Update from Monday, January 12, 2026
Mercedes' Retreat and Niche Expertise as a Business Model
The Creator Economy is fragmenting media consumption. Platforms like Substack allow experts to build direct business relationships with their audience.
The Creator Economy is fragmenting media consumption. Platforms like Substack allow experts to build direct business relationships with their audience.


CODE CRASH
Most companies treat AI as an optimization layer. That's a mistake. The real opportunity is building entirely new categories of value — and the window to act is closing fast. In CODE CRASH, Matthias Schrader lays out a practical framework for leaders who want to move beyond pilots and into production.
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