This week at SparkLaunch: * gave our first public pitch at PHX FWD and got strong validation + feedback to sharpen our story * started building individualized status pages that show exactly where your startup stands and what to do next The goal is simple: clarity → action → momentum.

One thing we notice at SparkLaunch: Most founders don’t quit because they failed. They quit because progress stopped feeling exciting. Momentum doesn’t feel dramatic. It feels repetitive. This Monday: Don’t restart. Continue. #Founders #MondayMotivation #StartupLife

Weekly Startup News - 3-6-2026 - Founder Briefing This week in startup news told a very clear story. Money is still moving, but mostly toward startups solving expensive, immediate problems.

Let's Learn - What is an 83(b) Election? If you get startup shares that vest, you normally pay taxes as they vest based on the value at that time. If the company grows, that value can jump, and so can your tax bill.

Hey! This is John from SparkLaunch and I wanted to share a little of what we're up to. We bought a new URL, spln.ch, to use for making tiny urls to share our pitch decks and landing pages a little more easily.

A founder asked what to do first. I think the better starting point is asking what proof the startup needs next. Customer clarity, problem clarity, and offer clarity usually beat a generic checklist. #Startups #Founders #SparkLaunch #SparkScore

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

Founders do not just need more users. They need users that stay. LTV is a simple but powerful concept that shows what one customer is worth to your business over time. #Founders #Startups #LTV #CustomerLifetimeValue

Weekly Startup News - 2-13-2026 - Founder Briefing Here’s the SparkLaunch “This Week in Startup News,” and what it means if you’re building an early-stage startup right now.

This week’s startup news felt pretty clear: capital is still there, but it is chasing startups that remove real operational pain. The setbacks came from weak trust, weak distribution, or weak execution. SparkLaunch Founder Briefing has the breakdown. #StartupNews #Founders #Fundraising #SparkLaunch

Massive Crack in Ice Forms on Lake Erie Large crack in the ice forms on Lake Erie Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026. Approximately 80 miles long, stretching from Port Burwell, Canada, to near Cleveland, Ohio. #LakeErie #GOESEast #GOES19 CSU/CIRA&NOAA Learn More: satlib.cira.colostate.edu/weather_medi...

Housing Secretary Steve Reed MP says he would be “very happy” if Andy Burnham was selected as the Labour candidate in the Makerfield by-election

#RobBase 🕊️ #Harlem 💫

🔴 This #EarthDay clip made my day. 🙂 Some Canadian MPs talking about their favourite National Parks ... 🇨🇦 🌳🏕️

Alberta separatists’ leak of 3 million Albertans’ personal information is a public safety disaster. I asked the Minister of Public Safety what he was planning to do to address it. His answer? Call 911. 🤨 Albertans deserve a government that puts their needs first. That’s not the UCP. #abpoli

Seeking help (therapy, medication) for your mental illness doesn’t mean that you lack faith. God uses doctors, nurse practitioners, and therapists. Seeking treatment is stepping out on faith.

In this episode, @leahgreenberg.bsky.social & @ezralevin.bsky.social join Harry to break down how they built the massive “No Kings” protests—and how to turn that energy into real political power against Trump. Watch here: youtu.be/dx5vJQFBIwU

This week in @cipr.co.uk : 1 Minute 👇 🏛️ Lobbying reform and Baroness Hayter’s Private Members’ Bill ⚠️ New report: Reputation, Risk and Resilience 🎖️ Reflections from our Past Presidents Lunch 🗳️ Final call: President, Board and Council applications close 5pm today Links in comments.

Are you using #finasteride tablets for hair loss? Our safety committee confirmed suicidal thoughts as #sideeffect of these medicines and issued recommendations for #patients and healthcare professionals. Watch and read! www.ema.europa.eu/en/news/meas...

🧪 The X-59: supersonic flight (without a boom) 👉 The X-59 is an experimental aircraft that can fly faster than sound, but without the accompanying loud boom. NASA is currently testing the aircraft step by step to impro... 🔗 whyrwe.com/@26/0320-1357 #️⃣ #whyrwe #factuallyfun #science

Even FOX pushed back on Trump’s tasteless response to the passing of Rob Reiner. Watch the full episode of Power Lines: youtu.be/nw0beggRfW4?... Or listen via a podcast app: link.chtbl.com/PowerLines_S...

Here's one more bit of “Ulysses Dances," the first movement of Dylan Mattingly's 'The Transmutation Notebooks,' from his upcoming label debut, 'The Wild Heart,' recorded with Contemporaneous, conductor David Bloom, and vocalist Iarla Ó Lionáird. You can watch it at dylanmattingly.lnk.to/TheWildHeart

#celebrity #marriage #explore #fyp #BreakingNewsUSA Full story: https://jqjo.com/2026-05-15/us/Lifestyle/fr/bs/Tess-Daly-et-Vernon-Kay-annoncent-leur-séparation-après-22-ans-de-mariage/1277292

No matter the challenge, Californians continue to meet the moment with resilience, resolve, and results. While others doubted democracy’s ability to deliver, California proved what’s possible. I’m grateful for @governor.ca.gov Newsom’s steady, principled leadership over the last 7 years.

I am currently obsessed with chrome on top of cat eye. It’s very holographic/opalescent/cool vibes

Coming up on Coronation Street #CORRIE #CORONATIONSTREET

With the help of @jfreshhockey.bsky.social, we take a statistical look into possible trade target Simon Nemec. Could he be the missing piece to the Sharks blue line? #SJSharks #TheFutureIsTeal #SanJoseSharks #NHL #Podcast #HockeyTalk #Hockey #SportsTalk #Sports #NJDevils #SimonNemec #Nemec

Jetzt ist Putin schon zu faul für ein ordentliches "Hurra". Dann halt ein dreifaches Rrrrraa... 🤷‍♂️

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.

El abogado del hermano de Sánchez afirma que el absentismo laboral en España no es delito.

Passing by Canadian National 89 while riding behind (or in front of) Norfolk & Western 475. In the background, you can hear @ceruleansteam.bsky.social’s reaction to what just occurred. August 12th, 2022. Clip from my YouTube video “The Return to Paradise | Part 3”.

How should climate science communicate in an increasingly polarised world? On 15 June, Regius Professor in Meteorology & Climate Science, Hannah Cloke, will deliver a keynote talk exploring how imagination and scientific communication will shape our climate future Book now 🔗 https://rdg.ac/4nTh61Y

Can government only deliver by breaking its own rules? On the latest ep of the Policy Fix podcast @jillongovt.bsky.social and @andrewgreenway.bsky.social explore whether government has built the necessary "muscle" to be genuinely responsive. 🎥 Watch here: bit.ly/4shTzt9

Want to fight fascism? Join a knitting circle #midwestagendaartnews #craftivism #quilting #fiberart #politicalart

#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!

A $56 billion investment in drone dominance has been included in Trump's 2027 budget, as announced by War Sec. Hegseth.

Kyle Chandler and Connie Britton effortlessly slipped back into their roles as husband and wife Eric and Tami Taylor, whose frequent back-and-forth dialogues defined "Friday Night Lights." Read more here: bit.ly/4uR2DWY

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The size of these old beams compared to new lumber is wild. They built things different back then. 🏗️📐 #construction #renovation #carpentry

Seattle Symphony + Rick Ross concert 🔥 good way to celebrate a bday

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The Idaho GOP is working to dismantle public education. I think public education is vital to the future of our state. I will not only fight to defend it, I will work to make it one of our top priorities, as it should be.

ON LOCATION 📍 Presented by @generalmills The final 26 have been named, but... ...is this actually the CanMNT 🇨🇦 squad that will play at the World Cup? Kristian Jack on why Jesse Marsch could be planning around FIFA's roster rules amid ongoing injuries 👀

Don’t remember this in the OG. Patrick Seitz was having fun.

The torture is becoming more brutal and ongoing. I demand that AGATA call and "BEG" my pathological pseudo-family for an immediate end to the TORTURE AND AGGRESSION and immediate return of my freedom. No compromises until the end. ✊️🇬🇧☠️

Newborns in NICU can lose up to 20% of their blood volume from routine testing. The @who.int promotes smaller tubes + less testing to protect babies' blood. Parents can ask: “Can smaller samples be used?” “Is this already being tested?” Every drop counts. #NICU #PBM #NewbornHealth #BloodHealth

in clip form #AEWDynamite

Not the walls! 👻 #metroidprime4 #metroidprime4 #nintendo #gaming #blarkandson

Waiting for the final grade on one more paper in this class but that B is now an A-

Alex shared this video of a downpour in Richmond as storms pushed through South County Friday afternoon. @natwxdesk.bsky.social Share your weather images and video: https://turnto10.com/chimein

🎥 Goal highlight: #24 Seth Jarvis (CAR) scores on a snap shot at 16:19 of the 3rd Period. Assisted by #20 Sebastian Aho, #37 Andrei Svechnikov. Score: MTL 1 - CAR 6 #SoundTheSiren

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

You build solid structures—but is your online presence just as strong? Most builders miss out on big clients because they’re invisible on Google. We rank your business #1 on Maps so the best leads find YOU first. Ready to dominate? Let’s talk. #ConstructionMarketing #LocalSEO #LeadGen

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Did someone really wear a mask on Fox News?

Good Morning Tony! Thank you very much! I wish you a gorgeous Tuesday, too! Hope your medical conditions are okay for the upcoming surgery? Have an awesome day, take care of you and have fun! Cheers my dear friend! 😊🫴🫖☕☕💊💊💊💊🥪🥪🥨🥐🧈🍯🍓🍒🥣🍫🍫🍫🍊🍊🍊

“Before you buy one of these PFJ tees know this: there’s not one of us who wouldn’t pay double the money Sillytees is asking” [‘Well..one!’] “Oh yeah, there’s one. But apart from that we’re solid” #LifeofBrian tees by Sillytees. LINK ON MY PROFILE

Welcome to the weird world of the allium after it has lost most of the blossoms. Photos taken with microscope lens where 99% of each image is #blurry. #Bloomscrolling #WackyWednesdayArt #Macro #Photography #MobilePhotography #VideoVignette Movements, Elm Lake (Epidemic Sound)

Traumatic head injuries from contact sports may cause lasting inflammation & long-term blood-brain barrier damage, per Science Magazine study. 🧪 🧠 MRIs of 47 retired athletes showed clear markers of barrier disruption, including altered expression of complement receptors: https://ow.ly/hA0o50Z6mqc