How to Defend Your Valuation When “Anyone Can Build” I recently had a conversation with a founder who was incredibly proud of a new feature his team had shipped in three weeks. It was elegant, solved a real pain point, and used a sophisticated implementation of a vector database. Ten minutes later, I showed him… Continue reading

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

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

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

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