Andrew V McDermot

Sep
22
Monday Memo

Monday Memo

Start a ticking sales clock in your prospects brain...why selling makes your product better...and 3 niches where AI avatars could actually convert.
3 min read
Sep
21
Stop Chatbot Hallucinations with these 4 Prompts

Stop Chatbot Hallucinations with these 4 Prompts

AI states fiction like fact. The Truth Detectives prompts install a "truth gauge," forcing it to label unverified claims.
4 min read
Sep
19
Need to Know News - September 19th, 2025

Need to Know News - September 19th, 2025

Amazon's AI boosts ad clicks 338%, 1-in-3 shoppers ready for auto-reordering, and Roku's AI lets local businesses create TV ads in minutes.
5 min read
Sep
15
Monday Memo

Monday Memo

Learning how to learn...why people want some control over AI...and the "de-influencing" trend.
4 min read
Sep
14
The AI Anti-Startup: $3 Million/Year, Zero Employees

The AI Anti-Startup: $3 Million/Year, Zero Employees

For solo entrepreneur Pieter Levels, building a multi-million dollar empire means rejecting the traditional VC playbook. Instead of betting on a single startup, the creator of hits like Nomad List and PhotoAI has launched over 70 projects,
4 min read
Sep
12
Need to Know News - September 12th, 2025

Need to Know News - September 12th, 2025

AI at scale gets personal for local ads, Disney reveals non-tech reasons AI fails, and Lululemon bets big on AI after admitting missteps.
5 min read
Sep
08
Monday Memo

Monday Memo

How Lululemon's customers brag for them, David Deutsch on why AI is creative, and the unlikely story behind New Balance's revival.
3 min read
Sep
07
5 Prompts Microsoft's CEO Uses to Supercharge His Workflow

5 Prompts Microsoft's CEO Uses to Supercharge His Workflow

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's 5 AI prompts turn a month of digital noise into clear strategic briefings - stop remembering, start thinking.
5 min read
Sep
05
Need to Know News - September 5th, 2025

Need to Know News - September 5th, 2025

AI at scale gets personal for local ads, Disney reveals non-tech reasons AI fails, and Lululemon bets big on AI after admitting missteps.
5 min read
Sep
01
Monday Memo

Monday Memo

The Mirror Bias...hardware's impact on AI advertising...and a massive 'remedy trend' on the horizon.
4 min read