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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With AI, be careful what you wish for.
How many times have you heard something like this? “AI will take over certain jobs… but it’s okay! New technology will create new jobs! That’s why the kids in school today should be learning concepts, not memorizing. As long as they get concepts, they can search for any information they need once they’re in the workforce.”
Safe travels in a dangerously connected world.
I thought some of you might appreciate these tips, which work whether you’re travelling to wine country or just using the wi-fi at the cafe down the street.
What the TikTok is happening?
Why would anybody buy a company which in no time will lose to Facebook and its empire?
A quantum leap for your business?
Quantum computers help innovators find solutions where the number of options is so great that it is not feasible to solve with today’s technology.
The first question you need to ask.
Jose is Chief Analytics Officer at Mexico's largest financial group, Grupo Financiero Banorte. He established the Analytics Business Unit. His data-driven approach has yielded over $1 billion in extra value to the bank -- and counting.
Jose Murillo. Connecting with customers through data
Jose Murillo, an expert about how large bank is using data effectively to connect more with customers. By understanding their clients better, they are creating win-win opportunities for customer satisfaction and improved revenue. These are lessons that can apply to the biggest organizations as well as more nimble startups.
Do we really know?
“Factfulness: The stress-reducing habit of only carrying opinions for which you have strong supporting facts.”
Always be learning.
I took a 12-week marketing course, online. Those who know me well might wonder why. I’m not planning to become a marketer. That would be a strange move for me.
Sun Tzu and the Art of Running a Data-Driven Business.
You can be a Fortune 50 company or fortunate startup. You need to understand your market, customers, competition and create your product accordingly. And you have to do it faster than the others. To do that, you have to constantly collect data and learn from it. You’re looking for a diamond in the rough, which could make all the difference.
What’s the difference between a software developer and a killer?
Less than you think. They might both have to decide who will die. Is this a bit too absurd, too extreme for you? Let me give you a scenario.