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Wisdom and data in AI-first startups
On top of raw intelligence of AI models, AI-first startups need diversity of (AI) thought, proprietary data and access to human wisdom.
E16 — A Life-Changing Sabbatical with James McAulay
Watch now | "The sabbatical was life-changing. If I hadn't taken that time off and had tried to sell the business, I would not have achieved the outcome…
The Core of AI-First Companies
AI agents and AI workflows may look similar but they couldn't be more different.
E15 — Graceful CEO Succession with Maria Josife
Watch now | "If all of you <...> are thinking, We need a new CEO, and you've been thinking that for months <...> and you've done nothing about it, it's…
What is an AI-first startup?
AI-first companies will be as different from today's tech companies as Uber is different from a taxi firm.

December 2024

How to Reset for the Year Ahead
One way is to organise a self-hosted meditation retreat.
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Peer Support for Solopreneurs
What started as an experiment, proved to be far more successful than I expected.
Three trade-offs for CEOs in transition
Founder CEOs considering stepping down must navigate these three trade-offs. Each deserves attention.
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E14 — Three Stages of Growth with Avin Rabheru
Watch now | "Job one is to build a product. Job two is to build a business. Job three is to build an organization and culture."
You Can't Schedule A Surprise
If trying to outsmart our fears is what gets us to a mid-life crisis, it's not going to be the strategy that will take us through it.
E13 — The Toughest Boss Ever with Graham Hobson
Watch now | "He'll be no trouble, but I think he'll really help the company. And when he came in, my overwhelming feeling was he was the toughest boss I…
When Things Fall Apart
"The spiritual journey is not about heaven and getting to a place that's really swell" — Pema Chödrön
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