Can You Trust That AI Vendor? Use the CSA to find out
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Can You Trust That AI Vendor? Use the CSA to find out

I’ve been around the block a few times and sat on both sides of the table when it comes to evaluating software vendors. One topic that is guaranteed to get both sides hot under the collar is addressing security concerns. With so many AI startups getting established every day it can be daunting task knowing who you can trust.

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How to choose the right AI solution
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How to choose the right AI solution

There’s a lot of pressure right now to do something with AI, but picking the wrong solution can be costly, distracting, and damaging. Here's the framework I’ve used over 20 years to separate hype from substance and evaluate solutions on the strengths of the benefits to the business.

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You need a product ICP to minimise churn
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You need a product ICP to minimise churn

Every now and then, you talk to someone who really gets it. Someone who not only uses your product, but also sees its potential and can articulate meaningful ideas for where it should go next. When that happens, it’s like finding gold. You leave the call energised, full of ideas, and importantly with a clear sense of direction.

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How I make and deliver a roadmap
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How I make and deliver a roadmap

A roadmap delivered on time, that meets your customers’ expectations means that you can expect to see a reduction in churn, an increase in referrals and more leads - ultimately leading to lower CAC (Customer Acquisition Costs) and higher LTV( Life Time Value). In this post I’ll describe the framework that I have developed for my own roadmap planning and delivery

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How SaaS will die
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How SaaS will die

For 20 years I’ve been working with SaaS systems - most notably Salesforce. A few weeks ago I started seeing posts on LinkedIn making claims that SaaS will Die. At the time I dismissed it as click bait, but I think there might be something in it and I can see a future where the traditional SaaS model is obsolete. In this post we’ll explore how this might play out and what you can do to adapt to a new SaaS-free world.

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