Ian Gertler
@iangertler.bsky.social
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: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iangertler
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: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iangertler
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?!?
August 12, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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?!?
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. 🫶🫂💔🥹
August 1, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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. 🫶🫂💔🥹
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
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
July 15, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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
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
"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...
Interesting, as many people explore #tokenization, #RWAs and #Web3: bit.ly/Rewriting-Ca...
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.
bit.ly
June 30, 2025 at 6:49 PM
"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...
Interesting, as many people explore #tokenization, #RWAs and #Web3: bit.ly/Rewriting-Ca...
This evening's sky!
May 31, 2025 at 12:42 AM
This evening's sky!
May 26, 2025 at 3:10 AM
#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
@zoink.bsky.social
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...
techbullion.com
May 21, 2025 at 8:34 PM
#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
@zoink.bsky.social
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).
BREAKING: OpenAI is buying Jony Ive’s secret AI company io for $6.5 Billion and will develop a slew of devices. Ive, in his return to hardware, and LoveFrom will oversee OpenAI design. All the details, including interviews with Ive, Sam Altman & others — www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
OpenAI to Buy AI Startup From Apple Veteran Jony Ive in $6.5 Billion Deal
OpenAI will acquire the AI device startup co-founded by Apple Inc. veteran Jony Ive in a nearly $6.5 billion all-stock deal, joining forces with the legendary designer to make a push into hardware.
www.bloomberg.com
May 21, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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).
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
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
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
www.ibtimes.sg
May 20, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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
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
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
May 17, 2025 at 3:51 AM
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
May 13, 2025 at 1:48 AM
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
- JetBlue ✈️
- Dunkin coffee ☕️
- @cnbc.com news with @carlquintanilla.bsky.social
- Snacks 🥣
- WiFi & power for devices 🔌 🛜
- Starlink 📱 🛰️ access and messaging
May 12, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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
- JetBlue ✈️
- Dunkin coffee ☕️
- @cnbc.com news with @carlquintanilla.bsky.social
- Snacks 🥣
- WiFi & power for devices 🔌 🛜
- Starlink 📱 🛰️ access and messaging
Sending my best to all of the amazing WOWs—also known as moms—on #MothersDay. #HappyMothersDay and thank you!!
May 11, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Sending my best to all of the amazing WOWs—also known as moms—on #MothersDay. #HappyMothersDay and thank you!!
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
cc @carlquintanilla.bsky.social
May 5, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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
cc @carlquintanilla.bsky.social
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
#MayThe4thBeWithYou #MayTheForceBeWithYou #TheForce #StarWars #StarWarsDay @markhamillofficial.bsky.social @carlquintanilla.bsky.social
May 4, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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
#MayThe4thBeWithYou #MayTheForceBeWithYou #TheForce #StarWars #StarWarsDay @markhamillofficial.bsky.social @carlquintanilla.bsky.social
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.
April 25, 2025 at 1:47 AM
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.
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. 🙏
April 21, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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. 🙏
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
April 16, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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
Shots of the sky last night with the bright moon and this evening with some extraordinarily dramatic clouds ...
April 13, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Shots of the sky last night with the bright moon and this evening with some extraordinarily dramatic clouds ...
Ouch ... looks like #LiberationDay became more of a #LiquidationDay! 😱
April 3, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Ouch ... looks like #LiberationDay became more of a #LiquidationDay! 😱
March 27, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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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
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
March 18, 2025 at 12:17 AM
👀🔐💰
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
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