Weekend Reading
Writing worth reading - 28th/29th June 2025
The FT’s 25 most influential women of 2024 by Bijou Karman
“This year we celebrate women who are remaking the world we live in today, from Europe’s competition commissioner Margrethe Vestager, whose decade shaping the conversation about fair competition in digital markets came to a conclusion this year with two landmark rulings, to the phenomenon that is Taylor Swift, who upended an industry with the highest grossing tour of all time…”
High Agency In 30 Minutes by George Mack
“Quit something of prestige - The miserable management consultant who breaks free from their golden handcuffs to become a stand-up comedian has to overcome momentum, social shame and sunk cost fallacy. The high agency person lives many lives and isn’t afraid to reinvent themselves — regardless of the perceived social cost…”
Encryption backdoor debate 'done and dusted,' former White House tech advisor says by Jessica Lyons
“And earlier this year Beijing's cyberspaces recorded "very senior" US political figures' calls as part of the Salt Typhoon espionage campaign. This breach, which one senior US senator called the "worst telecom hack in our nation's history — by far," has renewed calls to reform CALEA and remove these government-ordered backdoors that can be found and abused by others…”
Founders (need) Focus
This week we shared that we’re starting Founders Focus, a new membership program from 9others; a space for you to carve out time to work on the hard things that really matter. Check out the announcement here.
What does it do?
Founders Focus keeps you focused, accountable and connected.
Who it’s for?
Founders Focus will suit Solo Founders, Remote (Co) Founders, and Freelancers, CxOs and Side Hustlers.
Qs?
Read more and check out the FAQs on the 9others Notion, here.
We hope you’ll join us.
Upcoming meals (and party) with 9others
Thursday 3rd July — Cheltenham — details and signup here.
And a Summer Party
Thursday 10th July — London — details and signup here.