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Building Luna: Part 1 – A Machine Learning (Through) Experience
Photo by Guzmán Barquín on Unsplash Readers following the Building Aria series probably expected Part 6 last weekend. I did too… until I made myself stop. Not from burnout or technical failure, but from a deeper question: what would actually be worth building next? So I imposed a two-week pause. No new features, no late-night…
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Beyond Shareholder Value
Photo by Alexey Marchenko on Unsplash Re‑centering Fiduciary Duty on People, Planet, and Sustainable Profit Quick take: Companies that view fiduciary duty only through a shareholder‑value lens are leaving growth, trust, and resilience on the table. When leaders widen the aperture to include employees, customers, communities, and the environment, they unlock durable advantage and deliver…
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The Problems with Unicorns
Author’s Note Yes, “unicorn” is a ridiculous word. So are “guru,” “ninja,” and “wizard”—and we’re not here to glorify them. These labels get tossed around too casually in tech and corporate slang, usually as buzzword shorthand for undefined brilliance or vaguely heroic productivity. We’re using “unicorn” here not because it’s the most accurate, but because…
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The Cost of Counting the Wrong Things
When the Numbers Lie Open the quarterly dashboard at almost any large company and you’ll see green lights everywhere: tickets closed ahead of schedule, calls answered in under thirty seconds, 120 percent of the sales target achieved. On paper it all looks beautiful—until you talk to the people who live behind the numbers. They describe broken…
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Coding Dreams Deferred: The New Reality for Tech Graduates
The tech industry has long been seen as a gateway to success, with promises of innovation and boundless opportunities. However, today’s graduates are discovering a much different reality—one shaped by shifting market demands, cost-saving measures, and global competition.
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Bridging the Data Divide: Rethinking Data Ownership and Collaboration
In today’s data-driven world, the journey of a single piece of data from its birth in a source system to its culmination in a strategic business decision is both intricate and fascinating. This journey, often likened to a lifecycle, sees data evolve, transform, and finally, deliver value. But who truly ‘owns’ this data at each…
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Walking with Warriors: Lessons from the Ancients in the Modern World
In the heart of the city, where skyscrapers reach for the heavens and the pace never slows, there lives a modern-day professional whose spirit seems to transcend time. The first rays of dawn are his alarm, and as he stirs, there’s a tranquility in his motions reminiscent of ancient Zen monks. His morning ritual, though…
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Unearthing Solutions: Mastering Problem-Solving Strategies à la Tomb Raider
Recommended Listening (Content warning – this isn’t the edited version): Before we jump into our thrilling Tomb Raider-themed exploration of problem-solving, I’d like to share a bit of personal insight. One of the most valuable skills I’ve acquired throughout my career is the ability to methodically approach a problem, strategize a solution, and execute it…
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Mastering the Data Production Line: From Raw Resources to Valuable Products
Recommended Listening: In the world of Minecraft, a game beloved by millions, players mine raw materials, craft intricate devices, and build spectacular structures block by block. This gaming experience offers a fun analogy for understanding the process of crafting an effective data pipeline in the complex landscape of modern businesses. Just as Minecraft players mine…
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AI for Synthetic Data Generation: A Dive into Key Tools and Techniques
Suggested Listening: In a world where data drives decision-making, the ability to generate high-quality synthetic data has become a crucial capability. This not only aids in data scarcity scenarios but also empowers organizations to uphold privacy standards, test systems, and augment real data sets without compromising security. This is the last article in our series…
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