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, a curse or blessing for OpenAI?
Apple is slowly bleeding out OpenAI with its new deal. A lesson in strategy.
AI in search of (enterprise) customers
Some AI companies think venturing into the enterprise market is a gold mine. They are more likely to end up with a lump of coal.
A new store on the block
With OpenAI’s recently launched GPT store, you might be thinking of it as Apple or Google’s next big rival. But in this week’s post, I discuss why this is not quite the game-changer it's hyped up to be.
2023 in the rear view
As 2023 draws to a close, I reflect on the recurrent patterns that defined a year of innovation. Join me in exploring these insights and how they will shape 2024.
Finally, some excitement in tech
Google's launch of Gemini and Amazon's AWS updates mark a pivotal moment in tech, as industry giants prepare their responses to OpenAI's GPT. This week's Recurrent Patterns newsletter unpacks the real impact behind the headlines.
The world, 1 year later
Looking back at a year of innovation, is OpenAI's ChatGPT all it's cracked up to be? Let’s look at where this tech is really useful and also point out where combining it with related technologies will bring out its full potential.
Different… or same-same?
OpenAI's new PDF function is putting the squeeze on smaller players. But when your sole competitive advantage lies on a technology you can't control, it's just a countdown before you're swallowed whole.