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Most AI Pilots Aren’t Killed. They’re Never Allowed to Die.

August 11, 2026

88% of AI pilots never reach production. But should they all? Part 1 on why killing a pilot is the point, and why so many never get allowed to.

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Everything Is Permissible: AI Has No Rules, Only Priorities

August 2, 2026

AI isn’t deterministic. It weighs priorities, not rules, so any “never” can lose. Safe AI needs a barrier, not a sign: external guardrails and a human in the loop.

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Rise of the Technical Product Manager: The New Opportunity

July 28, 2026

AI didn’t sideline the technical product manager. It handed them the engine. The translator between business and build is now the most valuable seat.

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AI Is Not a New Business Problem. It’s an Old One.

July 22, 2026

AI is not a new business problem. It is an old one. Onboard AI the way you onboard a capable new hire: scope it, verify it, credential it, and coach it.

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