Lisa Linkowsky

Business Owner | Certified Franchise Consultant | TV Host, Franchise Focus | FW Contributor | Community Advocate | Mentor | Board Member for One Simple Wish

[Lisa Linkowsky @LLinkowsky]

@girdley Just finished. Terrific explainer. Franchise advisor here! PE just continues to wreck brand upon brand. 😩

Also I run in the other direction of what’s “hot”

[Lisa Linkowsky @LLinkowsky]

Excited to be part of this panel. Career Transition is a hot topic with the numerous layoffs being announced day after day.

[FWA New York @FWANY]

Thinking about a career pivot or your next act?

Join the FWA for “Rethinking Career Transitions” covering imposter syndrome, entrepreneurship, ageism & navigating change with confidence.

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[Lisa Linkowsky @LLinkowsky]

@giveashitnature Put up an owl box two years ago but so far no owls 🥺

[Lisa Linkowsky @LLinkowsky]

@EliMcCann Bottom right

[SKI @skiistiredasf]

Lamont Newell, a formerly homeless teen from South Los Angeles, graduated as valedictorian with a 4.4 GPA from Verbum Dei Jesuit High School and was accepted to 65 colleges.
He’s heading to Columbia University on a full scholarship to study industrial engineering — the first man in his family to graduate high school.
From sleeping in cars to Ivy League bound. What a story. 👏🏽👏🏽

[Lisa Linkowsky @LLinkowsky]

@juanlozano70 @highbrow_nobrow Hope you find your next chapter soon. Condolences on the loss of your wife and sister.

[Lisa Linkowsky @LLinkowsky]

@MattFriedmanNJ What the actual heck. I thought this was an @onion piece. Prayers indeed lol!

[Lisa Linkowsky @LLinkowsky]

@JoyceCarolOates You spoke at my brothers graduation Trenton State College back in the 90’s. What was your fav college graduation to visit and speak?

[Lisa Linkowsky @LLinkowsky]

@travisakers Epic event. However, this terrified me though and still does to this day.

[Lisa Linkowsky @LLinkowsky]

@VladTheInflator @grok No notes!

[Jean Twenge (author of 10 RULES, GENERATIONS) @jean_twenge]

Reading scores, 3rd graders to 8th graders, 2015 to 2025. This is a national tragedy.

[Action News on 6abc @6abc]

A New Jersey rescue dog is hitting the waves in an effort to get competition-ready. Gnarly Charley is a golden retriever who “loves to surf,” according to his owner, Patty Cronheim.

[Lisa Linkowsky @LLinkowsky]

Who did this benefit? Can we see the breakdown?

[unusual_whales @unusual_whales]

"Americans spent over $109 billion on lottery tickets last year, which is more than they spent on movies, books, concerts and sports tickets - combined," per Charlie Bilello.

[Lisa Linkowsky @LLinkowsky]

@DanielleLangWa @CurtTigges @anishmoonka @grok We cannot live in a bubble. We need bacteria and as noted the serious pathogens are slim to none.

[Lisa Linkowsky @LLinkowsky]

@anishmoonka My sponge sits on a dish and absolutely drys out if not used daily. Swap it out monthly. Been doing this for 27 years and my mom has been doing the same for 50+ years.

[The Philadelphia Inquirer @PhillyInquirer]

This 75-year-old has worked at Temple for 44 years. On Wednesday, she graduated. https://t.co/R0BA29rch3

[Ken Burns @KenBurns]

We are announcing today that The American Revolution will stream for free in its entirety on all PBS platforms from May 25th through July 12. Hope you have a chance to watch, ideally with friends and family, as you think about our 250th anniversary this July 4th. https://t.co/c8fc6Sldj5

[Lisa Linkowsky @LLinkowsky]

"No pure managers"

For those exploring business ownership you need to get ready to roll up your sleeves. Don't just dip your pinky toe in.

So here's the question — if you're willing to do that for someone else's company, why not for yourself?

DM's are open!

[Brian Armstrong @brian_armstrong]

This is an email I sent earlier today to all employees at Coinbase:

Team,

Today I’ve made the difficult decision to reduce the size of Coinbase by ~14%. I want to walk you through why we're doing this now, what it means for those affected, and how this positions us for the future.

Why now
Two forces are converging at the same time. We need to be front footed to respond to both.

First, the market. Coinbase is well-capitalized, has diversified revenue streams, and is well-positioned to weather any storm. Crypto is also on the verge of the next wave of adoption, with stablecoins, prediction markets, tokenization, and more taking off. However, our business is still volatile from quarter to quarter. While we've managed through that cyclicality many times before and come out stronger on the other side, we’re currently in a down market and need to adjust our cost structure now so that we emerge from this period leaner, faster, and more efficient for our next phase of growth.

Second, AI is changing how we work. Over the past year, I’ve watched engineers use AI to ship in days what used to take a team weeks. Non-technical teams are now shipping production code and many of our workflows are being automated. The pace of what's possible with a small, focused team has changed dramatically, and it's accelerating every day.

All of this has led us to an inflection point, not just for Coinbase, but for every company. The biggest risk now is not taking action. We are adjusting early and deliberately to rebuild Coinbase to be lean, fast, and AI-native. We need to return to the speed and focus of our startup founding, with AI at our core.

What this means
To get there, we are not just reducing headcount and cutting costs, we’re fundamentally changing how we operate: rebuilding Coinbase as an intelligence, with humans around the edge aligning it. What does this mean in practice?

- Fewer layers, faster decisions: We are flattening our org structure to 5 layers max below CEO/COO. Layers slow things down and create coordination tax. The future is small, high context teams that can move quickly. Leaders will own much more, with as many as 15+ direct reports. Fewer layers also means a leaner cost structure that is built to perform through all market cycles.

- No pure managers: Every leader at Coinbase must also be a strong and active individual contributor. Managers should be like player-coaches, getting their hands dirty alongside their teams.

- AI-native pods: We’ll be concentrating around AI-native talent who can manage fleets of agents to drive outsized impact. We’ll also be experimenting with reduced pod sizes, including “one person teams” with engineers, designers, and product managers all in one role.

In short: AI is bringing a profound shift in how companies operate, and we’re reshaping Coinbase to lead in this new era. This is a new way of working, and we need to leverage AI across every facet of our jobs.

To those who are affected
I know there are real people behind these decisions — talented colleagues who have poured themselves into this company and our mission. To those of you who will be leaving: thank you. You’ve helped build Coinbase into what it is today, and I am sincerely grateful for everything you've done.

All impacted team members will receive an email to their personal account in the next hour with more information, and an invitation to meet with an HRBP and a senior leader in your organization. Coinbase system access has been removed today. I know this feels sudden and harsh, but it is the only responsible choice given our duty to protect customer information.

To those affected, we will be providing a comprehensive package to support you through this transition. US employees will receive a minimum of 16 weeks base pay (plus 2 weeks per year worked), their next equity vest, and 6 months of COBRA. Employees on a work visa will get extra transition support. Those outside of the US will receive similar support, based on local factors and subject to any consultation requirements.

Coinbase prides itself on talent density. Our employees are among the most talented people in the world, and I have no doubt that your skills and experience will be highly sought after as you pursue your next chapters.

How we move forward
To the team that is staying, I know this is a difficult day. We’re saying goodbye to colleagues and friends you've been in the trenches with. But here’s what I want you to know as we move forward together:

Over the past 13 years, we have weathered four crypto winters, gone public, and built the most trusted platform in our industry. We’ve made it this far by making hard decisions and by always staying focused on our mission. This time will be no different – nothing has changed about the long term outlook of our company or industry. And most importantly, our mission has never been more important for the world. Increasing economic freedom requires a new financial system, and we’re building it.

The Coinbase that emerges from this will be more capable than ever to achieve our mission.

Brian

[Sheldrick Wildlife Trust @SheldrickTrust]

You may have seen a cryptocurrency token using the name and images of Bumpy, the baby hippo rescued by KWS and delivered into our care – this token wasn't created by us, and we haven't authorised or endorsed it in any way. Our content has been used without our permission and we've asked for it to be removed.

The good news – Bumpy is doing brilliantly in Kaluku, under the loving care of his Keepers. If you'd like to support him and our work, you can do so here 👉 https://t.co/yixEIZlYLn 🦛

[Reuters @Reuters]

David Attenborough, 'the voice for nature,' turns 100 https://t.co/Bj5DpBIY7w https://t.co/Bj5DpBIY7w