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From Paul Ford and Rich Ziade: Weekly insights, emerging trends, and tips on how to navigate the world of AI, software, and your career. Every week, totally free, right in your inbox.

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April 15, 2026

AI Destroys Moats

You can’t bet on beating LLMs, but your connection with people still matters most.

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April 8, 2026

Know Your Moat!

Businesses thrive on things like network effect and efficient scale. How are the AI companies stacking up?

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April 1, 2026

The Ghost Effect

Hope you like security warnings!

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March 25, 2026

The New Bot Should Clean up the Old Bot’s Mess

The majority of AI projects fail because we’re using these tools the wrong way.

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March 18, 2026

Don’t Mix Up Artifacts With Processes

You can predict how someone will feel about AI based on how much of their life is spent inside of a bureaucracy.

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