In the future, personalized AI-generated software tailored to each individual customer will be the norm. We'll look back with amazement—or even disbelief—that there was a time when software companies built a single product and expected everyone to adapt to it.

Cursor is cool, but very quickly the interface that looks at code goes away as AI enables development at increasing higher levels of abstraction. Claude Code is one step closer

A major debate today: "Where does value truly accrue in the age of AI?" Conventional wisdom suggests foundational AI models—the "brains"—will dominate, evidenced by current high valuations. Yet, first principles thinking challenges this: 1. AI models commoditize rapidly;

I enjoyed speaking with Joshua Brown, former VP & Global CISO at H&R Block, about how cyber teams today must deploy AI to defend against increasingly sophisticated AI-powered cyber attacks. Listen here: enterprisesoftware.blog/ciso-episodes/…

We wrapped up our SKO at Abnormal AI last week, and I'm energized about the company's future. Some takeaways: 1. I'm excited to see our GTM team dialed into our strategy, enablement capabilities, and sales engines to continue leveling up their game.  2. I'm continually

In the future, people will look back amazed that we once trusted humans to operate vehicles, write mission critical software, and make many of the decisions that we currently think only humans should make

Wrote down some recent thoughts for early-stage AI native founders who are looking to build their go-to-market teams and processes: 1) Embedding AI into early GTM processes 2) Picking your first sales team hires 3) When to launch your company 4) How to spend your time If

I enjoyed speaking with _Kirsten Davies_, former CISO of Unilever, about AI’s role in cybersecurity innovation, the scale of enterprise security operations, and how human risk is still the biggest concern in the age of AI. Listen here: enterprisesoftware.blog/ciso-episodes/…

Innovation happens when curiosity challenges convention/precedent, deep thinking clarifies problems, and courage rebuilds solutions from first principles

Prediction: The AI transformation will reshuffle leadership roles. - Cloud / data security architects become the new CISOs - CISOs become the new CIOs - CIOs become the new COOs Why? Because in an AI-first world, architecture *is* strategy.

I had a fascinating conversation recently with Gareth Packham, Global CISO of Save the Children International. He shared insights into the stakes of cybersecurity in humanitarian work, harnessing AI to transform security awareness training, and the rising danger of AI-powered impersonations.

It's been an awesome week for Abnormal AI at RSA, and our customer appreciation party featuring the THE CHAINSMOKERS was a night for the ages. Thank you to our customers, partners, and the entire Abnormal team!

I had a great time chatting with Andy Price recently on his new podcast about entrepreneurship, company building, and AI. Any builders who want to help Abnormal build an AI-native company and redefine how companies should operate in the AI era, please send me a message! Check

I recently spoke with Shyam Bhojwani, CIO of Nextdoor, about AI shifting automation from static workflows to dynamic, context-aware agents, and how culture, architecture, and data readiness all shape the long-term success of deploying AI at scale. Listen here:

Most current AI applications are solely plugging in a new component old apps/processes rather than reimagining what is now possible in the AI era. Like wiring an electric typewriter to type faster, and missing the transformative leap to invent Word, Google Docs, Figma, etc

I enjoyed speaking with Rob Nolan, VP & CISO of Expeditors, about how AI is changing both attack surfaces and defensive playbooks and why behavior and identity are the new cybersecurity perimeters. Listen to the full episode here: enterprisesoftware.blog/ciso-episodes/…

Everyone is a good sailor when the seas are calm

I had a great conversation with Sastry Durvasula, Chief Operating, Information, and Digital Officer at TIAA, about AI transforming 100-year institutions like TIAA, his excitement for agentic AI, and the culture shifts unlocking the next wave of enterprise AI adoption. Listen