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Hi. I’m a career high-tech/high-growth entrepreneur, innovator, and technologist. 14 startups. Advisor to dozens more. Exits include private equity acquisition of the first Gen AI platform with Automated Insights (Yahoo, NFL, AP) and all-cash acquisition of solo-built, solo-funded ExitEvent (resources/network for startups). I also built and ran Intrepid Media, the first and best social network for writers.
I’m a featured columnist at Inc. Magazine and Built In. I guest post for TechCrunch, Business Insider, and others. I’m a top 10 writer at Medium. I’ve spoken at SXSW a few times, the United Nations, NABShow, Columbia University, Duke University, and other places.
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What’s the Top Problem Faced by CEOs Right Now?
CEOs today all face a gap no AI can fill. Knowing their top problems gives you a solid grasp of what their business landscape looks like, so you can solve those problems.
The “AI Consultant” Market Is In Serious Trouble
The $1,000/hour AI consultant rush is over, and the market is correcting faster than anyone expected. Here’s why the demand for "100x guys" just collapsed.
Why Your AI Keeps Telling You What’s “Worth” Doing
Your chatbot’s "worth doing" suggestions are a gamble, at best, and one wrong guess could cost you your job. Here’s how to spot and avoid the traps.
The Hardest Thing To Do In Business Right Now Is…
The hardest thing in business right now is one of the few things that AI can't do. Or fake. Or brute force.
No-Code Lost to Vibe Coding, But Here’s What You Should Use Instead
The no-code revolution might be over. What’s replacing it? Something between no-code and vibe-coding, with better results and less time to market.
Hey Meatbags! Stop Being So Mean To Claude!
Anthropic issued a usage policy asking users to stop being mean to Claude. If you’re on the fence about this policy, I can help. It’s a machine.
Career Pivots For Techies In the Data Age of AI
Techies who ignore the AI shifts in the tech industry risk getting stuck in roles that AI will automate. Here are the best tech industry career moves right now.
I’m Screening “Head of AI” Job Candidates, Here’s Where They’re “Fudging” Their Resumes
AI experience isn’t always what it seems on a resume. Here’s how candidates inflate credentials for top AI leadership roles.
CEOs Talking About Hiring and Firing People Over Dinner
Three CEOs at a sports bar revealed some opinions on hiring, firing, and AI. No fancy boardrooms, no powerpoints, just hard truth over wings and beers.
5 Takeaways From the CEO Summit I Just Presented At
Last week I was at a CEO Summit for work, where I presented on strategy, innovation, and AI to 18 tech CEOs. Here's what we talked about.
Why Writers Need To Choose Their Audience, Not the Other Way Around
Until you know exactly who your writing audience is, you’re writing in the dark and hoping they find you. Here’s how to choose your audience and help it grow.
I Use Claude Code For (Almost) Everything Now – and I’m Not Alone
A bunch of folks have abandoned the chatbot experience for full time Claude Code. There are 3 very good reasons for this. And 1 not-very-good reason.