Generative AI has come a long way in a relatively short time from its early applications, focusing primarily on non-use case-specific text generation and data interpretation. As AI permeates more industries, the demand for more sophisticated and visually-driven data representation is becoming essential. While valuable, managers and analysts realize that raw data or text-based outputs […]
From its origins as a device to pitch script ideas to its now customary place in business and networking introductions, the elevator pitch is used to sell something—your company, a product, a script, a business plan, or yourself. With business moving faster than ever and the never-ending distraction from smartphones, the elevator pitch has never […]
Whatever your fears of machines vs. humans may be, AI is here to stay, so learning how to leverage it will be critical to our careers and business success. The key to generative AI (ChatGPT, Copilot, etc.) is the ability to ask effective questions. The precision and quality of the questions we pose to AI […]
In the hyper-competitive business world, a company’s core competencies are like the building blocks of strategic execution guiding it toward success and sustainable competitive advantages. The concept of core competencies, introduced by C.K. Prahalad and Gary Hamel in their 1990 Harvard Business Review article, has become a cornerstone in strategic management and business development. This […]
In the hyper-competitive business world, innovation is not just a buzzword but a survival strategy. However, there’s a growing trend where companies engage in what’s commonly known as “Innovation Theater” – a series of activities that give the illusion of innovation but lack substance and real impact. Understanding and avoiding this pitfall is crucial for […]
In business and sports, two potent forces drive individuals and teams toward success or failure: the fear of losing and the drive to win. While these concepts may seem similar at first glance, their implications and manifestations differ significantly in business and athletics. Let’s delve into these divergent mindsets, exploring how they shape strategies, impact […]
Co-authored with Andreas Lindenthal According to Boston Consulting Group (BCG), 79% of companies worldwide see innovation as a top-three priority for 2023, and 66% plan to increase spending—42% by more than 10%. Innovation-led growth has been a top three strategic priority for businesses for decades. Still, according to the US Department of Commerce, over 90% […]
Why do more than 90 percent[1] of all customer-facing innovation initiatives fail to achieve their stated business objectives? Whether developing new products, services, business models, or enhancing existing ones, the current models and methods for driving innovation are clearly broken. In today’s ultracompetitive business environment, a hyper-focus on creating customer value is necessary to be […]
Much of my career has been in creative or innovation based companies, from advertising to technology, where I’ve worked with numerous talented engineers and designers with significant success. This has provided me with a unique perspective on innovation. Conventional wisdom suggests engineers and designers are as compatible as oil and water, pitting opposing priorities of […]
I am frequently asked for recommended resources and tools for entrepreneurs and startups. So here is a list of tools, blogs and other resources that I have personally used and would use again in my startups. There are many other options that aren’t on my list, but I have limited the list to options I’ve […]
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The Next Step for Generative AI: Specific Use Case Data Visualization 
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