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An ongoing discussion I'm frequently involved in is how chasing investment and capital raised as the key indicator for any startup ecosystem is not a KPI in any shape or form. But it's an indicator that the media loves, public authorities 'understand,' and worse,
AI
I recently stole this chart from a U.S. think tank called the American Enterprise Institute, and it's fascinating. The charts essentially compound the price evolution of key consumer goods against inflation for the last +10 years: Mostly, the American think tank argues that the government is bad
Weak Signals
In the world of luxury hospitality, the bar for how much a night costs keeps getting higher. Not long ago, dropping $1,000 for a night's stay seemed excessive, even for the ultra-wealthy. But today, that's barely enough to get your foot in the door at
Consulting Kickstart
The notion of customer community might be overused and debased, but when understood is certainly the core of a strong and resilient consulting business. As always, we'll see some practical approaches to get you started and grow such a network.
Technology
Even without considering my deep love for Larry David, you have to admit that this is the best encapsulation of where Apple's efforts on making AI accessible on iPhones are at: As I was pointing out this week, the zeitgeist is not kind for incumbents GAFAM missing the
Strategy
Nearly two years ago, Samsung launched a new TV. Given the pace at which Samsung does throw products in the market, this is anything but breaking news. Except this TV encountered an incredible success. Its name is The Frame, and its core gimmick is that it's a very
Hot Takes
Are we still calling the top U.S. tech companies GAFAM? Is it magnificent seven now? I don't know or really care, to be honest. The term GAFAM is, in any case, transitioning to describe the old guard of digital giants, the ones that established dominance in the
Hot Takes
You might know Aramco... Aramco, the Saudi Arabian American Oil Company, stands as a dominant force in the global energy sector as the first oil producer worldwide. Since 1933, operating on a worldwide scale, Aramco has become a geopolitical bottleneck in a world where energy consumption is critical for economic
Consulting Kickstart
After the first three weeks of addressing heavy stuff, from your type of expertise to how-to price consulting, this week is much more straightforward and technical. It's about your website. And still, it might be where you'll feel the most challenged. The message? Stop worrying, and get out there!
Newsletter
European automakers, including industry giants like Volkswagen, Renault, and Stellantis, are embarking on what is somehow an unconventional strategy for them: competition. After ignoring China's electric vehicles (EVs) and Tesla for a decade and a half, their back-to-the-wall, the only way out is now ramping up a collaborative
Technology
Most multinationals are rushing to implement AI-powered chatbots as the simplest way to demonstrate they're doing something about AI. And that's fair, as we all recently discovered the power of a fluid (yet automated) conversation with an AI agent in one way or another. What we
Consulting Kickstart
The third part of our 9-week journey of kickstarting your consulting business is certainly the most difficult to get to in real life. It's about pricing... your value. It's also the most transformative step for any consultant.