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Ian Gertler

@iangertler.bsky.social
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Proud dad. Forbes top 50 CMO; Blubird - @BlubirdApp.bsky.social Advisor: IoT Community; Adobe; others. #FutureOfWork. #AI. #IoT. #Web3. ☕️ Yankees ⚾️ NY Knicks 🏀 Giants 🏈 Do good AND do well! My 2¢. LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/iangertler

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Ian Gertler @iangertler.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
A4: Huge piece of this is making incremental and ongoing learning an actual adopted practice ... rather than a nice-to-do when time allows. Also should make it a point of personal AND professional discovery, not knowledge just "career requirements." #CIOChat
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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
@milkeninstitute.org @blubirdapp.bsky.social @sandycarterfounder.bsky.social @cdixonethh.bsky.social @brianarmstrong.bsky.social @changpengzhao.bsky.social @laurashin.bsky.social @vitalik.ca @garyvee.com
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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 · 05/06/2025
A4: What are the actual and realistic milestones and goals? Who are your internal and external champions to help guide the team towards success? Which are the immediate needs and how you can you turn others into a phased approach, while ensuring the team celebrates both small and big wins? #CIOChat
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Ian Gertler @iangertler.bsky.social · 31/05/2025
Glad to see you doing better and back in action, Phil ... stay well! 👍💯 #PeabodyAwards @peabodyawards.bsky.social
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Ian Gertler @iangertler.bsky.social · 31/05/2025
This evening's sky!
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Ian Gertler @iangertler.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
KNICKS! 🏀 #NBAPlayoffs #NewYorkForever @ny-knicks.bsky.social @nba.com @benstiller.redhour.com
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Ian Gertler @iangertler.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
Think this return-to-office push at @washingtonpost.com is all Lewis or "prompted" by Bezos, Kara? 🤔 As for the AI use, not too surprised. You? cc @benmullin.bsky.social @carlquintanilla.bsky.social
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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 · 15/05/2025
WTF?!? I'm going to say they want to win the round in NY, but that second half was truly painful to watch, Ben. 🏀😱 cc @mcuban.bsky.social @nba.com
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Ian Gertler @iangertler.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Yes, Ben!! 🏀 #NewYorkForever 🚀 Looking for @ny-knicks.bsky.social tickets, since I'm back in New York for some family things this week. 👍💯 Brunson was a superstar. Feel bad for Tatum ... hoping he's okay, but doesn't sound great now. cc @nba.com @celtics.bsky.social
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Ian Gertler @iangertler.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Let's Go #Knicks!! #NewYorkForever!! cc @ny-knicks.bsky.social @benstiller.redhour.com
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Ian Gertler @iangertler.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Actually, airplane mode was on, which is why I was surprised. I use Verizon, but know T-Mobile did some kind of deal with AT&T and Verizon. Maybe that? 🤷‍♂️
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Ian Gertler @iangertler.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Viasat for WiFi, Seth ... but think Starlink was powering messaging, based on the prompts.
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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 · 12/05/2025
Somewhat humorous, but simultaneously a very intriguing tariff question too, Brian! 🤔 🛩️ cc @carlquintanilla.bsky.social @mcuban.bsky.social @markhamillofficial.bsky.social @karaswisher.bsky.social
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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 · 09/05/2025
That giddy image is a perfect representation of how I feel about all of this too! 🙌
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Ian Gertler @iangertler.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Definitely, Melinda! Long Island too. Visiting family soon, so that's one of the things on the to-do list.
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Ian Gertler @iangertler.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
One of the fundamental foundations of New Yorker mentality, even when moving ... the deli egg sandwich with coffee regular, Kate!
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Ian Gertler @iangertler.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Wonder if Pope Leo XIV (Robert Francis Prevost) will join Bluesky soon? Perhaps worthwhile to explore extending a "helping hand" to him and his team. cc @bsky.app @jay.bsky.team @pfrazee.com @mmasnick.bsky.social
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Ian Gertler @iangertler.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Thank you, Marty ... was just surprised and curious. Hope you're doing well!
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Ian Gertler @iangertler.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
Hi Marty ... can you message me when you get a chance, either here or on Twitter (X)? Thanks!
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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 · 04/05/2025
Okay, admit it: at least once in your life, you seriously tried to move an object by using "the force!" #MayThe4thBeWithYou #MayTheForceBeWithYou #TheForce #StarWars #StarWarsDay @markhamillofficial.bsky.social @carlquintanilla.bsky.social
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Ian Gertler @iangertler.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Missing my #dad ... 💔🫂🫶
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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 · 24/04/2025
Think there's a bit of double entendre irony with "zero trust," Dion! 😉🔐 #CyberSecurity #CIOChat
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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 · 20/04/2025
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Ian Gertler @iangertler.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
Awesome, Mark—congrats to @jay.bsky.team, @pfrazee.com, @rose.bsky.team and the @bsky.app team! May be time to join to help with communications & marketing, as it will be increasingly crucial as growth continues. Reminds me of early Twitter days, when many launched biz extensions with the API(s).
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Ian Gertler @iangertler.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
Almost like Voldemort was the student! 😱
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Ian Gertler @iangertler.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
Think it goes beyond simply saying no enough, Dion ... are they saying no to the right things so they can adequately and appropriately say yes to the right ones? Must always remember that decisions have real opportunity costs. This is true for all leaders, #CIO and beyond. #CIOChat
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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 · 10/04/2025
@brookeh.bsky.social!!
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Ian Gertler @iangertler.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
FYI, @diofavatas.bsky.social.
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Ian Gertler @iangertler.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
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Ian Gertler @iangertler.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Ouch ... looks like #LiberationDay became more of a #LiquidationDay! 😱
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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 · 27/03/2025
#OpeningDay #RepBX #Yankees ⚾️
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Ian Gertler @iangertler.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
🤯😱
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Ian Gertler @iangertler.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Well, it's like we see with many #CyberSecurity challenges & issues, Steve: it's less the technology and external "bad actors" ... more the internal people and risky/lack of processes that compromise security. cc @signal.org @carlquintanilla.bsky.social @mcuban.bsky.social @karaswisher.bsky.social
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Ian Gertler @iangertler.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Interesting request, Alex.
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