The Professor’s Minute Minute – September 20, 2025

 

Tariffs out, startup wisdom in, Larry’s wallet fatter, timid AI gets roasted, Alaska’s momentum—and hair-raising science.

1. Aviation needs fewer barriers

   Global aerospace leaders reiterate the call: drop tariffs, boost trade, unlock innovation. When borders close, supply chains seize.

   (Leeham News)

2. Startup reality check

   Andrew Chen’s “Anti-Pitch” gives you the one-liners that VCs really think when they pass. If you’re raising money, read this first.

   (Andrew Chen Substack)

3. Larry Ellison’s wealth boom

   KillerCharts dissects the latest Oracle surge. Maybe time to upgrade the yacht—or the island.

   (KillerCharts)

4. Timid AI = wasted AI

   The Economist’s AI Innovation Asia argues: if your investment in AI is too small to be bold, you’re just lighting cash on fire.

   (The Economist)

5. Alaska Air stays strong

   Revenue momentum is solid despite cost pressure. Alaska continues to show the majors that disciplined ops matter.

   (Aviation Week)

6. Quirky: Shaving, plucking, waxing—why does it hurt more than a haircut? Washington Post explains it’s about nerve activation, not sadism.

   (Washington Post)

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#Tags:

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Sources:

• Tariff commentary: Leeham News

• Startup anti-pitch: Andrew Chen

• Larry Ellison wealth surge: KillerCharts

• AI Innovation Asia: The Economist

• Alaska’s revenue trends: Aviation Week

• Quirky: Washington Post

Style Verification: Saturday → Synthetic Cubism

Image: Layered geometric collage: planes, dollar signs, Oracle logo fragment, startup pitch decks, AI circuit motifs, with a playful hint of hair strands.