Building bespoke AI products to win in the age of software
The age of mass manufacturing forged a popular managerial mindset anchored on a belief that there exists an optimal flow for any business process. For instan...
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Digital Transformation
ACID can protect against computer hacking
It is hard to feel sympathy for black hat hackers who violate computer security with impunity for personal gain or malice. Their action (data breach, manipul...
Weave your Digital Transformations out of Silk
Aside from the tech giants, established corporations have achieved success without ever depending on their ability to write (good, user-centered) software fa...
Team health
Business Jiu-Jitsu: 9 cross disciplinary lessons
I’ve been practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) for 2 years at Gracie Barra under Prof. Sergio Costa, Master Pascoal Duarte, and Prof. Fabiano Carvalho. I’m s...
Gifting Feedback from a Tea Shop
Giving good feedback to people around you (both at work and in your private life) can be an excellent time investment. If the people around you become strong...
Product Management
Make a Great Product out of your Product Proposal - Part II
In Part I of this post, I proposed a framework for how to organize a product proposal; in Part II, I present few sample paragraphs which I have used before f...
Make a Great Product out of your Product Proposal - Part I
The primary role of a product proposal document is to get funding from a sponsor, regardless of who the sponsor is. Whether you are a new product manager at ...
Communication
On being deeply authentic
If you have ever practiced yoga and meditation, which are central to Hinduism, Buddhism, or Jainism, you are probably familiar with the concept of a mantra. ...
Asynchronous vs synchronous communication, with some practical advice
As far back as we can see, people prefer to communicate important stuff in person as opposed to over a video conference call, or even in writing.
Digital Twin
Deploy a Digital Twin in 6 Months for $1M USD
Whether you manage a fleet of cruise ships, an upstream oil & gas supply chain, a global retail store network, or a loyalty program for a large hotel cha...
Startups
The hardest lessons for startups to learn by Paul Graham
I’m very much a beginner when it comes to reading texts out loud, but I find it useful because it makes me remember the texts that I read better. Below I hav...
Talent Strategy
Finding your ASANA to win in the Age of Software
In my previous post on “building bespoke AI products to win in the Age of Software”, I discussed how innovative organizations invest significantly in buildin...
Product
The fallacy of “no-code” tools
Computer science is the art of solving bigger problems with less effort.
Research
Cognitive behavioral therapy and machine learning to speed up adult learning
Below is my original statement of purpose for my PhD. One day, I hope to have the time to conduct more academic research. Contact me (or send an email to res...
Language model
My story and how it shaped bld.ai
Have you ever been struck with the urge to share a story, but the thought of spending dozens of hours writing it down seems daunting? That’s exactly how I fe...
Product Development
The art of embracing speed
I often share the same guidance with teams at both bld.ai and l2m.vc, so I thought it would be valuable to discuss it here as well.
Knowledge work
Ambiguous jobs that require confidence pay more
Confidence is essential for success in knowledge work, which involves always learning, being creative, and problem solving. But what exactly is confidence, w...