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Confident and Wrong: What a Wine Auction Taught Me About AI’s Analytical Failures

My experimentation with AI for workflows and analysis leads me into some really interesting discussions. The ones I enjoy very much are comparing the “crazy good” and “crazy bad” things that AI can do. Today, I want to talk about “crazy bad”. A CFO colleague and wine enthusiast Valentin Recker, and I were catching up on… Continue reading
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The Reddit Playbook LinkedIn Is Missing

LinkedIn has the professional audience, but its feed increasingly rewards noise. This comparison explains what Reddit’s community moderation, authentic participation, and AI visibility can teach business leaders. Continue reading
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The Peril of Rented Infrastructure: Lessons from Shield’s Demise for Strategic Entrepreneurs

Shield’s shutdown shows the risk of building a business on infrastructure you do not control. Learn how entrepreneurs can diversify, use official APIs, and protect customer relationships. Continue reading
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We Took 50+ Demos from AI Vendors Targeting the CFO Function: Here’s the Honest Truth

After 50+ AI vendor demos, this practical guide helps CFOs assess tools for accounting, FP&A, AP/AR, tax, audit, cash flow, and treasury without mistaking a polished demo for operational fit. Continue reading
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Training an AI Agent Is Teaching You How to Manage: A reflection on patience, process, and the human skills hiding inside the machine

Training AI agents forces leaders to clarify processes, decision points, and expectations. Discover why the patience required to make agents useful can also make you a stronger manager. Continue reading
