This week’s IA•AI (Iowa Artificial Intelligence) meetup topic & discussions got me thinking about where AI is heading next—especially for scaling small and mid-sized businesses that are moving beyond experimenting with individual tools. Many orga...
Hello Friends, a logistical note this week...As of the new year (effective January 1, 2026), my Cedar Rapids, Iowa office located in the New Bohemia district has moved—just across the street from the former home office location.Please...
As 2025 comes to a close, conversations about AI are everywhere—new tools, new capabilities, new predictions about what comes next. In the midst of all that noise, it’s worth grounding ourselves in something simple and true: AI is powerful because of...
Last Monday, I had the opportunity to join Doug Wagner on WMT 600 AM Radio to talk through what I wrote about in this newsletter last week: your 2026 Tech Roadmap—what it is, why it matters, and how to approach it with clarity instead...
As we approach the end of 2025, many smart business people are thinking about the year ahead. In my work with clients—and from watching how organizations respond to the rapid pace of technology—it’s become clear that the challenge isn’t a lack of ide...
Throughout the Fall—at MAICON, our IA•AI meetup, and dozens of conversations with leaders—one pattern kept surfacing: businesses want to use AI, but very few are actually ready to get value from it.The issue isn’t tools or talent. It’s readiness—the...
If you’ve been to a great events lately, you know the feeling: a flood of ideas, a notebook full of insights, and the motivation to rethink everything. But once you get home, the momentum fades, and the day-to-day rush takes over. By the following we...
Sorry you haven’t heard from me much this October — I’ve been on the move, learning nonstop to serve you better. Between multiple conferences, client meetings, and travel, this fall has been a deep dive into how technology, AI, and leadership are evo...
Fall is a natural time for reflection. Farmers harvest their fields, schools issue report cards, and many of us take stock of the year before we sprint into the holidays. For businesses experimenting with AI, this season is no different—it’s time to...
One theme that came up at our inaugural IA•AI meetup is that businesses are excited about AI—but stuck on where to start. Everyone has ideas. Everyone wants to “do something with AI.” But too many individual or teams spin their wheels without a clear...
