Practical writing on AI and technology leadership.

You do not buy an intelligent organization. You build one in four layers - semantic layer, access, skills, agents - on top of the systems you already run. The mid-2026 version of how we do it.

You do not need a year of data cleanup before AI can work. Build a semantic layer over the mess, reserve cleanup for what is legally binding, and get a first-pass model in weeks.

Rent the AI models - they are commodities. Own your semantic layer - the governed definitions of what your business means. The build-vs-buy line, drawn where it actually belongs.

A bulletproof, step-by-step guide for installing Claude Code on domain-joined Windows workstations, including the PATH remediation step the installer leaves incomplete.

A practical reference guide to AI terminology for executives and operators. Updated with current terminology from large language models to agentic workflows.

The essential tools you need before building AI-powered web applications with Claude Code. Covers Node.js, VS Code, Git, and account setup for both Mac and Windows.