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: Google’s AI shake-up and Meta’s rogue model
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. Google’s AI empire is being reshaped. Here’s what’s changed. After a wave of painful losses in the tech talent wars, delays to its next flagship model, and murmurings of poor morale,…
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.
Anthropic Cofounder Majored in English Lit in College. Here’s Why He Says His Degree ‘Turned Out to Be Extremely Relevant.’
Anthropic cofounder Jack Clark says liberal arts majors are valuable in the age of AI.
Coffee Consumption Just Hit a 14-Year High — So Why Are Coffee Shops Struggling?
Americans are drinking more coffee than ever, but 85% are brewing at home instead of visiting coffee cafes.
After sale of its shoe business, Allbirds pivots to AI
Allbirds is ditching wool sneakers for AI servers, rebranding as NewBird AI after locking in a $50M convertible financing facility.
Sweden blames Russian hackers for attempting ‘destructive’ cyberattack on thermal plant
Sweden’s minister for civil defense said Russian hackers are “now attempting destructive cyber attacks against organizations in Europe.”
Most Founders Ignore This Hidden Advantage in the Age of AI
When we hear a story that reflects truth, struggle and resilience, something in us activates. We don’t just understand it. We feel it.
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.