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Why Your Best Security Fixes Backfire
July 21, 2026·7 min read
Leadership

Why Your Best Security Fixes Backfire

Complex systems resist simple fixes. Learn why governance controls often amplify the problems they solve—and how to think ahead.

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The Future of SaaS: From UI Lock-in to Commoditized APIs
March 30, 2026Opinion

The Future of SaaS: From UI Lock-in to Commoditized APIs

Explore how AI orchestration is transforming SaaS platforms into invisible infrastructure, reshaping enterprise software strategy and competitive positioning.

SaaS Pricing in the Age of AI Agents
March 23, 2026Opinion

SaaS Pricing in the Age of AI Agents

Per-seat pricing collapses when AI agents perform 1,000x more actions than humans. Discover why usage-based models are essential for SaaS survival.

The Future of Work: Editor vs Architect
March 17, 2026Opinion

The Future of Work: Editor vs Architect

Why AI-augmented professionals who combine technical depth with uncompromising judgment—not pure taste—will define the next era of leadership.

Why AI Makes Taste Your Most Valuable Skill
March 10, 2026Opinion

Why AI Makes Taste Your Most Valuable Skill

As AI automates execution, knowing what good looks like becomes your competitive edge. Learn how taste and decisiveness replace technical skills in the AI era.

Why Solo AI Builders Are Your Market Canaries
February 23, 2026Opinion

Why Solo AI Builders Are Your Market Canaries

Solo developers using AI are discovering pricing models and tools enterprises will demand in 2-3 years. Watch them to predict your future market.

Why Subscriptions Are About to Collapse
February 19, 2026Opinion

Why Subscriptions Are About to Collapse

Subscriptions emerged as a workaround for broken payment infrastructure and human decision fatigue. As stablecoins and AI agents eliminate both constraints, the bundle economy faces fundamental disruption.

Why Per-Seat Pricing Is Becoming Obsolete
February 16, 2026Opinion

Why Per-Seat Pricing Is Becoming Obsolete

Stablecoins and AI agents are eliminating the infrastructure and cognitive bottlenecks that made subscription pricing necessary. The shift to granular, agent-driven purchasing is inevitable.

Why Subscriptions Are Dying: The Payment Problem
February 09, 2026Opinion

Why Subscriptions Are Dying: The Payment Problem

Spotify and SaaS exist because payment rails couldn't handle micropayments and humans faced decision fatigue. As stablecoins and AI remove these constraints, the subscription model faces obsolescence.

Market Access: Why Your Nephew Beats Hedge Funds
January 29, 2026Opinion

Market Access: Why Your Nephew Beats Hedge Funds

Institutional finance is losing the access game to retail traders with 24/7 market exposure. Explore how blockchain's permissionless design is reshaping market structure.

Should You Train AI to Replace Your Job?
January 27, 2026Opinion

Should You Train AI to Replace Your Job?

Knowledge workers are voluntarily training AI to automate their roles for short-term pay. But the real cost of obsolescence is far higher than companies are offering.

AI in Healthcare: The 30-Second Revolution Nobody's Talking About
January 19, 2026Opinion

AI in Healthcare: The 30-Second Revolution Nobody's Talking About

Healthcare AI isn't replacing doctors—it's eliminating repetitive tasks. But efficiency gains create economic pressure that could change everything.

AI Doesn't Replace Programmers—It Eliminates Friction
January 15, 2026Opinion

AI Doesn't Replace Programmers—It Eliminates Friction

Stop asking if AI replaces developers. The real shift: AI removes tedious work, letting programmers focus on high-value problem-solving and architecture decisions that require actual thinking.

Jay Schulman — Plan for Thursday