Super Cities №157 — The Slow Death of American Innovation
Although the cost and logistical complexity of starting a technology-powered business have plummeted, the number of Americans starting news ones has collapsed.
Super Cities №151 — Hypothesis About Freaks
American espionage in World War II was carried out by freaks.
Super Cities №146 — Inspired Capitalism on Sesame Street
Caroll Spinney is a capitalist hero.
Super Cities №141 — Case study: The Ethics of Innovation
Juul’s mission is “to improve the lives of the world’s one billion adult smokers” by helping them “move to reduced risk products.”
Super Cities №138 — The Value of Great Information
JP Morgan would not have been able to steer European investments or consolidate a giant industry without valuable, unique information.
Super Cities №136 — Why You Should Think In Loops
When designed correctly, loops can create immense value for people within its gravitational pull.
Super Cities №130 — The Great Economic-Political Unbundling
One of the most interesting trends today is the great unbundling of business and politics.
Super Cities №125 - Cash Flow is King
The Good Life is a cash flow positive life.
Super Cities №121 - Amazon, Ownership, and B-School Fails
After twenty years, Amazon is on its way to becoming a trillion dollar company. Its story is a lesson in the simple-yet-revolutionary power of ownership.
Super Cities №119 - Balance of Power in Business
Balance of Power is a key concept in global affairs and nature — and also in the innovation economy.
Super Cities №117 - A Signal Through All The Noise
There is one way to beat the market consistently: deliver real, ever-growing value to your customer (or “user”). It’s that simple.
Super Cities №111 - Overhauling the Input-Outcome Cycle
Outcome-focused work is deliberate. It is direct. It is controlled.
And it is transformational.