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The Quiet Part Out Loud
Let’s just call this what it is. Everybody’s out here saying AI is going to “help people do more meaningful work” and “enhance productivity.” That’s the PR story. That’s the version for the public. But I’ve been in the rooms where the real conversations happen, and I can tell you exactly what’s being said behind the scenes. The first question out of a CEO’s mouth isn’t “how do we empower our employees with AI?” It’s “how do I get rid of my employees?” They might not say it th

Rich Washburn
Jan 55 min read


Warren Buffett Just Bet on Google — And That’s Bigger Than It Looks
When Berkshire Hathaway makes a move, markets don’t just react—they pause. Because when Warren Buffett, the high priest of long-term value, decides to buy something, it’s usually not a guess. It’s a signal. This week, that signal came in the form of a $4.3 billion stake in Alphabet, Google’s parent company. The buy makes Alphabet one of Berkshire’s top ten holdings, right alongside American Express, Coca-Cola, and of course, the ever-beloved Apple. And that, in itself, is al

Rich Washburn
Nov 16, 20254 min read
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