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Think Outside the Stack

This is my fifth reflection from Stanford Continuing Studies Tech 50Z, taught by Sha Sajadieh, who leads Stanford HAI’s AI Index. I am writing from my perspective as a tech executive, Stanford adjunct lecturer, and archery instructor, thinking out loud here on CLEAR to Lead rather than keeping my notes to myself. These reflections are meant to invite discourse, not to offer definitive answers. If…

The Problem Isn't Innovation, It's Empathy

Having worked and lived in Silicon Valley for almost three decades, I have had the privilege of working with the most brilliant minds and learning from entrepreneurs including Lisa Dyson who literally creates protein from air.

Possession Is Power: Who Should Have It?

This is my fourth reflection from Stanford Continuing Studies Tech 50Z, taught by Sha Sajadieh, who leads Stanford HAI’s AI Index. I am writing from my perspective as a tech executive, Stanford adjunct lecturer, and archery instructor, thinking out loud here on CLEAR to Lead rather than keeping my notes to myself. These reflections are meant to invite discourse, not to offer definitive answers. If…

The Smokey Bear Effect: Unintended Consequences in Responsible AI

This is my third reflection from Stanford Continuing Studies Tech 50Z, taught by Sha Sajadieh, who leads Stanford HAI’s AI Index. I am writing from my perspective as a tech executive, Stanford adjunct lecturer, and archery instructor, thinking out loud here on CLEAR to Lead Substack rather than keeping my notes to myself. These reflections are meant to invite discourse, not to offer definitive…

AI Can Repair Your Brain, and Drain It

The most underexposed risk and opportunity of using AI in science and medicine is the one about us, and what it is doing to our brains.

KPAIs is the New KPIs

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to Key Performance AI Indicators (KPAIs)

Joy as a Leader’s Competitive Advantage

“The value that means the most to our team is joy, and it’s reflected in the way we play.”

Liminal, Not Limited: What High Performers Get Wrong About Being in Between

I love science fiction and I recently binged Dark Matter, the Apple TV+ series based on Blake Crouch’s novel.

BTS (Back to Search): Not Everything Needs AI

“What is Your Love Song?”

AI Is Not Your Copilot, And It Will Never Be

I was working on a speaking proposal recently.

Before the Fruit, Comes the Flower

The Three Stages of Growth We Often Take for Granted