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Ian Gertler @iangertler.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Perplexity has offered Google an unsolicited $34.5 billion bid to acquire Chrome. Multiple investors have apparently agreed to finance the deal. Can't imagine Alphabet selling it. OpenAI expressed interest. Intriguing if you think about the Apple and Perplexity rumors. Could Apple soon own Chrome?!?

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Ian Gertler @iangertler.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

It’s hard to believe it’s been two years without you, Dad. Feels like both yesterday and forever ago at the same time. Love and miss you so very much ... yesterday, today and always. 🫶🫂💔🥹

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Ian Gertler @iangertler.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Congratulations to the entire #Severance cast and team on 2️⃣7️⃣ #Emmy nominations! Dystopian workplace. Characters facing the convergence of their "innie" work selves and "outie" home selves. Ready for the next season! 👍💯 #Emmys #FutureOfWork cc @benstiller.redhour.com @carlquintanilla.bsky.social

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Ian Gertler @iangertler.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

"What's more important, electricity or petroleum? After WW2, oil was paid for by US dollars, so in essence oil had an ICO—oil became tokenized with money; oil became a security." ~ @billtai.bsky.social Interesting, as many people explore #tokenization, #RWAs and #Web3: bit.ly/Rewriting-Ca...

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The Blubird Blueprint: Rewriting the Rules of Capital - Blubird - One platform, unlimited potential

We're witnessing the most profound shift in capital markets since the invention of the stock exchange.

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Ian Gertler @iangertler.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

#Config2025 revealed @figma.com's powerful platform updates with new #AI tools and team capabilities, including a bold shift to empower #DesignThinking, product development/MVPs and marketing. Key takeaways (including mine)? Check out this article: techbullion.com/4-takeaways-... @zoink.bsky.social

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4 Takeaways From Figma Config 2025

4 Takeaways From Figma Config 2025 The design world is buzzing with excitement following Figma Config 2025. Four attendees have shared their top takeaway from this year’s conference. From keynote spee...

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Ian Gertler @iangertler.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

The evolution of #AI continues ... into hardware! OpenAI just acquired Jony Ive's AI device firm (io) for $6.4 billion, weeks after agreeing to buy coding startup @windsurfai.bsky.social for $3 billion. Will it make dollars and sense? Thanks for the update, @markgurman.bsky.social (@bloomberg.com).

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Ian Gertler @iangertler.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Recent International Business Times interview: www.ibtimes.sg/bridging-dig... Shared perspectives on the evolution of payments, emerging tech and collaborative points with AI, blockchain, IoT, mobile and legacy in FinTech/Web3. Includes: @worldpay.bsky.social Stripe / Blubird / Coinbase / PayPal

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Bridging Digital and Physical: Insights from Worldpay's 2025 Global Payments Report

Ian Gertler said Emerging tech like blockchain, AI, and APIs are connecting the dots across the payment journey

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Ian Gertler @iangertler.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

The New York @ny-knicks.bsky.social are heading to the @nba.com Eastern Conference Finals after closing out the Boston Celtics in a franchise history record-breaker at MSG. Onto the Indiana Pacers! Highlight by the @empirestatebldng.bsky.social tonight. @benstiller.redhour.com @mcuban.bsky.social

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Ian Gertler @iangertler.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

My morning office ... and a solid #CustomerExperience! Terrific and super nice flight crew. You and the team are shining, @martysg.com. - JetBlue ✈️ - Dunkin coffee ☕️ - @cnbc.com news with @carlquintanilla.bsky.social - Snacks 🥣 - WiFi & power for devices 🔌 🛜 - Starlink 📱 🛰️ access and messaging

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Ian Gertler @iangertler.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

Sending my best to all of the amazing WOWs—also known as moms—on #MothersDay. #HappyMothersDay and thank you!!

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Ian Gertler @iangertler.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

Today is not only #CincoDeMayo and #RevengeOfThe5th, but the end of an era as @microsoft.com officially ends Skype and transitions it to Teams. Founded in 2003 by Niklas Zennström & Janus Friis, it was owned by eBay before MS. Thanks for the connectivity & memories. cc @carlquintanilla.bsky.social

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Ian Gertler @iangertler.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Data from the International Monetary Fund and Bureau of Economic Analysis revealed that if California were a country, its economy would be the 4th largest in the world. Its gross domestic product (GDP) reached $4.1 trillion in 2024, surpassing Japan's $4.02 trillion. Largest? U.S., China & Germany.

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Ian Gertler @iangertler.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

The world mourns the passing of Pope Francis today. At his final Easter mass yesterday, he reinforced peace ... as well as the freedom of religion, thought and expression as it is not possible without these. He then wished all "Buona Pasqua" for the last time. RIP, sovereign pontiff. 🙏

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Ian Gertler @iangertler.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Word-of-the-day: phosflink (fŏs'flĭngk). You've likely done this too: flicked a light switch on and off when the bulb burns out, as if somehow that will bring it back to life! 🤔💡😉 #WednesdayWisdom

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Ian Gertler @iangertler.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

Shots of the sky last night with the bright moon and this evening with some extraordinarily dramatic clouds ...

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Ian Gertler @iangertler.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

VERY early morning and a busy day = much more #coffee today ... bring on the caffeinated #smile! ☕️😉

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Ian Gertler @iangertler.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

👀🔐💰 Major M&A deal in the works? @wsj.com's Lauren Thomas learned that Google parent Alphabet is once again on the brink of acquiring #CyberSecurity unicorn Wiz for ... $30 BILLION! Will it happen? Stay tuned. cc @carlquintanilla.bsky.social @mcuban.bsky.social @karaswisher.bsky.social

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Ian Gertler @iangertler.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

#Severance: - Burt & Irving 👋 - Outie/innie Dylan civil war - Mark collaborates with Cobel - Milchick to Drummond—"Devour feculence!" - Bye, Miss Huang—who may give us a glimpse into young Cobel Looking forward to season 3 more than 2's finale! @benstiller.redhour.com @carlquintanilla.bsky.social

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Ian Gertler @iangertler.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

As the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve becomes a reality through executive order, #CyberSecurity must be part of the equation alongside AI and cryptocurrency—as the tokenization of real-world assets (#RWAs) grows in traditional finance and #Web3. #FinTech @carlquintanilla.bsky.social @mcuban.bsky.social

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Ian Gertler @iangertler.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Best #Oscars I've seen in years. So many can be highlighted. Great job, Conan! Favorite moments? @benstiller.redhour.com. Adam Sandler dressed like us watching at home. Robert De Niro: 🎤. When Harry (Billy) met Sally (Meg)! To the many we lost, thanks for the memories. 🙏 @theacademyusa.bsky.social

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Ian Gertler @iangertler.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Watching #Severance? What did you think of the latest episode? Really liked the flashback & background details on the history of Gemma & Mark. Intense; my mind is racing. @benstiller.redhour.com: whoever produces those opening animations is amazingly talented! #Oscars @carlquintanilla.bsky.social

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Ian Gertler @iangertler.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Hard to believe it's your second birthday without you here to celebrate, Dad ... love and miss you so very much. Think about you so many moments each day. Happy Birthday from afar!

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Ian Gertler @iangertler.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

"Companies spend millions of dollars on firewalls, encryption and secure access devices, and it’s money wasted; none of these measures address the weakest link in the security chain." —Kevin Mitnick, KnowBe4 🤔 Education AND processes MUST accompany tech! #CyberSecurity #CiscoLiveEMEA @cisco.com

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Ian Gertler @iangertler.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Not how I expected the #SuperBowl to go, but congratulations to the Philadelphia @Eagles ... even as a die-hard Giants fan! #SBLIX 🏆🏈 #SuperBowlLIX

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Ian Gertler @iangertler.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Each year the #GrammyAwards remind me how powerful and emotional music is throughout our lives ... both in good and bad times. Thanks to all of those who bring these sounds, lyrics, moments and memories into our lives each day. "We are the world!" 🎶 🌏 #GRAMMYs #Grammys2025

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Ian Gertler @iangertler.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Perhaps some "my generation" humor ... but here we go: the Rick Astley paradox. If you ask Rick Astley to borrow his copy of the Disney movie "Up," he cannot give it to you as he "will never give you Up." However, by doing this, he lets you down. Hence, the paradox. 🤔🤷‍♂️🎶

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Ian Gertler @iangertler.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

3️⃣0️⃣,0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣,0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣‼️ 🥂 🍾 The #Bluesky momentum continues ... eXcellent, @pfrazee.com. 👍💯 cc @bsky.app @jay.bsky.team @rose.bsky.team @mcuban.bsky.social @carlquintanilla.bsky.social

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Ian Gertler @iangertler.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

This is a foundation for both society and humanity. #MondayMotivation

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Ian Gertler @iangertler.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

It might be easier to list who isn't planning to acquire TikTok's presence in the United States than who is at this point. 🤷‍♂️ Could be an Ultimate Fighting Championship between Mr. Beast and Kevin O'Leary or Aravind Srinivas from Perplexity AI vs Elon Musk vs Zuck!

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Ian Gertler @iangertler.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Finally a dose of #winter ... chilly and #SNOW! ❄️⛄️

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Ian Gertler @iangertler.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Excellent! I've had two dozen people ask if I'll be speaking at #SXSW. Seeing Bluesky's @jay.bsky.team as the #SXSW2025 keynote would be awesome! Will you be there, @mcuban.bsky.social? @sandycarterfounder.bsky.social? cc @sxsw.com @bsky.app @pfrazee.com @rose.bsky.team @blubirdapp.bsky.social

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Ian Gertler @iangertler.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

"Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education." ~ #MartinLutherKingJr #MLKDay

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Ian Gertler @iangertler.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

... and so it begins—or ends! #TikTokBan "Hello darkness, my old friend, I've come to talk with you again ... Within the sound of silence ..." #TikTok #SupremeCourt #Trump #ByteDance cc @skylight.social @mcuban.bsky.social @sarahp.bsky.social @techcrunch.com @carlquintanilla.bsky.social

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Ian Gertler @iangertler.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

Wouldn't this potential merger between Perplexity & TikTok prompt others in the AI space to pursue alternative arrangements in the social media arena? Much TBD, but don't see this being the chosen path. @anthonyha.bsky.social @techcrunch.com @mcuban.bsky.social @skylight.social @sarahp.bsky.social

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@BellamyM.bsky.social @bellamym.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Good morning to all you lovely people making the skies blue! Today is all yours, step out into the world and make good trouble. I promise, you’ll feel better! Be safe on your journey. Another big thanks to @iangertler.bsky.social for this gif. Simply the best! 💙🙏

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@BellamyM.bsky.social @bellamym.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Good morning wonderful people! Today is yours, find good trouble. Be safe on your journey. Thanks @iangertler.bsky.social, I just love the new memes for my collection! 💙🙏🤘

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