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I regularly share insights on AI, strategy and the choices organisations need to make now to stay relevant.

Illustration for: The Boardroom Blind Spot: Why Every Supervisory Board Needs an AI and Cybersecurity Expert
March 10, 2026 · 8 min read

The Boardroom Blind Spot: Why Every Supervisory Board Needs an AI and Cybersecurity Expert

NN Group ties executive bonuses to AI strategy. 236 AI agents perform tasks autonomously. Yet the Supervisory Board lacks deep technological expertise. This is not a minor detail — it is a risk.

Illustration for: Do We Still Need Websites in 2026?
March 5, 2026 · 6 min read

Do We Still Need Websites in 2026?

After 27 years in online marketing, my answer is clear: a website with only generic information is unnecessary. But for transactions, data ownership, and complex products, your own site remains indispensable.

Illustration for: The Golden Age of the Programmer Is Only Just Beginning
March 2, 2026 · 14 min read

The Golden Age of the Programmer Is Only Just Beginning

The Jevons Paradox teaches us: when AI makes programmers more efficient, demand for software grows so explosively that more developers are needed, not fewer.

Illustration for: Stack Overflow Is Dead. This Is AI's First Real Casualty.
January 12, 2026 · 5 min read

Stack Overflow Is Dead. This Is AI's First Real Casualty.

A great deal is said about AI costing jobs. The real human replacement has yet to materialise — but the first major platform has already fallen. What does that mean for your organisation?

Illustration for: What is a World Model? And Why Google and a 30-Year-Old Dutchman Hold the Key
January 11, 2026 · 5 min read

What is a World Model? And Why Google and a 30-Year-Old Dutchman Hold the Key

The World Model marks the shift from AI that writes text to AI that understands physical reality. Why Google and Medal.tv founder Pim de Witte hold the winning hand.

Illustration for: Why OpenAI is Becoming Your Competitor (The Amazon Strategy)
January 9, 2026 · 4 min read

Why OpenAI is Becoming Your Competitor (The Amazon Strategy)

OpenAI is copying the Amazon playbook: analyse data, identify winners, and swallow the vertical market whole. Why scaffold builders are now at risk.

Illustration for: Template Farms: The Evolution of Insurance Fraud
July 3, 2025 · 7 min read

Template Farms: The Evolution of Insurance Fraud

Template farms are organised collections of pre-filled documents for fraudulent claims. Thanks to AI, fraudsters can generate thousands of variants with minimal effort — but that same technology can also help us fight back.

Illustration for: Surprised from My AI Bubble: Why Isn't Everyone Implementing AI?
May 22, 2025 · 12 min read

Surprised from My AI Bubble: Why Isn't Everyone Implementing AI?

In my AI bubble, generative AI seems like a strategic priority. But outside that bubble? Entrepreneurs are struggling with execution, fear and lack of vision. This gap between potential and implementation forms the 'Generative AI Paradox'.

Illustration for: AI Overview: The Impact on Digital Visibility
May 18, 2025 · 6 min read

AI Overview: The Impact on Digital Visibility

Google's AI Overview fundamentally changes how users see search results. What does this mean for your SEO strategy, and how do you prepare?