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“AI is the engine driving the Fourth Industrial Revolution, much like electricity once powered profound transformation" Brad Smith, Microsoft’s Vice-Chairman and President highlighted this parallel, emphasizing how AI is reshaping our economy and creating a revolutionary ecosystem of progress and prosperity.

Creating products people genuinely love isn’t magic—it’s a blend of insight, creativity, and a touch of "secret sauce." It was inspiring to hear about Lenovo, Mercedes-Benz, and Oura’s product strategies and how they adapt to market needs worldwide.

Great discussion between Jessica Sibley, Nicholas Thompson, Christian Broughton on how AI is transforming the media. Interesting to learn about the deals traditional publications are doing with the likes of OpenAI

Great insight and learnings from Andrey Kostyuk and in his Ever Changing Aspects of GTM strategy masterclass.

Food for thought from Emil Protalinski and Mohannad El-Barachi on how many SaaS companies are suddenly pivoting to AI companies. More companies are now shifting from traditional SaaS or per-seat models to outcomes or actions driven due to AI. Consumption-based models are the future. VCs will struggle to adapt due to revenue predictability but they will catch up.

Great session with David Jones, Fabrice Beaulieu and Luciana Rodrigues at Websummit on moving beyond the AI hype and the brand playbook. A couple of great quotes: "It's going to be incredibly important in the future how brands influence models so when people ask for a product within your category how do you get the AI to recommend you? The winners of this will win their category." "Don't underestimate that it's already here. Too many are being left behind by saying 'I tried it a year ago and it was crap. It's incredible now' "

Our CEO, Sam Oliver, lost £550K due to a lowercase 'C'. Yes, really.... 🤯 For Entrepreneur Media Magazine, Sam shared his eye-opening experience and the pitfalls of an earn-out agreement during the sale of his previous startup. He gives critical lessons for #founders navigating similar paths in today's ultra-challenging #funding and exit climate. In short: 🔍 Lawyer Up! The importance of specialised M&A legal counsel can't be overstated. A seemingly small detail, like a lowercase 'c' in the contract, cost Sam £550K. Ensuring robust protective clauses from the outset can save you significant heartache and financial loss. 📅 Your 100-Day Plan starts post-earn out! Delay integration and keep your IP in escrow until the final payment. This strategy protects your interests and avoids conflicts that can arise when merging operations too early. 🚀 Keep your POV short-sighted. Once you’re in an earn-out, focus exclusively on meeting the growth terms. It’s about maximising revenue, not long-term growth. To learn more about Sam's experience and tips for founders who need to safeguard their hard-earned achievements, check out the article in the comments below. #entrepreneurship #privateequity #startup