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The Skill That Made Good Managers Makes Good AI Builders
AI developer Vlad Larin argues the skill that made good developers and managers is the same one that separates quality AI building from vibe coding.
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Is the Cost Apocalypse Already Over?
Kevin Williams on why AI token costs may be self-correcting: Luna 6 landed 40x cheaper than Fable with computer controls, and it did a week of marketing work in four hours.
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Your 2027 AI Budget Is a Guess. Here’s How to Find the Real Number.
79% of enterprises overran their AI budgets. Here’s how to budget for AI in 2027: inventory, token costs, adoption curves, and a number you can defend.
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The Slope Is the Story, Not the 10%
An Anthropic researcher put a 10% chance on AI ending humanity. The more useful question for business leaders is the slope of recursive self-improvement.
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Blueprint Your Processes. Don’t Replicate Your Steps.
There’s an article going around by Alex Lieberman called 30 Features of an AI Native Company. Matt and I have been somewhat obsessed with it internally, enough that we’re going to work through it on the show over the next few weeks. It’s a good list. It asks what the perfect design of an organization…
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Leading People Through AI Change: A Guide for Senior Executives
Lead the human side of AI change with clear responsibilities, honest communication, and support for managers. Connect people, process, and technology.
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How CEOs Should Learn AI Without Becoming Technologists
Build the AI fluency you need to lead without becoming a technologist. Learn through real work, better questions, and decisions about people and process.
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Executive AI Coaching vs. AI Consulting: Which Support Do You Need?
Compare executive AI coaching, AI consulting, and implementation support. Identify whether your organization needs leadership development, expertise, or delivery.
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Your First 90 Days Leading AI: People, Process, and Technology
Set a practical direction for your first 90 days leading AI. Connect people, process, and technology with clear ownership, focused experiments, and learning.
