Author name: sarmadkarim15

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AI Revolutionizing Mental Health: A New Era of Accessibility, Personalization, and Engagement

Artificial intelligence is transforming mental health care by improving accessibility, personalizing treatment plans, and enhancing therapist capabilities. This article explores how AI-powered tools are making therapy more affordable, detecting early signs of mental health conditions, and providing continuous support, while also addressing the ethical considerations necessary for a balanced approach.

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AI, Board of DIrectors, Business Strategy

Decoding AI Strategy: Top Questions CEOs Are Really Asking About AI

In my role as an AI advisor, I’ve had the privilege of sitting across from CEOs and board members from a diverse range of industries this past year. From tech startups to century-old manufacturing giants, one thing is clear: AI is no longer a fringe topic. It’s front and center in the C-suite. In this blog, I’ll share the top questions CEOs are asking about AI and how to approach them using the STRIVE framework, covering strategic alignment, threat management, return on investments, innovation, vendor decisions, and impact evaluation.

AI, Innovation, Market Disruption, Product Management

Avoiding the Pitfall of Over-Engineering Your Product: Keep It Simple, Stupid

In the race to innovate, many companies fall into the trap of over-engineering, adding layers of complexity that offer little value. By focusing on solving core problems with simple, elegant solutions, product leaders can avoid this pitfall and create successful, user-friendly products. Learn from real-world examples of over-engineering in AI and discover strategies to keep your product development on track.

AI, Market Disruption, marketing

Copilot+PC: Peering Beneath the Hype

Microsoft’s unveiling of Copilot+ PCs promises a new era of on-device AI, boasting powerful hardware and advanced features like screen sharing, AI-powered search, and creative assistance. But as we peel back the layers of hype, we find a more nuanced story – one of incremental advances, potential paradigm shifts, and significant implications for privacy and security. In this article, we critically examine the capabilities and limitations of Copilot+ PCs, exploring their potential impact on productivity, accessibility, and the broader AI industry, while also addressing the ethical and privacy concerns that arise from the integration of AI into our personal computing experiences.

career growth, coaching, culture, Leadership

Building Strong Teams Isn’t About Making Everyone Feel Comfortable All the Time

Leaders can strategically use controlled discomfort to build stronger, more resilient teams. By fostering psychological friction, assigning challenging projects, delivering constructive feedback, and creating opportunities for vulnerability, leaders can help their teams grow and bond in powerful ways. The key is finding the right balance and framing discomfort as a catalyst for growth in service of a shared purpose.

AI, coaching, Go-to-Market Strategy, Growth Hacking, Leadership, marketing, Product Management, Product-led Growth, Startup Success, Startups

How to Upgrade Your Executive Dashboard: Turning Mediocre KPIs into Powerful Performance Drivers

Discover how to evolve from mediocre, output-based KPIs to dynamic, outcome-focused metrics that drive genuine performance and strategic success. Learn practical steps to refine your KPIs for enhanced operational rigor and team alignment.

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