​Behind Vertical AI: What AI Is Already Demanding Of Energy And Utilities

Beyond the Hype: How Vertical AI Is Reshaping Energy & Utilities Right Now Let’s cut through the noise. Everyone is talking about AI in 2025—the chatbots, the code assistants, the marketing copilots. But if you’re running a revenue team in the energy or utilities space, you know the real story isn’t about writing emails faster. … Read more

Your Company’s AI Is Getting Smarter. But Whose Intelligence Is It Building?

Your Company’s AI Is Getting Smarter. But Whose Intelligence Is It Building? In the race to embed artificial intelligence into every corner of enterprise operations, a troubling pattern is emerging: most organizations are deploying AI systems that are technically secure but fundamentally leaky when it comes to privacy. They’re building smarter models, but they’re often … Read more

LinkedIn declares war on AI slop

LinkedIn’s AI Slop Crackdown: What It Means for B2B Marketers and Revenue Teams If you’ve scrolled through LinkedIn recently, you’ve likely encountered the same frustrating phenomenon: generic, robotic posts that add zero value. They read like they were written by a committee of chatbots—because they were. These posts flood your feed, cluttering the professional conversations … Read more

Areaware, the shuttered design brand, is getting a second chance

From Closure to Comeback: How Piecework’s Acquisition of Areaware Rewrites the B2B Turnaround Playbook In February, the design world mourned the loss of Areaware, a beloved 22-year-old brand known for its quirky home goods and artist collaborations. The announcement of its closure—triggered by a broken business model and punishing tariffs—seemed final. The company laid off … Read more

‘AI imagineer.’ ‘Design crafter.’ ‘Builder.’ Why design is suddenly full of Frankenjobs

The Death of the Traditional Designer: Why “Frankenjobs” Like AI Imagineer and Builder Are Taking Over SaaS You’ve seen them. Lately, while scrolling LinkedIn or Indeed, a strange new breed of job titles pops up. “AI Imagineer.” “Design Crafter.” “Builder.” They sound like something out of a sci-fi casting call, but they’re real—and they represent … Read more

Credit scores are flawed. FICO has a new model that adds cashflow data. It might just offer the boost you need

Credit Scores Are Broken: FICO’s New Cashflow-Powered Model Could Be Your Ticket to a Higher Score If you’ve ever felt like your credit score doesn’t tell the full story of your financial health, you’re not alone. Traditional credit scoring models rely on outdated data—loan payments, credit card utilization, and the occasional late fee. But what … Read more