How Growing Up on a Grape Farm Prepared Me to Lead a Tech Company
I grew up harvesting grapes on a 700-acre farm. It taught me the patience and risk management strategies I needed to be a tech CEO.
The Download: climate tech companies to watch and AI’s discovery problem
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Coming soon: our 2026 list of Climate Tech Companies to Watch With the planet nearing 1.5 °C of warming, climate policies being unraveled, and Big Tech backpedaling on its climate ambitions,…
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Why Your Nonprofit Needs Corporate Strategy More Than Inspiration
Nonprofits don’t fail from lack of heart. They stall when systems and strategy don’t keep up with growth.
How To Evaluate Franchisor Support Without Falling For The Sales Pitch
Franchise support is often sold as a promise, but experienced operators know it must be evaluated through systems, structure and consistency.
Anthropic’s rise is giving some OpenAI investors second thoughts
One investor who has backed both companies told the FT that justifying OpenAI’s recent round required assuming an IPO valuation of $1.2 trillion or more — making Anthropic’s current $380 billion valuation look like the relative bargain.
Most Businesses Are Tackling Payroll Accuracy the Wrong Way — Here’s the Smarter Approach
When leaders notice payroll errors, the immediate thought is to tighten payroll controls. Instead, they should look to the data that feeds payroll results: timekeeping accuracy.
Why Execution Still Stalls in Your Organization Even When Everyone Is ‘Aligned’
Your execution problem isn’t communication. It’s decision ownership. Here’s what leaders need to know.
How Growing Up on a Grape Farm Prepared Me to Lead a Tech Company
I grew up harvesting grapes on a 700-acre farm. It taught me the patience and risk management strategies I needed to be a tech CEO.
Why Your Nonprofit Needs Corporate Strategy More Than Inspiration
Nonprofits don’t fail from lack of heart. They stall when systems and strategy don’t keep up with growth.
How To Evaluate Franchisor Support Without Falling For The Sales Pitch
Franchise support is often sold as a promise, but experienced operators know it must be evaluated through systems, structure and consistency.
Most Businesses Are Tackling Payroll Accuracy the Wrong Way — Here’s the Smarter Approach
When leaders notice payroll errors, the immediate thought is to tighten payroll controls. Instead, they should look to the data that feeds payroll results: timekeeping accuracy.