Eric Frank

Views are my own only.

[a16z @a16z]

Marc Andreessen:

"The job is not actually the atomic unit of what happens in the workplace. The atomic unit of what happens in the workplace is the task."

"A job is a bundle of tasks."

“Everybody wants to talk about job loss, but really what you want to look at is task loss.”

"As the tasks change enough, then that’s when the jobs change."

"Ten years from now, is your job title coder, or coder-designer-product manager, or is it just, ‘I build products,’ or is it just, ‘I tell the AI how to build products.’ Whatever that job is called, it’s going to be incredibly important, because the people doing that job are going to be orchestrating the AI."

@pmarca on Lenny's Podcast with @lennysan

[Jenna Guillaume @JennaGuillaume]

Carl Reiner gave Rob Reiner a copy of The Princess Bride, and Rob Reiner loved it and its father/son love story so much he turned it into a movie (with a grandfather and grandson). Three days before Carl’s death in 2020, he and Rob reenacted the final scene and “As you wish”

[LightBox @LightBoxRE]

Who are the biggest buyers in CRE?

Through the first seven months of 2025, the @LightBoxRE CRE Transaction Tracker followed $160B+ in deals, with new players stepping in and very few repeat buyers.

The Top 10 investors so far this year include Blackstone Infrastructure, Starwood Property Trust, and LG Energy Solution. It’s a clear sign that liquidity is still moving, but according to LightBox data, investors are more selective about asset type, size, and fundamentals.

See the full list and more insights in the July LightBox CRE Monthly Transaction Tracker: https://t.co/0ZPQ6pc3HM

#CRE #CommercialRealEstate #CREInvesting #RealEstateCapital #CRETransactions #CREDeals

[LightBox @LightBoxRE]

When a fire breaks out at a property, the damage isn’t over when the flames are out. Hazardous materials can seep into soil, groundwater, and even neighboring sites, creating long-term environmental liabilities.

The challenge for environmental consultants has been accessing historical fire and hazmat incident data quickly and consistently.

That’s why LightBox Live now integrates NFIRS data covering millions of incidents nationwide from 1980–2023.

Our latest blog explains why fire history matters in CRE due diligence and how better data can help uncover hidden risks: https://t.co/0u5fDXpE9i

#FireData #LightBoxLive #NFIRS #EnvironmentalConsultants

[The Tie @TheTieIO]

We’re ready to welcome Out East Summit attendees to RG|NY Vinyard.

Nestled in the heart of Long Island’s North Fork, the private vineyard offers the perfect backdrop for the conversations and connections that will shape the future of institutional digital assets.

Learn more about Out East Summit: https://t.co/bSe718wizS

[LightBox @LightBoxRE]

In Q2 2025, multifamily led the way on @LightBoxRE's RCM platform, making up 36% of listings, followed by retail at 17% and land at 14%.

RCM is the trusted go-to-market platform for investment sales, as well as debt and equity deals. It connects buyers and sellers across a global marketplace while streamlining transactions and helping deals close faster, with more exposure and greater security.

Later this month, we’ll release our latest series of quarterly market snapshots, digging deeper into Q2 trends in investment brokerage, commercial appraisals, and environmental due diligence.

Catch up on the latest in CRE: https://t.co/21051pK3Ke

#CRE #InvestmentSales #CommercialRealEstate #LightBoxRCM #MarketInsights

[Tracy Wolfson @tracywolfson]

This is what it’s all about

[LightBox @LightBoxRE]

Discover how @LightBoxRE True Owner℠ delivers the perfect blend of data and insights to help you uncover actionable property owners in commercial real estate.

Join LightBox's James Franz on April 2nd for a quick, live walkthrough of LightBox True Owner—the tool that’s helping brokers, investors, and lenders identify off-market opportunities and close more deals faster.

🕑 11am PT / 1pm CT / 2pm ET
☕ 15-minute live walkthrough—perfect for a coffee break!

👉 Save your seat: https://t.co/FmNm4MPbPK

#LightBoxTrueOwner #CRE #commericalrealestate #LightBoxData

[John Beilein @JohnBeilein]

Before 2013 Michigan MBB had not gone to Sweet 16 in 19 years. Now it’s what we do ! Yes, we are a Blue Blood in Men’s Basketball again! Congrats to everyone who is a part of 2025 @umichbball #goblue

[LightBox @LightBoxRE]

The #CREWeekly Digest Episode 37 is live!
This week, markets were flooded with economic and policy news. Inflation eased more than expected, but trade tensions raised recession fears, causing a sharp selloff. Despite this, the LightBox CRE Activity Index jumped to 96.1, up 19% from last month and 27% from last year.
Listen now: https://t.co/hNRAHiZIOE

[Santa Ono @SantaJOno]

Gotta love TRE DONALDSON! 〽️

[LightBox @LightBoxRE]

Today, we celebrate the incredible women of LightBox and beyond who drive innovation, leadership, and progress in our industry. The call to action this International Women's Day 2025 is #AccelerateAction. This year’s focus is on uniting to break down the barriers and biases that continue to hold women back. Together, we can create a more equal future by taking decisive steps now to make gender parity a reality.

From shaping the future of commercial real estate and GIS technology to delivering outstanding client solutions, the women of LightBox bring dedication, expertise, and vision to everything they do. We’re proud to support an environment where all voices are valued, and we remain committed to fostering equity, inclusion, and opportunities for women at every level. Thank you to all the women leading and inspiring change across the industry. Your contributions make a difference every day.

We’d love to hear from the @LightBoxRE team and their networks: What is a piece of career advice from a strong woman that has stuck with you?

♀️ Learn how we can #AccelerateAction: https://t.co/SXBJypH2ax

#WomenOfLightBox #InternationalWomensDay #IWD

[Brit Hume @brithume]

From a letter in the Saturday edition of the Wall Street Journal:

[University of Michigan @UMich]

In a survey of college-bound students by @ThePrincetonRev, U-M was rated as the top public institution on a list of ‘dream’ colleges and universities. Story from @CNBC: https://t.co/YFHwhN0rpd

[Santa Ono @SantaJOno]

University of Michigan is excited to be one of 15 institutions worldwide to receive funding for research and access to computational resources from OpenAI “to support students, educators, and researchers advancing the frontiers of knowledge.” https://t.co/dPH4DMuA6L

[Seth Abramson @SethAbramson]

This is what ardent NYT _conservative_ Bret Stephens is saying.

Anyone with any sense knows that today was an absolute disaster and disgrace for the United States.

[Protect Kamala Harris ✊ @DisavowTrump20]

RETWEET if you stand with President Zelensky!

[Dan Primack @danprimack]

the heart of the matter:

TRUMP: It’s going to be very hard to do business like this, Volodymyr.

ZELENSKYY: Ukraine is not a business deal.

[The Tie @TheTieIO]

The @CantonNetwork is redefining institutional blockchain with privacy, interoperability, and scalability.

In part 2 of The Canton Network Series, we dive into Canton Coin’s role in fueling the network’s growth—covering its tokenomics, incentives, and real-world use cases.

[Yuval Rooz @YuvalRooz]

⭐️The data from @TheTieIO captures something special happening in @CantonNetwork - a truly open ecosystem where builders of all types are being rewarded for creating real value:
- DeFi 🤝TradFi
- Open networks + configurable privacy = unbounded utility.
- $3.6T in assets already proving it. From day 1 our vision was real simple, bring real utility to public chains. That's how we build the real Web 3.0 for financial services. Huge thanks for @TheTieIO for bringing this transparency.