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Juan Salas-Romer's avatar

There’s definitely a paradigm shift happening. Reading this took me back to my own evolution, from property manager to developer, then investor and asset manager. It aligns closely with the portfolio manager perspective you describe. I can relate to many of the parallels you mentioned.

Great story about your journey and your parents’ experience. You were clearly educated both by the academy and by the street.

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John Brewton's avatar

Thanks, Juan! Appreciate you my friend. I thought this one might align with your journey!

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Sharyph's avatar

This is a really insightful take on the rebranding of the corporate future and how the core work of a small business operator has just been given a shinier, venture-backed vocabulary.

I especially appreciated the distinction you made about the AI amplification effect.

Excellent read. It really shifts the perspective on what a "startup" really is.

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Alex Randall Kittredge's avatar

Really insightful post John! 1 in 5 companies reducing hiring is a huge number. I think you’re right that the AI transformation is starting to lead to reductions in headcount.

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Dennis Berry's avatar

Such a profound article. New world. New rules.

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