship and socially conscious songwriting. From driving rhythms to songs like “Beds Are Burning” and “The Dead Heart,” his impact resonated

Today on Making Money with Charles Payne on Fox Business! @charlesvpayne @foxbusiness Makeup @tarataylorbeauty Hair @anthonyleeartist #foxbusiness #foxnews #business #sydneysweeney #americaneagle #men #women #masculinity #mankeeping #marriage #dating #masculine #feminieenergy #traditionalvalues

Cozy Flight Alert! ✈️ Just discovered the EverSnug travel blanket. It’s a pillow AND a blanket. The microplush fabric is insanely soft. Perfect for those of us who are always cold on planes! ☁️ #TrendPikz #travel #cozy #hacks

For too many families, child care costs are what’s keeping them from being able to work. That’s why I’m pushing for universal child care with a $10/day cap—so parents can work and kids get a strong start. Learn more about my plan at varelaforcongress.com/childcare

Israel Strikes Lebanon 100 Times #news #politics #trump #israel #iran

Snapping At People For Breathing Too Loud #mentalhealth #wellness #testosterone #guthealth #sugar

No warrant. www.kgun9.com/news/local-n...

Cavs Defense vs. Knicks Offense:

#scandal #missing #explore #fyp #BreakingNewsUSA Full story: https://jqjo.com/2026-05-14/us/Crime%20%26%20Law/fr/bs/Scandale-à-l'aéroport-de-Katie-Price-:-le-mari-Lee-Andrews-introuvable-au-milieu-d'allégations-de-mensonges/1276325

🌙 Day 18 – Ferryman on a still river, souls of shadow (Underworld) #HexAI26 – The Hexa Challenge The eighteenth scroll drifts on black water. No oars, no ripples — only the crossing. 🎶 : “Still River, Shadow Souls” Host: @fudonutsunele.bsky.social

Unpackaging my latest Buy Nothing find! #buynothing #starwars #darthvader

JARED MCCAIN SINKS ANOTHER 3 🎯 17 PTS in Game 5! Thunder lead by 15 in Q4 🍿

🚨 An MTA vehicle caught fire and exploded near NYC's iconic Charging Bull statue in Lower Manhattan Tuesday evening, sending a massive fireball and thick black smoke into the sky. No injuries were reported, the FDNY said.

This will be the last Olympics for Hilary Knight ❤️ #WomensHockey #TeamUSA #WinterOlympics

🇧🇾🇺🇦“I want Ukrainians to know: Belarusians stand with you. We support Ukraine not because it is ‘politically correct’, but because we feel this pain as our own.” -Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya

Wemby PULLED Lu Dort’s hair while getting back on defense 😳 Original post

Alfredo J. Mena Lora MD was interviewed by ABC7 about the recent measles outbreak in Illinois and how swift public health action helped contain and end the outbreak.

The only way forward for the Democrats in Florida is to embrace the universal economic platform that is winning across the nation. Medicare for All College for All Childcare for All If we have money for bombs and war, let's instead spend it on schools, hospitals, and homes.

the Vampire Crawlers demo make brain go brr

Momento olha q coisa mais fofa:

#SenatorBooker just said on MS Now that this prison needs to be shut down! It is an outrage what happened to #SenatorKim Remember how California Senator #AlexPadilla was thrown to the ground & handcuffed in LA while attempting to ask then #SecNoem a question supposedly That was a preceding outrage!

Tomorrow is #NoSmokingDay. 🚭 Thousands of people across Cheshire & Merseyside including Jeanette, Natasha and Ian have already made the decision to quit smoking. Is it your turn next? Visit smokingendshere.com to find free local support to quit smoking.

Hunted for hours until their bodies give out. Driven from cover, panic-stricken and forced to flee for their lives. Mauled and killed by hounds. Bloodied and torn while slowly dying from their wounds. This is the grim reality of hunting with hounds. Help us: https://leagueacs.co.uk/92jNG

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Have you ever watched an anime and gotten a weird feeling? Here are 12 times anime made us experience unique feelings. jli.st/4fmc9c9

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VIDEO | El incendio de un céntrico hotel de Málaga, ocurrido esta madrugada y que obligó a desalojar a más de un centenar de clientes, se ha reavivado esta tarde, con un fuego que ha afectado a sus plantas superiores, lo que ha obligado a reforzar las labores de extinción.

Au revoir, Paris! Bonjour, DC! One, last capture before my Sunday departure...

А правда, что самые счастливые люди обитают в дурдоме?

Hey JD (Jackarse Dipsht), These J6ers wanted to kill the guy that held your job...Trump's last vice president. You might just want to think about that. They would have done it, too, had they found him. You might want to worry about your future.

Constituents in Glasgow West are rightly concerned after the closure of the last bank at Anniesland Cross. Too many people now lack access to in person banking. I’ve taken up this issue & welcome the Govt's recently announced review of access to face to face banking services.

Smokehouse Brisket Burger. Half pound of bold beefy flavor. 😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨

Dems should just run this in every campaign ad moving forward

be proud of yourself #fyp #proud #therapistthoughts #nevergiveup

Der Frühling schmeckt nach... 🌸🍯 Wenn die Kirschblüte auf echtes Handwerk trifft. ✨ Frisch gebackenes Vollkornbrot, goldener Honig und der Duft vom Frühling. Ein Stück Natur pur für deinen Morgen. Speicher dir diesen Moment! 🐝 #honig #imkerei #frühstück #natur #asmr

This guy really walked out of the bathroom without washing his hands.

I see there’s another 100 greatest list pissing off all the easily offended. My philosophy on lists:

The blue colored finch finally came back to the feeder.

Police rescue female IDF soldiers chased by haredi mob in Bnei Brak

Pen to paper. 🤝 @derick_hall9

STIs are very common, and prevention is critical. The good news: there are many ways to get STI care and Southeastern Idaho Public Health is here to help. We provide STI testing in your area. Find STI testing at https://f.mtr.cool/nqegxsymxt

#FUCKMAGA

TRUMP: Be quiet. You should be ashamed of yourself. You used to be a conservative from Alabama. KAITLAN COLLINS: I'm still from Alabama.

Your vision is our blueprint. We don't just build houses; we build spaces our clients love. Let's talk about your project! Send an inbox. #ClientFirst #DreamHome #CustomBuild #ContractorExperts

An earthquake was felt in the Las Vegas Valley on Thursday afternoon. There were no immediate reports of damage to buildings or infrastructure, according to the Clark County Fire Department. Some Golden Knights fans at Toshiba Plaza said they felt the shake. STORY: lvrj.com/post/3833395