Companies will pay you millions to work for them...

The Executive Brief

Hey Board Members —

We’ve talked a lot about building wealth through entrepreneurship, side hustles, and investing. But here’s the quiet truth people don’t say enough:

Companies will pay you millions… if you’re the right person.

Let’s break it down.

Last week, Meta acquired Scale AI’s enterprise division, reinforcing something I’ve been saying for a minute: corporate power players are willing to pay a premium for top-tier talent and tools that future-proof their ecosystem.

We’re in a weird economy right now. Layoffs are happening—but simultaneously, certain people are getting offers with equity, sign-on bonuses, and custom job descriptions.

And if you're wondering why not you… let’s talk about it.

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My Weekly Strategic Picks

For those looking for great resume or promotions adds here are a few courses that I’ve added to my *Must Take* List:

• Project Management + Certificate

• AI Product Engineering + Certificate

• Microsoft AI & ML Engineering Professional Certificate

• Agentic AI and AI Agents for Leaders Specialization

A Major benefit if you invest in the certificate portion of these classes so you have something to show off!

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Boardroom Action Items:

Earn a company’s attention like an acquisition.

These are the exact moves to position yourself like a must-hire:

1. Signal your unique POV:
   Start sharing strategic insights on LinkedIn or Substack (ex: your take on the Meta x Scale deal). People at the top notice sharp thinking, not just experience.

2. Build a visible skill layer:
   Whether it’s AI prompting, growth strategy, or people ops—your skillset should say I’m not here to coast.

3. Join the right orbit:
   Network with operators, founders, and hiring decision-makers. When budgets open up, they’ll look for who’s already in the room—not who’s applying.

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Are Companies Paying Top Dollar for the Best Employees?

Want to be acquired as a person? Start with the right environment.

Here are 3 recently funded startups (Seed–Series A) that are hiring sharp, future-proof thinkers:

1. Prequel
AI platform for creative entrepreneurs. Just raised $8.5M to scale their product. Great entry point for content, marketing, and growth ops talent.