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The Flywheel of a Data-Driven Growth Engine: Stop Leaving Revenue on the Table
The Flywheel of a Data-Driven Growth Engine: Stop Leaving Revenue on the Table
If nothing changes, nothing changes. We all know the cliché.
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Spring Cleaning Your Data: Before You Build Intelligence, Pressure Test the Foundation
Spring Cleaning Your Data: Before You Build Intelligence, Pressure Test the Foundation
The more time I spend in the world of AI, the more I find myself thinking about the parts of the system no one talks…
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The Reasoning Layer: When Patterns Become Decisions
The Reasoning Layer: When Patterns Become Decisions
Where we last left our adventurer, Stewart, the system finally understood how the pieces fit together. Healthcare…
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The Alignment Threshold: Turning Probability Into Inevitability
The Alignment Threshold: Turning Probability Into Inevitability
Have you ever tried to quantify what the odds were of you getting that promotion… or meeting your spouse… or any of the…
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The Decision Layer: Where Context Becomes Action
The Decision Layer: Where Context Becomes Action
Where we last left Stewart, something had shifted. He could finally see the forest through the trees.
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Confidence vs Conviction: The Missing Layer in Knowledge Systems
Confidence vs Conviction: The Missing Layer in Knowledge Systems
While thinking more deeply about knowledge engines, I kept coming back to the same headspace: We’ve gotten very good at…
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The Context Layer: Where Signals Begin to Make Sense
The Context Layer: Where Signals Begin to Make Sense
Knowledge Engine Series — Part 5 Where we last left our adventurer, Stewart, he was buried in research. ESP catalogs…
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The Integration Layer: Where Industry Signals Finally Connect
The Integration Layer: Where Industry Signals Finally Connect
Knowledge Engine Series — Part 4 In the previous article in this series, we explored the data layer of a knowledge…
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The Data Layer: Where Industry Signals Begin
The Data Layer: Where Industry Signals Begin
Knowledge Engine Series — Part 3 In the first article in this series, “The Layers of a Knowledge Engine,” we explored…
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What an AI Agent Could Actually Do for a Promotional Products Affiliate
What an AI Agent Could Actually Do for a Promotional Products Affiliate
Artificial intelligence is starting to appear in conversations across nearly every industry. But for many professionals…
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Larry Hackney shared thisFor those of us looking for our next opportunity I just want to remind you to be yourself… Own the lessons learned, lean into the missed opportunities and tell your story… I’m by no means trying to minimize the terror of not having a job or the panic in finding the next one merely that the skills you bring are unique to you and they will eventually find their way to the next opportunity… Keep going… Speaking from personal experience, I’m still looking, my experience isn’t refined and does come from a collegiate standpoint, it comes from raw instincts that I’ve had to cultivate and continue to develop so I can communicate and articulate the trade offs and risks. I’m still very much in the trenches of finding my next opportunity and as much as I want to stifle and compromise my experience I have to lean into it and own it… How can you use your unique perspective, skillset, approach and lessons to tell your story more clearly… Don’t lose hope because you’re on your 2,000 applications, instead start to think of how to reapproach the application process so it’s more engaging and enjoyable… Have ChatGPT scrape the internet for your role and vertical that interest you. Articulate the types of culture you’re looking for in your next role. Find a way to take back what you can control and focus on it and make it yours. Monday’s a new day, with more opportunities on the horizon, best of luck to you all. I’d love to hear your story… The more we can connect and share our stories the more likely it is that our networks can benefit one another. https://lnkd.in/gGViCpNR?
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Larry Hackney posted thisAnybody else using Ai for pep talks before and after interviews or while waiting for next steps?
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Larry Hackney reposted thisLarry Hackney reposted thisFord's CEO said AI will replace half of white-collar America. Then his own company had to rehire 350 engineers because AI couldn't replicate what they knew. Not a bug. The AI didn't fail at its job. It failed at a job nobody gave it: encoding 16 years of "this part will rattle in cold weather" judgment that lived in people's heads, not in any dataset. Ford let the people leave before that knowledge got transferred anywhere. Then asked the AI to cover for it. The fix wasn't better AI. It was bringing the humans back to mentor, rebuild the training pipelines, and teach the system what it never had a chance to learn. Ford is now #1 in JD Power quality for the first time in 16 years. Good outcome. Expensive way to learn it. The lesson isn't "AI doesn't work." It's that AI is only as good as the knowledge you actually capture before you let it walk out the door. Most orgs are making this bet right now without realizing it.
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Larry Hackney shared thisI'm preparing for an interview this afternoon and in researching the founder, he references Darius (below) and his book "the Core Value Equation". I found Darius' podcast and it's a message I've been needing to hear for a while and think many of my creative people who are striving to be better versions of themselves could benefit from his podcast. He references a few books I'm looking forward to exploring. https://lnkd.in/gbNEPGPD
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Larry Hackney reposted thisHERE'S A LIST OF AI COURSES OFFERED DIRECTLY BY AI COMPANIES * ANTHROPIC: anthropic.skilljar.com * GOOGLE: grow.google/ai * NVIDIA: developer.nvidia.com/cuda * OPENAI: academy.openai.com * HUGGINGFACE: huggingface.co/learn BOOKMARK TO SAVE IT FOR LATER
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Larry Hackney shared thisSometimes what seems like a missed opportunity is actually a redirection toward something greater. Steven Spielberg spent years trying to direct a James Bond film, what seems like a perfect pairing, never came to fruition. I’ve been thinking about that a lot lately. The job market is tough. Opportunities that feel perfect don’t always work out. But every conversation, every interview, and every closed door has taught me something new about industries, products, customers, and myself. Sometimes the opportunity you want aren’t the opportunity you need. Sometimes what feels like rejection is really redirection. The challenge is having enough faith to keep moving forward until you find your own “Indiana Smith” 🤠.
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Larry Hackney posted thisNo one talks about the grief of losing a job you never actually had. The interview process isn't just answering questions. If you're doing it right, you're immersing yourself in the role. You learn the business, study the customers, understand the challenges. You start imagining what you would build, fix, and improve. You picture yourself on the team. That's what makes great interviews possible. For a few weeks, you stop being an outsider and start thinking like an owner. Then, for reasons completely outside your control, the answer is "no". Maybe someone had deeper domain expertise, maybe there was a stronger internal candidate, maybe the organization simply decided to pause the hiring process for the role all together. The outcome doesn't erase the connection you built with the opportunity. That's the difficult part. You don't really have time to mourn the loss because the job search continues tomorrow. The bills still need to be paid. Applications still need to be submitted. Interviews still need to be scheduled, but the loss is real.... very.... very..... real..... 😔 The second guessing, the should've, could've, would've, the guilt, the inadequacy, the impending stress of having to start all over from the very beginning..... the doubt... Every role teaches you something. Every conversation sharpens your thinking. Every team gives you a glimpse into a different future that could have been, and while most of those futures won't become reality, they still leave an impression. To everyone navigating the job market right now: it's okay to acknowledge the disappointment, learn from it, and keep moving forward. The next opportunity deserves the same level of commitment as the last one. So tomorrow, we do it all again. If you're currently in the job market and this resonates with you, I'd love to hear your story. Feel free to leave a comment or reach out directly. If you're a hiring manager, recruiter, or leader who has spent time on the other side of the table, I'd welcome your perspective as well. What advice, feedback, or best practices would you share with candidates navigating today's hiring landscape? #JobSearch #CareerGrowth #Hiring #ProductManagement #Leadership
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Larry Hackney liked thisLarry Hackney liked thisAll newborn babies in England will be tested for the genetic disease spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), as part of a major study. Read more: https://bbc.in/4f4CmiH
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Larry Hackney reacted on thisLarry Hackney reacted on thisSeven years ago, I started Coltech with a simple goal: build a business that delivers real value to clients and creates genuine opportunities for the people who join us. Today, we're trusted by some of the world's leading technology organisations across Europe and the US. But this is only the beginning. The recruitment industry is changing. The businesses that will lead over the next decade won't simply supply people—they'll deliver outcomes. That's exactly what we're building. We are a contract and Statement of Work-led technology business that partners with clients to solve complex problems, not just fill vacancies. To do that, we need ambitious consultants who want more than just another desk. I'm not looking for people who want their next job. I'm looking for people who want to build a career, make an impact and help create something special. If that sounds like you, I'd love to have a conversation. Don't just join Coltech. Help build it.
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Larry Hackney reacted on thisLarry Hackney reacted on thisOver the last few months, I've spent a lot of time thinking about where Coltech is heading. What i have realised is clients don't buy people, they buy outcomes. This project with MoneyLion is a perfect example of that. We didn't just provide engineers. We became part of the team, took ownership of the delivery and focused on solving real business problems. The results speak for themselves: 105% increase in widget engagement 32% increase in lead generation $54,000 additional revenue generated every week For me, these metrics are far more important than how many consultants we deployed. Anyone can provide CVs. The real value comes from building teams that understand the commercial objective, take ownership and deliver measurable business impact. That's exactly where we're taking Coltech. We're moving away from being another staffing business and building a modern solution provider that partners with clients to solve complex engineering challenges and deliver outcomes that genuinely move the needle. I'm incredibly proud of what our team achieved on this project, and it's a great example of the type of work we want to be known for. If you're looking for a technology partner that measures success by the value delivered rather than the number of contractors supplied, I'd be happy to have a conversation.
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Larry Hackney reacted on thisLarry Hackney reacted on thisI never thought I’d be the mom posting the loss of a child and honoring National Bereaved Parents Day 💔 Never say never. Until we meet again my son. Sending love to all the parents who have lost a child.
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Larry Hackney reacted on thisLarry Hackney reacted on thisHappy Friday, everyone! I hope you all get a chance to unplug this weekend—whether that's spending time with family, tackling a project you've been putting off, getting outside, or simply catching your breath. For those of us in IT... I hope your phone stays quiet, your backups stay healthy, and you don't hear the words, "Hey... are you busy?" 😅 Enjoy the weekend, everyone. I have a feeling next week is going to be a fun one. See you Monday. #InformationTechnology #SysAdmin #CyberSecurity #Networking #ITSupport #HelpDesk #TechLife #FridayFeeling #WeekendVibes #TheITDilemma
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Larry Hackney reacted on thisLarry Hackney reacted on thisI am thrilled to annouce that Coltech have continued our sponsorship of the Old Rutlishians football team as they gear up for the prestigious Gothia Cup. The Gothia Cup stands as the globe's largest youth football tournament, often hailed as the Youth World Cup. This event unites teams from over 80 nations. Representing England, the Old Rutlishians are poised to showcase their talent on this grand stage. Sending our best wishes to all team members as they strive to bring home the coveted cup. A special shout out goes out to Paul Trevelyan, who is managing the team to victory next week. It's coming home!!!!!!
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Art Institute of Houston
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