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Generative AI that can do WHAT?

It’s just been the first anniversary since ChatGPT burst into the world and launched the term ‘generative AI’ into the mainstream. It’s been a big year for AI. While the year end numbers are still being calculated there’s been over $15.2 billion invested in generative AI startups globally in the first half of 2023 according …

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Foreign Investment in Israel tech reaches 77% of total

Multinational Corporate involvement in Israel is breaking new records, reaching 77% of total invested capital in 2018. Large part of that activity is driven by MNCs. There are 368 multinational corporations active today in Israel. They drive much of the M&A activity and leverage Israel’s talent for R&D. While overall it’s extremely positive, it can also create a talent crunch for fledgling startups.

Ten leadership lessons from Alibaba’s founder

  I finished the book “Alibaba, The House that Jack Ma Built” by Duncan Clark.  I recommend it.  Its hard not to get drawn to Jack’s Cinderella story. Coming from a very humble background, his personality, belief in himself and hard work (along with the kindness of an Australian family he met as a free …

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Flight of the BAT: Chinese Tech Charging Ahead

We seem to have hit an inflection point as more VC funding went to China than the US in Q2 2018. Baidu, Alibaba and Tencent are investing billions in innovation and have a play in seemingly every sector of technology. But what would it take for American companies to succeed in China or Chinese companies to succeed in America? And will trade tariffs slow up growth?

The Rise of Intelligent Assistants

Day 9 of my 30 day blogging challenges. This year, 35.6 million Americans will use a voice-activated assistant at least once a month, doubling last year’s figure, forecasts eMarketer.  Competition is heating up, and the potential these devices have extends far beyond the home into the car and workspace.

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