Andrew V McDermot

Aug
08
Need to Know News - August 8th, 2025

Need to Know News - August 8th, 2025

OpenAI’s GPT-5 debuts, an AI sales startup hits $3.1B with perfect-timing tech, and Elon makes Grok’s image-to-video go viral to 223M fans.
6 min read
Aug
04
Monday Memo

Monday Memo

Embrace boredom...how AI agents will influence ads...the 7 forces that turned pickleball from niche to national craze
4 min read
Aug
02
How I Use ChatGPT to Run my $30 Billion Company

How I Use ChatGPT to Run my $30 Billion Company

HubSpot's CTO ($30B company) reveals how he uses ChatGPT daily, why AI agents need managers, and the simple rule that will 10x your productivity.
5 min read
Aug
01
Need to Know News - August 1st, 2025

Need to Know News - August 1st, 2025

The wild "Netflix of AI"...AI models taking over Vogue...and the Berkley dropouts disrupting marketing software.
6 min read
Jul
28
Monday Memo

Monday Memo

It doesn't matter how you 'feel'...should AI = lean team?...how to protect yourself from cheap knockoffs.
4 min read
Jul
26
Wharton Professor: Your AI Strategy is Probably Wrong

Wharton Professor: Your AI Strategy is Probably Wrong

According to Wharton professor Ethan Mollick, most leaders are getting AI all wrong. They see a 25% productivity gain and immediately want to cut 25% of their staff. Mollick says this is a huge mistake.
5 min read
Jul
24
Need to Know News - July 24th, 2025

Need to Know News - July 24th, 2025

ChatGPT Agent builds PowerPoints while you sleep. Delta's AI calculates your max price. Google's AI calls businesses for you
5 min read
Jul
21
Monday Memo

Monday Memo

“It’s not just about X… it’s about Y”...the future of user interfaces...and how fantasy sports get you hooked for life.
4 min read
Jul
19
Prompt Reveals if Your Big Idea is BIG Enough

Prompt Reveals if Your Big Idea is BIG Enough

The Big Idea, Big Enough? prompt transforms mediocre marketing hooks into blockbuster campaigns.
5 min read
Jul
18
Need to Know News - July 18th, 2025

Need to Know News - July 18th, 2025

ChatGPT Agent builds PowerPoints while you sleep. Delta's AI calculates your max price. Google's AI calls businesses for you
5 min read