The Lean Guide to Product Research

The Lean Guide to Product Research

Ever had a brilliant product idea but felt stuck, unsure if anyone would actually buy it? You’re not alone. Many aspiring entrepreneurs believe that product research is a complex and expensive process reserved for big companies with huge budgets. The good news is that’s no longer true. Today, anyone with an internet connection can uncover … Read more

Leading Thoughts for June 26, 2025

Leading Thoughts for June 26, 2025

Leading Thoughts for June 26, 2025 IDEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I. Peter Senge on personal mastery: “Personal mastery goes beyond competence and skills, though it is grounded in competence and skills. It goes beyond spiritual … Read more

Why AI will eat McKinsey’s lunch — but not today

Why AI will eat McKinsey’s lunch — but not today

Navin Chaddha, managing director of the 55-year-old Silicon Valley venture firm Mayfield, is betting big on AI’s ability to transform people-heavy industries like consulting, law, and accounting. The veteran investor, whose wins include Lyft, Poshmark, and HashiCorp, recently discussed at TechCrunch’s StrictlyVC evening in Menlo Park why he believes “AI teammates” can create software-like margins … Read more

Between utopia and collapse: Navigating AI’s murky middle future

Between utopia and collapse: Navigating AI’s murky middle future

Join the event trusted by enterprise leaders for nearly two decades. VB Transform brings together the people building real enterprise AI strategy. Learn more In the blog post The Gentle Singularity, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman painted a vision of the near future where AI quietly and benevolently transforms human life. There will be no sharp break, … Read more

7 Joys of Getting Dumb

7 Joys of Getting Dumb

7 Joys of Getting Dumb The older I get, the dumber I feel—and it’s freeing. Getting dumb might be the smartest move you make. 7 Joys of Getting Dumb: #1. Respect for the smarts of others. “Knowing” makes it easy to look down on others. Getting dumber frees you to let others be right. “I … Read more

Leading Through the Age of Disruption: Seeing Around Corners

Leading Through the Age of Disruption: Seeing Around Corners

Leading Through the Age of Disruption: Seeing Around Corners IN today’s volatile and fast-paced world, disruption is no longer an exception—it’s the rule. Leaders are navigating an era defined by geopolitical uncertainty, technological innovation, supply chain challenges, and shifting societal expectations. The modern company, whether an agile startup or a Fortune 500 behemoth, exists amid … Read more

This AI-powered startup studio plans to launch 100,000 companies a year — really

This AI-powered startup studio plans to launch 100,000 companies a year — really

Henrik Werdelin has spent the last 15 years helping entrepreneurs build big brands like Barkbox through his startup studio Prehype. Now, with his new, New York-based venture Audos, he’s betting that AI can help him scale that process from “tens” of startups a year to “hundreds of thousands” of aspiring business owners. The timing certainly … Read more