Young Founders Are Using AI Agents to Run Their Entire Lives. Some Worry They’re Losing Control.
Silicon Valley entrepreneurs are obsessed with AI agents that code, text, and manage their business around the clock.
Achieving operational excellence with AI
Frameworks like Lean Six Sigma and business process management (BPM) first gained traction because they promised clarity in the chaos—a structured way to bring order to messy, sprawling operations. Lean Six Sigma emphasized statistical rigor and quality control; BPM created end-to-end maps of how work should flow across departments. Both offered a repeatable way to…
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Co-Founder of Super Micro Arrested for Smuggling $2.5 Billion Worth of Nvidia Chips to China
Prosecutors say Wally Liaw and two associates used a “tangled web of lies” to smuggle banned AI chips through a Southeast Asian middleman.
OpenAI is throwing everything into building a fully automated researcher
OpenAI is refocusing its research efforts and throwing its resources into a new grand challenge. The San Francisco firm has set its sights on building what it calls an AI researcher, a fully automated agent-based system that will be able to go off and tackle large, complex problems by itself. OpenAI says that the new…
The best AI investment might be in energy tech
Power has become one of the biggest bottlenecks in rolling out new AI data centers. That’s creating an opening for investors.
Mind-altering substances are (still) falling short in clinical trials
This week I want to look at where we are with psychedelics, the mind-altering substances that have somehow made the leap from counterculture to major focus of clinical research. Compounds like psilocybin—which is found in magic mushrooms—are being explored for all sorts of health applications, including treatments for depression, PTSD, addiction, and even obesity. Over…
How to Spot High-Potential Employees in Their First 30 Days on Your Team
This article outlines how leaders can identify high-potential talent within the first 30 days by observing the subtle behaviors that signal accelerated growth potential.
Don’t Let New Regulations Overwhelm You — Take Control in 30 Days or Less
Regulatory change is inevitable, but how leaders operationalize it often determines whether their organization stays in control — or falls into reactive chaos.
Are You the Problem at Work? These 15 Questions Will Reveal the Truth.
A candid look at emotional intelligence and leadership blind spots.
How to Craft a Value Proposition That Attracts Your Ideal Customers
As an entrepreneur, you can’t afford vague messaging. When your value proposition is unclear, every sales conversation becomes harder than it needs to be.
How Blood Sugar Crashes Are Secretly Crashing Your Work Productivity
Energy dips, brain fog, irritability and stalled focus are not always signs of burnout or distraction.