Tinkering with AI for strategy is like having a tireless, data-crunching intern. It excels at finding themes in notes, but the real skill lies in guiding it to nuance, weaving themes into a cohesive plan, and crafting an actionable strategy. Some things change; some don't.

AI updates every ~3 months. Web3 moves in 'crypto time'. As tech accelerates, focus on outcomes over outputs. With rapid shifts, prioritize solving problems, not just adding features. How can new tech meet enduring human needs? Tech evolves; core user problems often remain.

Introducing "Studio Notes" - a weekly peek into my product workbench. This week: • The power of strategic pauses • Starting a new content strategy • Lessons from David Beckham's career Sometimes, stepping back moves you forward. bit.ly/3YgI48Y

“Soft ambition” might be my new favorite term. We’re conditioned to think that the only way to be ambitious is to be crazy enough to try building a unicorn. It's way simpler: ambition is just wanting to thrive. (h/t Nicole Antoinette + The Creative Independent) bit.ly/3YpFRYX

I’ve been working on a “1-week MVP” to road-test an AI-enhanced product dev workflow. A coffee this week spawned a new idea for the app, and I outlined the prototype sprint with Claude. This week’s Studio Notes has more from the session. bit.ly/46tYmgU

New in my newsletter: a road test of AI-enhanced strategic planning. Key takeaway: AI's ability to maintain creative momentum. Asking Claude to question ME about my strategy pulled crucial unstructured thoughts from my brain for collaborative refinement. bit.ly/3Wygxh3