This week in In the Viewfinder, I’m pulling back the curtain on my editing process: what I cut, what I keep and where I might take things next. Every so often, I like to change things up, add a little freshness to the way I approach this column. So this time, instead of talking about […]

What’s Inside? Why decades of brain-computer research are starting to break through The promise vs. peril of neurotech: clinical gains, consumer fears and ethics Whether BCI can find its own ChatGPT moment Brain meets machine, not in science fiction but in Palo Alto, as researchers discuss how decades of brain-computer research are starting to spill […]

When AI becomes a teammate, the workweek starts to look different. For years, I’ve covered how tools like AI and Zoom are reshaping the future of work. New research from Read AI shows the latest twist: workers using AI tools are six times more likely to start Mondays with clarity and focus than non-users. That’s […]

What’s Inside Patrick Mebus on why pitch decks may be “on the way out” Charles Hudson on why sameness is the real risk with AI-generated decks How AI tools are reshaping but not replacing founder storytelling Programming Note: Media Shot is a regular post on media training and storytelling for founders and investors. On Mondays, […]

Welcome back to In the Viewfinder, the weekly insider update for supporters of The Venture Lens and The Venture Variety Show. I don’t have any new stories I’m working on this week, but I’m moving a few threads forward (see below, Reporting in Progress). Meanwhile, people often ask how I come up with story ideas. […]

What’s Inside How Viome analyzes RNA to personalize what people should eat Why to avoid even “healthy” foods like broccoli or turmeric What founders can learn from Viome’s use of AI as an interface Guru Banavar has worked at the frontier of AI for years. He helped lead IBM Watson before pivoting into healthcare. Now […]

What’s Inside Why invisible automation can create new risks for enterprises What founders must know about training and overseeing AI agents How NeuBird’s Hawkeye blends into IT teams and why that’s a strength and a concern An AI agent, unseen but active, works alongside human colleagues in a late-night enterprise setting, bringing up concerns about […]

Programming Note: Welcome to the debut of Media Shot, a new weekly post on media training and storytelling for founders and investors. On Mondays, I’ll share lessons to help you communicate your narrative more clearly, from pitch decks to interviews to real-world examples drawn from my work as a media training consultant and longtime journalist. […]

Welcome back to In the Viewfinder, a regular inside preview for supporters of The Venture Lens and The Venture Variety Show. This week, a quick note on the podcast’s name. Despite what a recent guest jokingly asked me, The Venture Variety Show is not about talent acts or circus tricks. Though to be fair, I […]

How many nights in the last week have you spent losing sleep because of the state of your business?   Not enough leads.   Not enough sales.   Not enough momentum.   Spinning in circles and living in a nightmare of doubt as your bank account dwindles.   Let Me Remind You: For Every Problem […]