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Table of Contents

• This Week in Business & Tech 🗞️

• Tool of the Week 🛠️

• Career & Hustle Tips 💼

• This Week in AI 🤖

• Your Newsletter, Your Paycheck: Start Earning with beehiiv 📧

• Bonus Tools 💎

• Job Hunt Playbook 🔍

• Build Your Own Thing 🚀

• Insights by Tezons 🧠

• Quote of the Week 💬

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This Week in Business & Tech 🗞️

1️⃣ Business: Dating Apps Pivot to Real-Life First for Gen Z

Dating fatigue is hitting peak levels among Gen Z. Major platforms like Tinder, Hinge, and Grindr are shifting from endless messaging to "double-date" features, AI wingman tools, and turn limits that encourage in-person meetups. Even new challenger apps like Breeze ditch chat entirely in favour of real-world connection.

These platforms aim to feel less transactional and more meaningful - Gen Z users now represent a growing share of the user base, demanding safety, more authenticity, and fewer swipe marathons. Executives warn that without thoughtful design, user retention could suffer.

2️⃣ Finance: Crypto Week - Trump Signs GENIUS Stablecoin Act into Law

President Trump has signed the GENIUS Act, the first-ever federal law regulating stablecoins, requiring full reserves, audits, and AML compliance. This follows the House’s passage of two additional crypto bills, the Clarity Act and Anti‑CBDC Surveillance State Act, pending Senate approval.

Young investors and crypto-native communities are watching closely. Bitcoin surged toward record highs (above $120K), partly driven by optimism over clearer regulatory frameworks. Analysts see this as a major legitimising milestone for digital assets heading mainstream.

3️⃣ Marketing: Jet2’s Meme Makeover - Holiday Ad Becomes TikTok Gold

A viral meme trend turned Jet2’s polished holiday ad jingle into TikTok gold - pairing the upbeat tune “Hold My Hand” with clips of holiday disasters. Over 1.3M videos use the audio, and the hashtag #nothingbeatsajet2holidays amassed 25.5K posts. Jet2 embraced the trend with branded challenges and a £1K voucher prize.

It’s a masterclass in modern brand agility: raw, unfiltered user content overtaking glossy messaging. Experts say this reflects how Gen Z expects brands to lean into cultural moments, even if it means laughing at themselves first.

Tool of the Week: N8N 🛠️

N8N is an open-source workflow automation tool that helps developers and businesses build powerful integrations between apps, services, and APIs. With its node-based interface, you can connect tools like Google Sheets, Webhooks, and databases, or write custom logic using JavaScript. Ideal for teams that want flexibility and control over their data, n8n is self-hostable and scalable. Whether you're automating lead management, syncing CRMs, or building internal tools, n8n gives you the freedom to create custom workflows without vendor lock-in.

Career & Hustle Tips 💼

Master the Follow-Up Game

The real power of networking kicks in after the first conversation. Most people forget, get busy, or move on. That’s where you stand out. A well-timed follow-up isn’t just polite. It shows professionalism, intention, and long-term thinking.

Following up can mean checking in on progress, sharing something relevant, or even just expressing appreciation. It keeps momentum alive and turns casual chats into real opportunities.

🔍 Tip: Revisit one conversation you had in the last 2 weeks. DM, call, or event - it doesn’t matter. Send a follow-up message today. Mention something specific you discussed and offer a small value-add (resource, article, or idea).

This Week in AI 🤖

OpenAI Just Gave ChatGPT a Brain and Hands

OpenAI quietly launched one of its biggest updates this week with the introduction of ChatGPT Agents. This upgrade gives ChatGPT the ability to take real action, not just respond with information. Agents can now handle tasks like booking flights, analyzing spreadsheets, or completing forms on your behalf. You tell it what you want done, and it figures out how to do it. It's still in limited testing, but the direction is clear. OpenAI is turning ChatGPT into a true digital assistant that goes beyond conversation.

What makes this move especially important is the strategy behind it. OpenAI isn’t rushing to release GPT 5. Instead, it's building up the capabilities of GPT 4o by adding memory, voice, tools, and now autonomy. This shift changes the game for startups and indie builders. The future isn't about building smarter chatbots. It's about creating AI that works alongside you and delivers real results without constant instructions.

🔍 Tip: Think about one task in your business or workflow that’s repetitive and rules-based - like responding to customer inquiries, summarizing reports, or booking appointments. Start designing a prompt or system around it now, because tools like ChatGPT Agents will soon be able to fully automate it. The sooner you prepare, the faster you’ll be able to plug in and scale.

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Job Hunt Playbook 🔍

Turn Interviews Into Strategy Sessions

Most candidates show up to interviews hoping to impress. The smart ones show up ready to collaborate. Treat every interview like a strategy session - come prepared with ideas, insights, or critiques related to the company’s current challenges.

Hiring managers don’t just want skills. They want someone who understands their world and is already thinking like part of the team. If you offer a sharp POV on their product, process, or market, you’ll instantly stand out from the resume crowd.

🔍 Tip: Research one company you admire. Find a problem they’ve faced recently or a move they’ve made. Write down one improvement or idea you’d bring to the table. Use it in your next cover letter, outreach message, or interview.

Build Your Own Thing 🚀

Solve for Speed, Then Monetise

People will pay for anything that saves them time. If you're looking to build, start with this lens: where do you or others waste time every week? It could be manual reporting, clunky workflows, or scattered information.

Now zoom in. Don’t try to fix everything. Solve one slice well. Whether it’s an automation, a dashboard, a shortcut, or a resource hub, the goal is clear - compress time and reduce friction.

Speed solutions are sticky. If you help someone reclaim even 30 minutes a week, they’ll remember it, share it, and often pay for it. Start small, test fast, and focus on results.

🔍 Tip: Identify one task you or your team repeat weekly that takes longer than it should. Build or curate a tool, template, or system that makes it 2x faster. Share it with 3 people and ask, “Would you pay for this if it saved you time weekly?”

Insights by Tezons 🧠

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