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Thought Pieces


The Unsettling Relevance of Severance
Image: usatoday.com If you haven't already been pulled in (like I was a year or so ago), "Severance" is a haunting exploration of work-life balance set in a dystopian future where technology allows for a complete separation between personal and professional memories. And I'll admit—the premise seems like a far-fetched fantasy, even absurd at its onset. But, episode by episode, I realized that it resonated deeply with our current reality, raising unsettling questions about the
Ali Syed
Dec 20, 20242 min read


How the titans came up with their billion dollar business ideas
The origin stories of some of the biggest companies in the world are by now almost folklore. But perhaps the lesson from these giants is not ‘how to become the next Google’ but simply how to start thinking about ideas in a way that these mega-companies did when they first started. So how do you come up with a great idea and how do you know if it’s a winner? If you’re sitting at your kitchen table scratching your head – this article is for you. I'll guide you through the proce
Ali Syed
Oct 2, 20244 min read


Is AI Really Intelligent? A Closer Look at Algorithmic Learning
There’s a growing argument that what we currently call AI isn't actually intelligent. Instead, it's more accurately described as "algorithmic learning." Is there a distinction? And if so, why does it matter? When most people think of AI, they imagine something out of science fiction – machines that can think, reason, and understand the world like humans. Movies and media have painted a picture of AI as an all-knowing, autonomous entity. In reality, the AI we have today is far
Ali Syed
Jun 20, 20242 min read


Guiding the Ship or Passing the Torch: The Founder-CEO Dilemma
Starting a business is hard. Having a vision that makes your business scale is even harder. In the business world, the role of a founder is often romanticized; seen as a visionary force driving innovation and growth. Yet, when a company transitions from a fledgling startup to a mature enterprise, the question often arises: should founders continue as CEOs? The transition from a founder to a CEO is not always seamless or even suitable. The decision of a founder to continue as
Ali Syed
Jun 14, 20243 min read
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