Private equity ruins tech companies (2 minute read)
24 days ago
Private equity firms raise money from investors to buy companies, restructure them, and sell them for a profit. They're all about maximizing returns in the fastest time possible. When these firms acquire a tech company, they focus on aggressive cost-cutting and streamlining operations to boost short
Google's Image Search Results Dominated by AI-Generated Images
24 days ago
Google’s got a problem. It turns out, nearly all of the top image results for “baby peacock” are now AI-generated. It’s not just niche image searches, either—as some have pointed out, a lot of “Product X vs V” results are AI-generated now, too. In fact, even Google’s AI is getting into the “X vs Y”
ChatGPT's New UI, Canvas Review
24 days ago
OpenAI’s new Canvas tool dropped last Friday, and it offers the ability to live edit content directly in the context window. Users can make changes, highlight text, and have GPT edit for them. Additional features include suggestions for edits, adjusting length and reading level, adding polish or emo
New Adobe Content Authenticity Web App
24 days ago
Adobe has launched a new Content Authenticity web app that allows creators to protect their content from unauthorized AI use and ensure proper attribution. The app provides a digital nutrition label that creators can attach to their work to provide context on how it was created and edited. Content C
- TikTok announced a new AI ad tool Smart+.
- Samsung issued a rare apology for poor AI chip sales.
- A study found that people distrust headlines labeled 'AI-generated'.
- A website owner tricked NotebookLM hosts with an 'AI Only' version of content.
IS EXCEL IMMORTAL? (9 MINUTE READ)
24 days ago
Microsoft Excel is still an essential tool today despite the rise of modern data tools and technologies. Excel's features, like its flexibility and simplicity, make it irreplaceable for many users.
THE ART OF A SUCCESSFUL LAUNCH (5 MINUTE READ)
24 days ago
To achieve a successful startup launch, founders must focus on three essential pillars: narrative, timing, and distribution. A compelling narrative should clearly define the startup's identity and value proposition, while careful timing ensures alignment with market readiness and business goals. Eff
INSIDE HOW STRIPE CRAFTS QUALITY PRODUCTS (9 MINUTE READ)
24 days ago
Craft involves the mastery and effort behind creating something, while quality reflects the output, focusing on utility, usability, and aesthetics. At Stripe, craft and quality are essential in delivering user-focused products that balance functionality and beauty to drive customer satisfaction and
CHAT, BREATHE, AND REFLECT (2 MINUTE READ)
24 days ago
In dynamic and uncertain situations, it's crucial to reduce communication layers, increase the frequency of information exchange, and be prepared to handle ambiguous data, even though this requires more effort and coordination. For leaders, trust, cognitive flexibility, and team morale are essential
WRITING OKRS CHEATSHEET FROM MICROSOFT (5 MINUTE READ)
24 days ago
To write effective OKRs, start by defining clear, qualitative objectives and measurable key results that align with your business goals while ensuring the actions required to achieve them are actionable and meaningful. Review and refine your OKRs by asking critical questions about their necessity an
HOW TO GET STARTED WITH USER-GENERATED CONTENT (9 MINUTE READ)
24 days ago
To effectively get started with user-generated content, businesses should focus on building a content marketplace by engaging existing users to create high-quality contributions while tracking key supply and demand metrics. Initially prioritizing demand through strategic distribution, such as integr
INSIDE THE SECRET SCHOOL FOR THE WORLD'S BEST FOUNDERS (40 MINUTE READ)
24 days ago
Avra is a selective program akin to a 'doctoral program' for startup CEOs that helps growth-stage entrepreneurs by teaching them how to scale their businesses and build executive teams. Backed by a $350 million venture fund, Avra redefines venture capital by offering educational support first, then
THE FED IS BRINGING THE PUNCHBOWL BACK… WHAT HAPPENS TO SAAS AND AI MULTIPLES NOW? (4 MINUTE READ)
24 days ago
There is an inverse relationship between interest rates and software multiples. While recent rate cuts may boost investor sentiment for SaaS companies, fundamental weaknesses in growth and profitability metrics may temper this optimism. As interest rates decline, uncertainties about the future valua
10 UNCOMMONLY USEFUL OBSERVATIONS ON PRODUCT-MARKET FIT (2 MINUTE READ)
24 days ago
Achieving PMF is a gradual process driven by organic growth, user feedback, and iteration speed, with a focus on continuously refining fit as markets evolve.
STOP THINKING BIG (2 MINUTE READ)
24 days ago
PMs should start by solving small, specific problems in a micro niche, like building a CRM for wedding photographers, before gradually expanding to multi-niches and adjacent markets.
At a job, you control nothing. There’s an illusion of control though. The job offer says 9-5. But if the boss says you need to complete a task, stay back or work weekends, can you say no? Nope. You think you can but you can’t. Say no a few times and you’ll mysteriously get laid off. Or forced out. G
Why Enterprise Adoption Matters for Gen AI
24 days ago
Global enterprise spending on generative AI is projected to rocket from $16 billion in 2023 to $143 billion in 2027 and account for 28% of AI expenditures, according to tech research and advisory firm IDC. Enterprise AI is evolving and at the intersection of the future of business and it’s important
In the mid 2020s its Enterprise AI Revenue that Scales. Enterprise AI revenue is becoming more important in how Generative AI continues to evolve as we head from 2024 into 2025 in the months ahead. The way professionals use Perplexity, ChatGPT and other search tools like Genspark to find information
Glean AI: The Work AI Platform
24 days ago
Glean's annualized revenue grew to $39 million in January 2024, marking a 4x growth from the $10 million recorded in 2023. Glean is the Work AI platform connected to your enterprise's data. Find, create, and automate anything. Explore what Work AI can do for you! In early September 2024 Glean raised
The Biggest Generative AI use case is Search
24 days ago
Can RAG based Search Augment Worker Productivity? In terms of B2B and AI workplace tools that are RAG based, Glean specializes in enterprise-grade artificial intelligence (AI) and search capabilities that have the opportunity to scale rather well. The startups focuses on enhancing workplace producti
Why Enterprise Adoption Matters for Gen AI
24 days ago
Global enterprise spending on generative AI is projected to rocket from $16 billion in 2023 to $143 billion in 2027 and account for 28% of AI expenditures, according to tech research and advisory firm IDC. Enterprise AI is evolving and at the intersection of the future of business and it’s important
In the mid 2020s its Enterprise AI Revenue that Scales
24 days ago
Enterprise AI revenue is becoming more important in how Generative AI continues to evolve as we head from 2024 into 2025 in the months ahead. The way professionals use Perplexity, ChatGPT and other search tools like Genspark to find information is different from a few years ago. But for many kinds o
Glean is the Work AI platform connected to your enterprise's data. Find, create, and automate anything. Explore what Work AI can do for you! In early September, 2024 Glean raised over $260M in a Series E. It was launched in 2019. Its founders are Arvind Jain (CEO), T.R. Vishwanath (CTO, formerly at
Enterprise AI Search - Work AI platform
24 days ago
Glean wants to expand human potential to do extraordinary work! The recent round values the tech company at $4.6 billion. Find, create, and automate anything using the Glean Platform. So this startup could be a winner of the Generative AI era. "I spoke with other CEOs to see if they had solutions I’
Can RAG based Search Augment Worker Productivity?
24 days ago
In terms of B2B and AI workplace tools that are RAG based, Glean specializes in enterprise-grade artificial intelligence (AI) and search capabilities that have the opportunity to scale rather well. The startups focus on enhancing workplace productivity by providing a unified search tool that aggrega