Kiley Shanks
@kileyshanks.bsky.social
Gonna figure out this Bluesky thing
Minneapolis Resident
Investing | Entrepreneurship | Life-Long Learner | Tennis | Pickleball | Nerdy Stuff | Traveling | Dogs | Social equity
Minneapolis Resident
Investing | Entrepreneurship | Life-Long Learner | Tennis | Pickleball | Nerdy Stuff | Traveling | Dogs | Social equity
Everyone in my neighboring state, listen up
Tell everyone in Wisconsin
Trump's tariffs will negatively impact almost 300,000 Wisconsin jobs—the highest percentage of any state.
77% of those affected voted for the person creating this harm.
Truth matters. Let's talk. @trygveolson.bsky.social, @toddallbaugh.bsky.social
77% of those affected voted for the person creating this harm.
Truth matters. Let's talk. @trygveolson.bsky.social, @toddallbaugh.bsky.social
March 21, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Everyone in my neighboring state, listen up
Reposted by Kiley Shanks
The Trump administration ordered the CDC to stop communicating with the public just as cases of bird flu and measles were growing. Hundreds of pages of documents reveal what went on behind the scenes.
Read the latest from Jason Leopold's FOIA Files ⤵️
Read the latest from Jason Leopold's FOIA Files ⤵️
What Happened When the Trump Administration Ordered a CDC Blackout
Documents obtained by FOIA Files reveal the chaotic turn of events at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention after the Trump administration ordered the agency to stop communicating with the pu...
www.bloomberg.com
March 21, 2025 at 2:41 PM
The Trump administration ordered the CDC to stop communicating with the public just as cases of bird flu and measles were growing. Hundreds of pages of documents reveal what went on behind the scenes.
Read the latest from Jason Leopold's FOIA Files ⤵️
Read the latest from Jason Leopold's FOIA Files ⤵️
But Trump would be great for our economy, right??
BREAKING:
*FED HOLDS BENCHMARK RATE IN 4.25%-4.50% TARGET RANGE
*FED SHARPLY REDUCES 2025 GROWTH PROJECTION, MARKS UP INFLATION
www.bloomberg.com/news/live-bl...
*FED HOLDS BENCHMARK RATE IN 4.25%-4.50% TARGET RANGE
*FED SHARPLY REDUCES 2025 GROWTH PROJECTION, MARKS UP INFLATION
www.bloomberg.com/news/live-bl...
Live: Analysis of Fed Rate Decision, Powell News Conference
Fed Meeting Today: Rate Cuts, Powell Speech, Live News & Analysis
www.bloomberg.com
March 20, 2025 at 12:22 AM
But Trump would be great for our economy, right??
VCs don’t create conglomerates, but they fuel them. Startups chase exits, often tailoring plans to fit Big Tech & corporate buyers. Investors want liquidity, corps want power—innovation takes a backseat. Is this just capitalism, or can we break the cycle? #startups #venturecapital #privateinvesting
March 13, 2025 at 12:37 AM
VCs don’t create conglomerates, but they fuel them. Startups chase exits, often tailoring plans to fit Big Tech & corporate buyers. Investors want liquidity, corps want power—innovation takes a backseat. Is this just capitalism, or can we break the cycle? #startups #venturecapital #privateinvesting
Once again Trump lashing out when he doesn't get his way. He doesn't actually care about ending the war, he only wants the recognition to feed his narcissism. (And plus some minerals). We stand with Zelenskiy and Ukraine.
The Oval Office clash between Zelenskiy and Trump prompted an outpouring of reaction from across the globe: reut.rs/4hT0Muq
World reacts to Zelenskiy-Trump Oval Office clash
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and U.S. President Donald Trumptraded blows at a White House meeting that ended in disaster on Friday, prompting an outpouring of reaction from across the globe.
reut.rs
February 28, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Once again Trump lashing out when he doesn't get his way. He doesn't actually care about ending the war, he only wants the recognition to feed his narcissism. (And plus some minerals). We stand with Zelenskiy and Ukraine.
The final round of DEED's Main Street Economic Revitalization funding brings $6.2M to local businesses—part of an $80M program that has already:
✅ Supported 600+ businesses
✅ Helped create/retain 8,700+ jobs
✅ Generated $696M in matching funds
✅ Boosted local tax bases by $369M
✅ Supported 600+ businesses
✅ Helped create/retain 8,700+ jobs
✅ Generated $696M in matching funds
✅ Boosted local tax bases by $369M
February 28, 2025 at 2:25 AM
The final round of DEED's Main Street Economic Revitalization funding brings $6.2M to local businesses—part of an $80M program that has already:
✅ Supported 600+ businesses
✅ Helped create/retain 8,700+ jobs
✅ Generated $696M in matching funds
✅ Boosted local tax bases by $369M
✅ Supported 600+ businesses
✅ Helped create/retain 8,700+ jobs
✅ Generated $696M in matching funds
✅ Boosted local tax bases by $369M
Reposted by Kiley Shanks
Meet the Nigerian 🇳🇬 Entrepreneur Who Creates Dark Skin Prosthetics For Black Amputęes.
John Amanam is allegedly the first African to produce hyper-realistic prostheses for Black people.
Well done John 👏🏿
Learn about African and Black history youtube.com/c/Historical...
#MomSky #don'tcutmymedicaid
John Amanam is allegedly the first African to produce hyper-realistic prostheses for Black people.
Well done John 👏🏿
Learn about African and Black history youtube.com/c/Historical...
#MomSky #don'tcutmymedicaid
February 25, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Meet the Nigerian 🇳🇬 Entrepreneur Who Creates Dark Skin Prosthetics For Black Amputęes.
John Amanam is allegedly the first African to produce hyper-realistic prostheses for Black people.
Well done John 👏🏿
Learn about African and Black history youtube.com/c/Historical...
#MomSky #don'tcutmymedicaid
John Amanam is allegedly the first African to produce hyper-realistic prostheses for Black people.
Well done John 👏🏿
Learn about African and Black history youtube.com/c/Historical...
#MomSky #don'tcutmymedicaid
Since we have chosen to elect billionaires in office, the existence of trickle up economics has been made abundantly clear. Glad people have voted us into an oligarchy...wait isn't that the reason we left England?
February 26, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Since we have chosen to elect billionaires in office, the existence of trickle up economics has been made abundantly clear. Glad people have voted us into an oligarchy...wait isn't that the reason we left England?
Did you know? EBITDA was hyped in the ‘90s to make unprofitable tech companies look better. Knowing EBTIDA doesn't help business leaders make informed decisions.
You know what does help business leaders? Understanding their cash trifecta
#CashFlow #BusinessFinance #Entrepreneurship
You know what does help business leaders? Understanding their cash trifecta
#CashFlow #BusinessFinance #Entrepreneurship
February 25, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Did you know? EBITDA was hyped in the ‘90s to make unprofitable tech companies look better. Knowing EBTIDA doesn't help business leaders make informed decisions.
You know what does help business leaders? Understanding their cash trifecta
#CashFlow #BusinessFinance #Entrepreneurship
You know what does help business leaders? Understanding their cash trifecta
#CashFlow #BusinessFinance #Entrepreneurship
This. It's important to understand and know the nuances of your business. Build a sturdy foundation early on without worrying about perfectionism at each stage of the business
Before diving into perfection, test your ideas on a small scale. Start with quick prototypes or minimal versions. This helps you see if it works in the real world without getting stuck in overthinking.
Small steps bring clarity, while perfectionism can just slow you down.
Small steps bring clarity, while perfectionism can just slow you down.
February 19, 2025 at 1:40 AM
This. It's important to understand and know the nuances of your business. Build a sturdy foundation early on without worrying about perfectionism at each stage of the business
Grateful for Trump and all the plane crashes that have occurred since he has tried to "reform" the FAA.
Yeah, this is *totally* him clearing out the swamp and corruption.
#DeltaAirlines #TheFAA
Yeah, this is *totally* him clearing out the swamp and corruption.
#DeltaAirlines #TheFAA
February 17, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Grateful for Trump and all the plane crashes that have occurred since he has tried to "reform" the FAA.
Yeah, this is *totally* him clearing out the swamp and corruption.
#DeltaAirlines #TheFAA
Yeah, this is *totally* him clearing out the swamp and corruption.
#DeltaAirlines #TheFAA
Its like his supporters didn't pay attention in history class or even worse they did and don't care.
Elon Musk is requesting all the IRS data so he can see all the taxes everybody has paid.
One of the first things the Nazis did was go through Social Security data and find everybody who had never worked.
They then murdered every disabled person who hadn't.
One of the first things the Nazis did was go through Social Security data and find everybody who had never worked.
They then murdered every disabled person who hadn't.
February 17, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Its like his supporters didn't pay attention in history class or even worse they did and don't care.
Wild that people still think that these bros are cleaning out the swamp.
Musk and DOGE has access to the Medicare and Medicaud data systems.
There better be lawsuits.
www.newsweek.com/donald-trump...
There better be lawsuits.
www.newsweek.com/donald-trump...
Musk's DOGE gains access to Medicare, Medicaid data systems
Elon Musk's DOGE is reviewing Medicare and Medicaid for waste and fraud, gaining access to key HHS data systems. This live blog is now closed.
www.newsweek.com
February 7, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Wild that people still think that these bros are cleaning out the swamp.
In light of recent executive orders from President Trump rolling back DEI initiatives , it's crucial to support minority-owned businesses. Reach out, build relationships, and engage with your local economic developer to explore these challenges as a community #dei #smallbusinesses #miniorityfounders
February 5, 2025 at 4:31 PM
In light of recent executive orders from President Trump rolling back DEI initiatives , it's crucial to support minority-owned businesses. Reach out, build relationships, and engage with your local economic developer to explore these challenges as a community #dei #smallbusinesses #miniorityfounders
Maybe if we spent money on better EV infrastructure in the US, maybe EVs would be more widely adopted.
Ford is stuck with an aging EV lineup and customers want more range from its F-150 Lightening. @keithnaughton.bsky.social has a deep dive into the carmaker's crisis www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
February 4, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Maybe if we spent money on better EV infrastructure in the US, maybe EVs would be more widely adopted.
We keep talking about the resilient consumer but frequently omit the fact that American credit card balances and default rates are the highest in over a decade.
If consumers are spending more than they can afford to pay back, is the consumer really that resilient?
If consumers are spending more than they can afford to pay back, is the consumer really that resilient?
Just in: The US economy grew at an annualised rate of 2.3% in the fourth quarter. It was a weaker than expected end to a year dominated by the resilience of American consumers on.ft.com/40UGQBx
January 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM
We keep talking about the resilient consumer but frequently omit the fact that American credit card balances and default rates are the highest in over a decade.
If consumers are spending more than they can afford to pay back, is the consumer really that resilient?
If consumers are spending more than they can afford to pay back, is the consumer really that resilient?
I’ve worked a lot with the Episcopal church through out my professional career. Their support of the LGBTQ community spans decades, well before other religious institutions. As an atheist and queer person, I find myself thankful for their unwavering support during these times
As corporations and institutions bow to Trump’s whims and grievances, a bishop shaped by her time serving Minnesota gives Americans a shining example of how to be brave.
Brooks: Bishop Mariann Budde, after Trump confrontation, tells Minnesotans: Save your worry for others
As corporations and institutions bow to Trump’s whims and grievances, a Washington, D.C., bishop, shaped by her time serving Minnesota, gives Americans a shining example of how to be brave.
www.startribune.com
January 29, 2025 at 4:39 AM
I’ve worked a lot with the Episcopal church through out my professional career. Their support of the LGBTQ community spans decades, well before other religious institutions. As an atheist and queer person, I find myself thankful for their unwavering support during these times
Recent attacks on DEI programs deepen systemic inequities, leaving underrepresented founders with fewer resources to thrive. Economic inequality is rooted in racial discrimination—eliminating these initiatives risks widening the wealth gap for marginalized communities.
January 28, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Recent attacks on DEI programs deepen systemic inequities, leaving underrepresented founders with fewer resources to thrive. Economic inequality is rooted in racial discrimination—eliminating these initiatives risks widening the wealth gap for marginalized communities.
Reposted by Kiley Shanks
Companies committed to DEI….
-Costco
-Meijer
-Kroger
-Giant Grocery
-Ben & Jerry’s
-Ulta
-Macy’s
-Old Navy
-Nordstrom’s
-TJ Maxx
-GoTo Foods (includes Moe’s Southwest Grill, Mcalister’s, Auntie Anne’s, Jamba, Cinnabon, and more…)
-Dollar Tree
-Walgreens
-Wegmans
-Costco
-Meijer
-Kroger
-Giant Grocery
-Ben & Jerry’s
-Ulta
-Macy’s
-Old Navy
-Nordstrom’s
-TJ Maxx
-GoTo Foods (includes Moe’s Southwest Grill, Mcalister’s, Auntie Anne’s, Jamba, Cinnabon, and more…)
-Dollar Tree
-Walgreens
-Wegmans
January 27, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Companies committed to DEI….
-Costco
-Meijer
-Kroger
-Giant Grocery
-Ben & Jerry’s
-Ulta
-Macy’s
-Old Navy
-Nordstrom’s
-TJ Maxx
-GoTo Foods (includes Moe’s Southwest Grill, Mcalister’s, Auntie Anne’s, Jamba, Cinnabon, and more…)
-Dollar Tree
-Walgreens
-Wegmans
-Costco
-Meijer
-Kroger
-Giant Grocery
-Ben & Jerry’s
-Ulta
-Macy’s
-Old Navy
-Nordstrom’s
-TJ Maxx
-GoTo Foods (includes Moe’s Southwest Grill, Mcalister’s, Auntie Anne’s, Jamba, Cinnabon, and more…)
-Dollar Tree
-Walgreens
-Wegmans