AI and the Future of Work: The View From the Trenches
Two years after the launch of ChatGPT, most of us are still trying to grasp the implications. Is generative AI a friend, a foe, or a harmless fad? Can it make me more productive, or does it threaten my job? Is innovation in this space stalling, or is it just
Black Swans & Cranberry Sauce: A Thanksgiving Tale
As we gather for Thanksgiving, I wanted to share a story about how an agricultural crisis led to one of marketing's greatest pivots — and what it tells us about the changing rules of success. In November 1959, America stopped eating cranberries. The government alerted the public to avoid
Keynote: Dror @ MIT
How the laws of show business are reshaping our cities, companies, and careers.
Insights In Your Ear
Speaking season is upon us. Since July, I have been to Bogota, Boston, Athens, London, Milan, Las Vegas, Washington, and New York. I have shared insights about changes in our economy that alter the trajectory of our careers, the shape of our companies, and the structure of our cities. I
Panel: Dror @ The Atlantic Festival
Five thoughts about the future of cities.
The Problem with Cities
"The relationship between economic activity and office demand has changed forever." My latest piece for The Atlantic explores the broken relationship between economic prosperity and cities. In the past, a growing economy, booming markets, and low unemployment meant offices were full and cities were doing well. Today, this
The Simons Defense
Jim Simons just died. Simons was an award-winning mathematician who worked as a code breaker for the U.S. Government and founded Renaissance Technologies, the most successful investment firm in history. Over three decades, Simons's Medallion Fund achieved an average annual return of 66% per year. It'
WeWork Did What?!
At least someone is bullish about offices. But it's not a landlord, tenant, or real estate investor; It's a software company.
You're Already Remote
The best companies pretend to hire locally to fool everyone else.
Don’t Sleep With Your Boss.
Yes, old work is done better in person. But new work will ultimately produce the greatest value.
