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Digital shield protecting Android users from incoming scam call notifications impersonating banks, symbolizing enhanced Google Play security.
Leadership & Culture

Google Play blocks scam calls impersonating banks

In early 2025, WhatsApp notified roughly 90 journalists and civil society members across Europe that they had been targeted by Israeli spyware company Paragon Solutions, according to TechCrunch .

Amir Fakhoury·May 23
5 Common UAE Business Setup Mistakes Sarie Helps You Avoid
Tech & Innovation

5 Common UAE Business Setup Mistakes Sarie Helps You Avoid

The United Arab Emirates presents a landscape of immense opportunity for entrepreneurs, with its non-hydrocarbon economy projected to grow by approximately 4.8% in 2026 alone, according to a report from the Umm Al Quwain…

Sponsored by Sarie·Sep 18
Sleek Google AI smart glasses with subtle holographic AI data streams emanating, representing the integration of Gemini AI and Android XR.
Founder Playbook

Google Unveils New AI Glasses With Android XR Platform

This autumn, Google will launch new smart glasses featuring a discreet camera and speakers, allowing its Gemini AI to whisper real-time information directly into users' ears, according to BBC .

Marek Kowalski·May 22
Split screen comparing Spotify Studio and Google NotebookLM interfaces, symbolizing the competition between AI-powered content creation and AI-powered research tools for founders.
Founder Playbook

Spotify Studio App vs. Google NotebookLM

Imagine a podcast tailored to your deepest listening habits.

Marek Kowalski·May 21
Abstract representation of a secure Discord voice and video call signal protecting a laptop in a server room.
Main Street & SMBs

Discord rolling out E2EE for voice and video calls (not stage channels)

Discord is rolling out end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for most voice and video calls, with a full rollout by 2026, though stage channels are excluded.

Marek Kowalski·May 20
User interface showing multiple Google AI agents performing complex research, booking, and planning tasks simultaneously.
Founder Playbook

Google AI agents unlock advanced search for complex queries

Google now allows subscribers to create 'information agents' that perform in-depth research, purchase products, or reserve hotels on their behalf, according to The Guardian .

Marek Kowalski·May 20
Building a Real Estate Personal Brand That Generates Business: Lessons From Justin Bruce
Growth & Strategy

Building a Real Estate Personal Brand That Generates Business: Lessons From Justin Bruce

Building a strong personal brand in real estate goes beyond professional online presence; it strategically creates familiarity, establishes credibility, and strengthens referral partnerships. Justin Bruce's approach helps real estate professionals leverage media, storytelling, and consistent content to generate relationships and inbound opportunities.

Sponsored by Justin Bruce·Sep 18
Futuristic cityscape with holographic AI app designs, symbolizing the impact of Google's new AI tools on business and app development.
Main Street & SMBs

Google unveils new AI design tools and Gemini 3.5 at I/O 2026

At Google I/O 2026, Google AI Studio demonstrated its ability to generate production-quality Android apps from a simple description, eliminating the need for traditional software development kits (SDK

Amir Fakhoury·May 20
Futuristic Gmail interface with a conversational AI assistant, showcasing natural language interaction for email management in a modern setting.
Founder Playbook

Google IO 2026: Gmail Inbox Gets Conversational AI Features

At Google IO 2026, Google unveiled Gmail Live, a new feature allowing users to simply ask their inbox natural language questions.

Amir Fakhoury·May 20
Futuristic visualization of AI integrating with YouTube, enabling video generation and conversational search with Gemini Omni.
Founder Playbook

YouTube AI search to generate videos with Gemini Omni

This summer, Google will allow users to conversationally search their emails.

Marek Kowalski·May 20
Diverse team collaborating in a modern office, strategizing for 2026 growth with charts and plans.
Leadership & Culture

Navigating 2026: Strategic Leadership Development for Organizational Resilience and Growth

In 2026, leadership development is shifting from an HR function to a core business strategy, driven by economic pressures and AI. Cultivating internal leaders is crucial for organizational resilience and future growth.

Amir Fakhoury·May 19
H&T Store Brings Repeatable Structure to Freelance Client Work
Growth & Strategy

H&T Store Brings Repeatable Structure to Freelance Client Work

For many freelancers and entrepreneurs, the biggest challenge isn't finding the work—it's managing it. Building a business from the ground up often means creating every system, contract, and workflow from scratch. H&T St…

Sponsored by H&T Store·Sep 16
Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI, symbolizing a battle between AI's original mission for humanity and the pursuit of corporate profit.
Founder Playbook

Elon Musk sues OpenAI over mission shift, profit focus

Elon Musk is demanding the redistribution of up to $150 billion from OpenAI's for-profit entity to its non-profit, alleging a profound betrayal of its founding mission.

Marek Kowalski·May 18
Graduates at a commencement ceremony express concern and apprehension as AI is mentioned, highlighting a disconnect with tech industry optimism.
Tech & Innovation

Graduates Urge Speakers to Discuss AI's Real Impact

Students at the University of Central Florida booed loudly when executive Gloria Caulfield mentioned artificial intelligence in her commencement speech, a stark contrast to the usual celebratory atmos

Sofia Reyes·May 18
A diverse team of entrepreneurs collaborating around a whiteboard, illustrating the iterative and customer-focused nature of the Lean Startup Methodology.
Founder Playbook

What is the Lean Startup Methodology and How Does it Work?

Many startups fail despite months or years of development and significant investment.

Marek Kowalski·Sep 12
A founder choosing the path of validation over development to achieve product-market fit for their startup.
Founder Playbook

How Founders Achieve Product-Market Fit for Startups

If more than 40% of customers indicate they would be 'very disappointed' if they could no longer use a product, a startup is approaching product-market fit, a critical benchmark for sustainable growth

Marek Kowalski·Aug 20
5 Website Builder Mistakes That Cost Independent Creators (and How Facet Cloud Avoids Them)
Tech & Innovation

5 Website Builder Mistakes That Cost Independent Creators (and How Facet Cloud Avoids Them)

For independent creators in New Zealand and across the globe, a professional website is the centre of their digital universe. But in a competitive landscape of an estimated 50 million creators, building that website is f…

Sponsored by Facet Cloud·Sep 16
A split image showing a futuristic AI interface for hiring alongside a diverse team collaborating in a modern office, representing the balance of AI and human touch.
Founder Playbook

AI Transforms Hiring, But The Human Touch Remains Crucial

In 2018, Amazon's AI recruiting software systematically discriminated against women.

Marek Kowalski·Aug 11
AI interface managing frontline worker hiring and onboarding, showcasing efficiency and technological advancement in human resources.
Funding & Finance

Orbio raises $21M to automate frontline worker hiring and onboarding

At The Stepping Stones Group, Orbio's AI now manages the company's entire US operation, leading to a 20% increase in candidates hired, according to TechCrunch .

Amir Fakhoury·Jun 15
A representation of a cybersecurity threat targeting advanced AI models, with a shadowy figure attempting to bypass security protocols.
Founder Playbook

Amazon CEO voices concerns over Anthropic AI model capabilities

Anthropic globally disabled access to its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models.

Marek Kowalski·Jun 14
Meta AI engineers in a tense meeting, protesting against keystroke monitoring programs during an internal presentation.
Founder Playbook

Meta AI unit engineers protest keystroke monitoring program

During a livestreamed, employee-only presentation, a Meta employee hijacked the feed with an expletive-laden outburst directed at a senior AI executive.

Amir Fakhoury·Jun 13
Market Mayhem Keeps Every Official Close on the Record
Funding & Finance

Market Mayhem Keeps Every Official Close on the Record

Understanding the complexities of financial markets can be challenging, especially for students. The KeepMore Company aims to simplify these concepts with its educational simulation, Market Mayhem . This tool is designed…

Sponsored by Market Mayhem·Sep 16
Digital barrier blocking access to advanced AI models for foreign nationals, symbolizing global AI regulation and national security concerns.
Leadership & Culture

US Gov Orders Anthropic to Halt AI Access for Foreign Nationals

The U.S. government ordered Anthropic to immediately shut off access to its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models for foreign nationals. This directive was so broad it affected foreign nationals working within Anthropic's own off

Amir Fakhoury·Jun 13
FBI agents training in a replica town to respond to simulated cyberattacks on critical infrastructure like hospitals and power plants.
Main Street & SMBs

FBI trains cyberattack response in replica town

In a sprawling 22,000 square-foot replica town in Huntsville, Alabama, the FBI now trains agents to fight cyberattacks on simulated hospitals, power plants, and gas stations.

Marek Kowalski·Jun 13