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Essays on AI as an operating model — from market signal to shipped product to traction.

Plain-spoken thinking from a practitioner. Newest first.

  • 6 July 2026 · 5 min read

    What does "AI as an operating model" actually mean?

    A working definition from a practitioner: what separates an AI feature from an AI operating model, the three loops that change, and how to start without a transformation programme.

  • 24 June 2026 · 5 min read

    AI won't run your business. An operating rhythm will.

    AI does the lifting; the rhythm does the running. The three cadences I'd install in any product team — weekly signal review, fortnightly decision forum, monthly bet review — and what each one kills.

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