When was the last time you questioned the status quo? When was the last time you stopped, looked at how your organization works, and asked, “Why do we still do it this way?”
Archive for: September, 2026
Why I’m Bullish on Humans
There’s been a lot of conversation about the existential risks posed by AI. Some of it is warranted. We should think about worst-case scenarios. We should pressure-test what could go wrong. We should think seriously about alignment, control, incentives, concentration of power, and what happens when systems become more capable than the people using them.
Everything Is Ripe For Innovation
No single moment makes everything ripe for innovation. But there are clues. One is when a system gets stuck. Stuck in the same old story. The same assumptions. The same business models. The same competitors doing variations of the same thing. The status quo.
Speed Is a Competitive Advantage
Almost two years ago, I worked with a large Mexican company. The project involved deploying AI agents across several areas of the business. The company president delegated the initiative to a special projects manager. We submitted our proposal. The timeline was aggressive: three months from start to finish.
If You Started Your Company Today, Would You Build It This Way?
History doesn’t repeat itself, but it does rhyme. And we’ve seen this story before. As AI matures, adoption will increasingly require more than signing up for a ChatGPT account or, for businesses, buying hundreds.
Exceptional Is Not An Accident
Last week, I was in Las Vegas for the Vault Conference at MGM Grand. Don’t worry, this post isn’t about that. While in Las Vegas, I met up with a family member who owns three restaurants. She shared some of the challenges she’s facing as the business grows.
Innovation Is Behavior
A lot of companies get innovation wrong. They treat it as a department. A campaign. A workshop. A technology investment. But innovation isn’t any of those things.