Recurrent Patterns

Recurrent Patterns is a venture exploring strategies and insights around leading-edge companies, technology and cultural trends. Vaclav engages with leaders, entrepreneurs, scientists, authors and others who can share their perspectives in long-form conversations.

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AI's final countdown for accountants

Accounting firms spent years promoting AI as a productivity breakthrough. Their clients heard something else: the same work should now cost less. In industries that charge by the hour, efficiency can quickly turn into lower revenue.

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AI Funny Money

OpenAI has money, talent, and attention. Why can't it find a business model that delivers profit?

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Amazon and the lure of retail

Amazon built its empire online by disrupting physical retail. But when the company started launching physical stores, they realized why it was easy to disrupt retail in the first place.

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Google’s next monopoly lawsuit

Google’s Gemini powering Apple Intelligence? While others had their chance, Google just worked harder. The repeat of monopoly accusations are bound to follow.

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Alexa+, the new Amazon glue

Amazon is betting billions on the new Alexa+. It wants to manage your life. But first, it has to get to know you better. Do you want it to?

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