The notebook.
Essays and half-formed thoughts on how we build, how we work, and how we live well in the age of AI. Some are long; some are just things worth a click.
The Agentic Household
I installed an agent harness in January 2026 to kick the tires — and the experiment moved in. Kicking off a series on running a household full of agents.
2 min readReAct Design Pattern: Empowering AI with Reasoning and Action in Agentic Workflows
In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, agentic workflows have emerged as a pivotal concept, enhancing the capabilities of large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT. Among the…
6 min readLeveraging AI to Enhance Non-Profit Digital Marketing: A Booth Social Impact Project
Update: Listen to this post covered in the NotebookLM podcast…
10 min readStep 1: Baselining Myself — Filling Knowledge Gaps
Hi everyone! When I want to dive into a topic, I need to fully immerse myself. I crave hours of solitude, diving into the weeds, solving problems, experimenting, and simply learning. As part of thi…
3 min readMy Journey with Large Language Models: The Beginning
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last 1.5 years, since the public launch of ChatGPT, you know that large language models (LLMs) have taken the world by storm. It’s like we’ve been han…
3 min readGenerative AI in Operations and Management: The Unseen Hero Behind the Scenes
Hello again, dear reader! Today, we’re stepping behind the curtain to see how Generative AI is revolutionizing operations and management…
4 min readGenerative AI in Sales and Marketing: The Secret Sauce for Success
Hello again, dear reader! Today, we’re going to explore how Generative AI is like a secret weapon in the world of sales and marketing…
6 min readDemystifying Generative AI: A Game-Changer for Private Equity Portfolio Performance
Welcome back, dear reader! Let’s continue our journey into the captivating world of Generative AI. Remember our master chef from the last…
3 min readLeveraging Generative AI for Private Equity Portfolio Companies — Introduction
Hello, dear reader! Let’s dive into the fascinating new world of Generative AI. Picture this: you’re a painter, but instead of a brush…
3 min readWhat To Do When You Are Approached for an Acquisition: Tips from an M&A Consultant
You’ve spent years working hard to build your business to a point where investors now see the real value in the company. Even if you’re not…
5 min readLooking out for Red Flags in Product Companies
In 2001, America Online acquired Time Warner for $165 billion. Sprint and Nextel Communications merged in 2005, with Sprint having a…
8 min readBreaking Down Corporate Strategy: Game Theory
This is part three of Breaking Down Corporate Strategy, a three-part series of articles where I explore the components of corporate…
4 min readBreaking Down Corporate Strategy: Growth Levers
This is part two of Breaking Down Corporate Strategy, a three-part series of articles where I explore the components of corporate strategy…
8 min readBreaking Down Corporate Strategy: Driving Forces
This is part one of Breaking Down Corporate Strategy, a three-part series of articles where I explore the components of corporate strategy…
9 min readDominant Designs in Software Engineering: How to Recognize Their Value in an Acquisition
As an M&A IT consultant, my job is to ensure that every acquisition (or merger) I handle is successful. This becomes especially tricky…
6 min readDominant Designs in Software Engineering: Cloud Native Design Patterns
This is part four of the Dominant Designs, a series of articles taking an in-depth look into the emergence of 4 different dominant designs…
12 min readDominant Designs in Software Engineering: DevOps
This is part three of the Dominant Designs, a series of articles taking an in-depth look into the emergence of 4 different dominant…
11 min readDominant Designs in Software Engineering: Serverless Compute
This is part two of the Dominant Designs, a series of articles taking an in-depth look into the emergence of 4 different dominant designs…
13 min readDominant Designs in Software Engineering: MicroServices Architecture
This is part one of the Dominant Designs, a series of articles taking an in-depth look into the emergence of 4 different dominant designs…
12 min readChallenges of a Tech Acquisition: Integrating Tech and Non-Tech Talent
If a company is a machine, then a company with a great corporate culture is a well-oiled machine, and most companies in 2019 realize this…
10 min readTransaction to Transformation: How an M&A Can Lead To Digital Transformation
According to a recent survey, 70 percent of all companies have either already developed a digital transformation strategy or are in the…
9 min readHow PE Firms Multiply Market Share Using A Platform Play
How PE Firms Multiply Market Share Using A Platform Play
6 min readWhat It’s Like to Be an M&A Consultant in 2019
The combined value of all of the mergers and acquisitions in 2019 is estimated to be $3,9 trillion — making it one of the most valuable industries on the planet. Mergers and acquisitions are powerf…
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