Want to dig deeper?

It's not just about what they're saying; it's about what they're thinking. Join 50,000+ others reading The Diff to peek behind the curtain.

Want as much Diff as possible? Try Premium.

Praise for The Diff

In case there are any other laggards like me who haven't properly noticed: @ByrneHobart's newsletter is very good.

Patrick CollisonFounder of Stripe

I have culled the online world to a curated group and Byrne’s work is truly the outcome of someone who thinks, and thinks differently and deeply.

Jeff B.Hedge Fund Manager

Byrne’s the substacker I wish I was. He reads like an industrial vacuum and synthesizes like a minimoog. His range and taste in coverage puts Matt Levine to shame.

Jordan S.China Tech Analyst

Memos and open letters are packed with information—both in what they say and what they don't say.


We read between the lines. Try a sample: