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I've been a bit quiet on the book front, but the process continues... The final edit is finished... 37 original illustrations and frameworks have been locked... The book is currently with the final proofreader.... And we're still tracking for an early June launch! As of today, The Expert's Privilege website is LIVE. Give it a spin to check out the book synopsis and get on the insider's list for launch updates like: Pre-sales offers for ebook and physical copies Launch events this summer in...

Last week, I dusted off my old tech-bro getup and attended a “Friday Vibes” event at Seattle’s AI House - a public-private incubator and community space for all things AI. (At a prime location on a renovated downtown pier, no less! 🤩) The afternoon was structured around having builders share their current projects and ask for feedback. One of the presenters owned a small local restaurant chain and is building an app to help scale himself out of day-to-day management. Admittedly a newbie to AI...

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This week marks 2 YEARS of The Lightbulb! To mark the occasion, I thought I’d share 5 highly scientific trends I’ve noticed from sending 518 daily Lightbulbs to an audience of curious and inspiring solo consultants. And please, if you enjoy this newsletter, please fill out the annual Lightbulb reader survey - it's anonymous, takes just 1-minute and really helps me keep this email fresh and relevant. On to the learnings: 1/ Growth + churn have equalized Daily emails are a lot for a subscriber...

Source: BCG I joined another BCG alumni call this morning, this time on the current state of AI + Software. I’ve written a few times about how these calls have always been a steady, calming voice amid hysteria or catastrophic narratives. Today was no exception. The prevailing dramatic narrative is: SaaS is dead AI is the one killing it All white-collar labor will be decimated. The reality is, as usual, much less extreme. Summary: SaaS returns will be lower, but core platforms are durable AI...