Dave Hersh, a local entrepreneur I respect, wrote something that’s been stuck in my head: “AI and automation are forcing a change. Companies must be more human to survive, as there won’t be much else to stand on when all else is equal.” We run a domain registrar. For years, competitive advantage came from technical…
Our entrepreneurial group has been meeting since around 2008. Thirteen people, nearly two decades of gatherings. But here’s what actually happens over time: people gravitate toward those they’re already closest to. The same clusters form. The same conversations repeat. The one-on-one round robin requirement changed that. With 13 people, that’s 78 unique meetings. Each person…