Opinion

Analysis, commentary, and perspectives on the tech industry.

Opinion · 11 min

Can AI Actually Replace a Startup's First CFO or CMO Hire?

Can AI tools replace a startup's first CFO or CMO? We break down what AI can handle and where human hires still win for early-stage founders.

Alex Mercer · Jul 12
Founder reviewing early-stage financial and strategic decisions
Opinion · 8 min

Is Agentic AI a Security Time Bomb We're Ignoring?

Agentic AI is reshaping enterprise tech—but its security risks are being ignored. Explore how it could become the next major ransomware attack surface.

Riley Cho · Jul 11
Server corridor with laptop amid data infrastructure
Opinion · 7 min

Is Nvidia's AI Chip Monopoly Actually at Risk?

DeepSeek is shaking up the AI world, but is Nvidia's chip dominance actually at risk? We break down the real competitive threat and what it means for you.

Alex Mercer · Jul 10
GPU server rack with precision engineering and blue lighting
Opinion · 7 min

Are AI Layoffs Really Caused by AI? What the Data Says

Are tech layoffs actually driven by AI? We break down the data on artificial intelligence job displacement to separate fact from fear. Read the analysis.

Alex Mercer · Jul 7
Engineer analyzing employment data at desk
Opinion · 9 min

Are AI Layoffs Really Caused by AI? What the Data Says

Are tech layoffs actually driven by AI? We break down the data behind artificial intelligence job losses to separate fact from corporate spin.

Alex Mercer · Jul 3
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Opinion · 6 min

Trump administration cybersecurity funding cuts: what's at risk for enterprise security

Breaking down Trump administration cybersecurity funding cuts and their real impact on enterprise security, CISA, compliance costs, and the vendor landscape.

Riley Cho · Jun 21
Budget analysis documents on analytical workspace
Opinion · 7 min

How Instagram Plus signals Meta's strategy shift (and what it means for creator economy startups)

Instagram Plus isn't just a feature drop — it's a platform power move. Here's what Meta's strategy shift means for creator economy startups right now.

Riley Cho · Jun 13
Minimalist workspace with strategic planning materials
Opinion · 7 min

How to Read Tech News Without Wasting Your Time

Stop drowning in headlines. Learn how to filter breaking tech news, pick reliable sources, and build a reading habit that keeps you sharp without the noise.

Alex Mercer · Jun 6
Professional reviewing curated briefing document at desk
Opinion · 5 min

Europe's AI Act enforcement begins today

The world's first comprehensive AI regulation is now in effect. Here is what it means for companies building and deploying AI systems.

Sarah Nakamura · Apr 10
European Parliament building
Opinion · 6 min

The VC funding winter is officially over

Q1 2026 numbers are in and they tell a clear story: capital is flowing again, but the bar is higher.

James Park · Apr 8
Upward trending chart showing VC funding recovery