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  2. #0016

    Off-the-shelf or build it? A decision framework for non-technical founders

    Build it or buy it is one of the most consequential decisions a founder makes, and it is usually made on instinct. Here is a simple framework for making it on purpose.

    Digital Transformation6d ago · 4 min read
  3. #0014

    What managing cruise-ship crews taught me about building software people use

    Build for the best case and your software works in the demo. Build for a tired person on bad Wi-Fi in the middle of the ocean, and you end up building something that works for everyone.

    Sonic Artistes1w ago · 3 min read
  4. #0010

    AI won't fix a broken process. It'll just make the mess faster.

    Bolting AI onto a process you have not fixed does not remove the problem — it accelerates it. The teams getting real value from AI did the boring work first. Here is the order that actually works.

    Digital Transformation3w ago · 4 min read
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