{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Micro.blog - Theo Francis","home_page_url":"https://micro.blog","feed_url":"https://micro.blog/posts/theofrancis","_microblog":{"about":"https://micro.blog/about/api","id":"464","username":"theofrancis","bio":"Inky wretch. Inside the Beltway, but I just live here. 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(He’s worth $1.2 trillion this afternoon at recent share prices for SpaceX and Tesla.)Here are the runners-up, who don’t come close, according to wealth-intelligence firm Altrata’s","url":"https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/spacex-ipo-stock-market-06-12-2026/card/PPmGgHGATKkT0sGCG3wE","date_published":"2026-06-12T19:50:02+00:00","author":{"name":"Theo Francis","url":"http://theofrancis.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2Fa5ea0c767a04c17aa5f5a0f36a772804%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"theofrancis"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-06-12 19:50","date_timestamp":1781293802,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"91869096","content_html":"<p>2026 Best Companies for the Future: Nvidia Takes the Top Spot: <a href=\"https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/2026-best-companies-future-nvidia-f6744e03?mod=author_content_page_1_pos_1\">wsj.com</a></p>","summary":"This new ranking also showcases tech giants Alphabet, Microsoft, Meta and Cisco, propelled by high scores for innovation, financial strength and AI readiness","url":"https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/2026-best-companies-future-nvidia-f6744e03?mod=author_content_page_1_pos_1","date_published":"2026-06-07T00:00:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Theo Francis","url":"http://theofrancis.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2Fa5ea0c767a04c17aa5f5a0f36a772804%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"theofrancis"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-06-07 00:00","date_timestamp":1780790400,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"91460213","content_html":"<p>$3.6 Million an Hour—and Other Ways to Measure Elon Musk’s Fortune: <a href=\"https://www.wsj.com/tech/3-6-million-an-hourand-other-ways-to-measure-elon-musks-fortune-04e590a5\">wsj.com</a></p>","summary":"Millions of houses, thousands of jets, every NFL and NBA team—imagine the things a trillionaire could buy","url":"https://www.wsj.com/tech/3-6-million-an-hourand-other-ways-to-measure-elon-musks-fortune-04e590a5","date_published":"2026-06-03T00:00:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Theo Francis","url":"http://theofrancis.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2Fa5ea0c767a04c17aa5f5a0f36a772804%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"theofrancis"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-06-03 00:00","date_timestamp":1780444800,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"90627729","content_html":"<p>The Secrets Revealed in SpaceX’s IPO Filing: <a href=\"https://www.wsj.com/business/spacex-ipo-takeaways-cea33689\">wsj.com</a></p>","summary":"IPO documents show SpaceX is unprofitable and CEO Elon Musk controls 85% of the vote","url":"https://www.wsj.com/business/spacex-ipo-takeaways-cea33689","date_published":"2026-05-20T23:51:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Theo Francis","url":"http://theofrancis.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2Fa5ea0c767a04c17aa5f5a0f36a772804%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"theofrancis"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-20 23:51","date_timestamp":1779321060,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"90704643","content_html":"<p>SpaceX IPO Could Mint Musk World’s First Trillionaire: <a href=\"https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/stock-market-today-dow-sp-500-nasdaq-05-20-2026/card/spacex-ipo-could-mint-musk-world-s-first-trillionaire-PiMXtLlpPknmtQlQdh2d\">wsj.com</a></p>","summary":"Elon Musk could pass an unthinkable wealth threshold, becoming the world’s first trillionaire, depending on investors’ excitement for SpaceX shares when it goes public. 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Here’s How. <a href=\"https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/these-companies-foster-careers-better-than-others-heres-how-edc96d8d?gaa_at=eafs&amp;gaa_n=AWEtsqdL0qFx-9-kOzpMUCQRWFICmJARMtgLVxufMQVlRIyYPlRZCVfo5t0v&amp;gaa_ts=69cce6d4&amp;gaa_sig=TvhgMGKFIOoYjyIdwF9k-Xztg_n4lqM_HaTQlJdFQzrP4wgpXbVszr5UMkScQxe-8Tp3LiXxdanTWP5YFLXYRQ%3D%3D\">wsj.com</a></p>","summary":"High-performing companies hire a lot of people out of college, expose them to multiple roles and teach soft skills","url":"https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/these-companies-foster-careers-better-than-others-heres-how-edc96d8d?gaa_at=eafs&amp;gaa_n=AWEtsqdL0qFx-9-kOzpMUCQRWFICmJARMtgLVxufMQVlRIyYPlRZCVfo5t0v&amp;gaa_ts=69cce6d4&amp;gaa_sig=TvhgMGKFIOoYjyIdwF9k-Xztg_n4lqM_HaTQlJdFQzrP4wgpXbVszr5UMkScQxe-8Tp3LiXxdanTWP5YFLXYRQ%3D%3D","date_published":"2026-03-24T15:00:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Theo Francis","url":"http://theofrancis.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2Fa5ea0c767a04c17aa5f5a0f36a772804%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"theofrancis"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-24 15:00","date_timestamp":1774364400,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"86924294","content_html":"<p>Finding the Best Place to Work: A Look at Careers at More Than 1,700 Companies: <a href=\"https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/finding-the-best-place-to-work-a-look-at-careers-at-more-than-1-700-companies-736ff9fd?gaa_at=eafs&amp;gaa_n=AWEtsqcO6E90cUlejDjhCqpKY9GmqYcldbpmqqrhnaTS92U5VZg1TJA1DbqI&amp;gaa_ts=69c3abe0&amp;gaa_sig=jXIW5qtSEdC3AL9fRq_1lepAzvD-L4wUj_4gUi3JVtzNeH7DL4fNU-QMbVPm22QKf62DYoX4CGgdddtcBspK4Q%3D%3D\">wsj.com</a></p>","summary":"A new analysis identifies the workplaces that provide the best earnings potential and professional growthâoverall and for your specific job","url":"https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/finding-the-best-place-to-work-a-look-at-careers-at-more-than-1-700-companies-736ff9fd?gaa_at=eafs&amp;gaa_n=AWEtsqcO6E90cUlejDjhCqpKY9GmqYcldbpmqqrhnaTS92U5VZg1TJA1DbqI&amp;gaa_ts=69c3abe0&amp;gaa_sig=jXIW5qtSEdC3AL9fRq_1lepAzvD-L4wUj_4gUi3JVtzNeH7DL4fNU-QMbVPm22QKf62DYoX4CGgdddtcBspK4Q%3D%3D","date_published":"2026-03-24T15:00:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Theo Francis","url":"http://theofrancis.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2Fa5ea0c767a04c17aa5f5a0f36a772804%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"theofrancis"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-24 15:00","date_timestamp":1774364400,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"94643080","content_html":"<p>Finding the Best Place to Work: A Look at Careers at More Than 1,700 Companies: <a href=\"https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/finding-the-best-place-to-work-a-look-at-careers-at-more-than-1-700-companies-736ff9fd?gaa_at=eafs&amp;gaa_n=AWEtsqcO6E90cUlejDjhCqpKY9GmqYcldbpmqqrhnaTS92U5VZg1TJA1DbqI&amp;gaa_ts=69c3abe0&amp;gaa_sig=jXIW5qtSEdC3AL9fRq_1lepAzvD-L4wUj_4gUi3JVtzNeH7DL4fNU-QMbVPm22QKf62DYoX4CGgdddtcBspK4Q%3D%3D\">wsj.com</a></p>","summary":"A new analysis identifies the workplaces that provide the best earnings potential and professional growth—overall and for your specific job","url":"https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/finding-the-best-place-to-work-a-look-at-careers-at-more-than-1-700-companies-736ff9fd?gaa_at=eafs&gaa_n=AWEtsqcO6E90cUlejDjhCqpKY9GmqYcldbpmqqrhnaTS92U5VZg1TJA1DbqI&gaa_ts=69c3abe0&gaa_sig=jXIW5qtSEdC3AL9fRq_1lepAzvD-L4wUj_4gUi3JVtzNeH7DL4fNU-QMbVPm22QKf62DYoX4CGgdddtcBspK4Q%3D%3D","date_published":"2026-03-24T00:00:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Theo Francis","url":"http://theofrancis.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2Fa5ea0c767a04c17aa5f5a0f36a772804%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"theofrancis"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-24 00:00","date_timestamp":1774310400,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"94643079","content_html":"<p>These Companies Foster Careers Better Than Others. 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Could that work?</p>\n<p>&gt; a universal standard for letting folks know you’ve replied to or mentioned them in an article<br>\n<a href=\"https://mitchw.blog/2024/03/14/ben-werdmuller-on.html\">mitchw.blog/2024/03/1…</a></p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/theofrancis/33558099","date_published":"2024-03-15T12:21:45+00:00","author":{"name":"Theo Francis","url":"http://theofrancis.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2Fa5ea0c767a04c17aa5f5a0f36a772804%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"theofrancis"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2024-03-15 12:21","date_timestamp":1710505305,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"13449338","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/manton\">@manton</a> I needed a catalog of an external drive, and discovered I could just drag the icon from the finder into a blank BBEdit file, and it generated a nicely indented file structure. 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