🔵 Cruising in chaos - Part 2, Shifting to specific mental models
In this series of articles for the summer, I explore the key differences between innovation during linear and relatively stable times and those like... now.
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iyO Audio: Seeking the next iPhone moment (yes, here we go again)
iyO Audio is the latest startup trying to convince us that the future of computing isn’t in your pocket — it’s in your ear. Spun out of Google X in 2021, iyO is building what it calls the world’s first “audio computer”: a screenless, voice-controlled device designed to
🔵 Cruising in chaos - Part 1, What is chaos anyway?
Though many innovators claim to embrace risk, in practice, the vast majority treat it as a toxic spill, trying to avoid it. This series of articles explores the hidden forces of innovation: chaos, risk, and uncertainty, and how to leverage, not mitigate, them.
An end-of-reign atmosphere for Apple developer's conference?
While the rest of the tech world is doubling down on AI—and remember, I remain highly skeptical, especially when it comes to consumer markets—Apple has mostly unveiled transparent buttons for the Mac and windows for the iPad. Perhaps they’re quietly preparing a major comeback, treating this as
🟢 Pornhub "fight" isn’t about morality—it’s about preserving frictionless monetization
This weeks we talk about tits. Sort of. As Pornhub is "fighting" for consumers rights and individual liberties in Europe, it would be easy to get pulled in a debate about morality and personal freedom, when they really couldn't care less.
🟢 US startups are rebuilding old businesses with 3 people and AI — is this the future of intrapreneurship too?
All the "cool" US startups are scaling old business models, running with thousands of people, with AI and a skeleton crew. It’s fast, cheap, and working. After years of intrapreneurship theatre, this could be the real playbook corporates need.
7 Principles to survive as an early-stage deeptech startup
1. It's always the customers' problem
The most common — and costly — mistake deeptech founders make? Believing that their tech roadmap is the business. It’s not. You're tech won't sell itself, and despite what you think, no one will see your brilliance out