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Silhouette of a person with the words "you matter" overlaid in large, bold letters on a dark background with abstract white lines, inspiring team esteem.
Harness the power of “respectful engagement” to make sure everyone in your team feels like they matter.
A man with a beard and short hair smiles at the camera; the background features abstract green, purple, and black-and-white graphic patterns—capturing a confident presence that suggests he may share valuable leadership advice.
The cofounder and CEO of red-hot billing platform Metronome unpacks his leadership journey.
A graphic featuring the text "The Nightcrawler," a black-and-white photo of a lighthouse amid waves that outlast the storm, and a green-tinted portrait of a man.
Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
White Castle restaurant building with logo signs on a stone tower stands proudly against a clear blue sky, embodying an evergreen business model that continues to thrive.
From “crave” packs to Valentine bookings, the world’s first fast-food hamburger chain values innovation from every level of the organization.
A group of armored men, some gesturing and talking with an air of positivity, gather around a seated figure wearing a laurel wreath and colorful robes; other figures and draped fabric appear in the background.
Andreessen Horowitz cofounder Ben Horowitz thought that “blowing sunshine” was the right way to handle pressure — here’s how he corrected his mistake.
A collage features a masked life-saver in surgical attire, a palm tree scene, and bold text reading "The Night Crawler" against a geometric background.
Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
A dinosaur stands in a field as a flaming asteroid falls from the sky; bold text reads "DON'T BE THE DINOSAUR.
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"You need to embrace these systems and try out what's going on because if you don't understand it, you really can't hope to help your organization adapt and stay in front of this momentous, world-changing technology."
A man wearing a beanie and dark clothing sits with one arm resting on his knee, inside a blue rectangular frame on a light background with abstract lines, embodying the cool, thoughtful vibe of King Willonius.
The comedian and musician behind the viral hit “BBL Drizzy” shares the books that shaped his thinking and approach to art.
Two silhouetted figures on a slope; one pushes a large green sphere uphill, while the other lightly kicks a small green ball downhill against a gray grid background.
Unconsidered productivity might leave you moving efficiently in the entirely wrong direction.
A grid of connected translucent spheres on a light blue background represents network leadership, with one central sphere colored orange instead of grey.
The rapid crash of Nokia was triggered when key information gatekeepers became bottlenecks. Here’s the key lesson.
A collage with “The Nightcrawler” text, a grayscale photo of a tractor in a field, and a blue-tinted portrait of a man in a suit, layered on blue backgrounds with chart graphics that hint at long-term investing trends.
Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
Book cover for "Unstoppable Entrepreneurs" by Lori Rosenkopf, featuring a torn paper effect revealing an orange circle with text about bootstrapping startups and innovation, published by Wharton School Press.
Warren Buffett famously noted that Berkshire Hathaway would “never depend on the kindness of strangers to stay in business.” Startups take note.
A collage with graphs, a flower, a container ship, and a hand giving a thumbs-up—hinting at lucky investors—overlaid with the title “THE NIGHTCRAWLER” in bold letters at the top.
Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
A man in a suit sits in front of American flags, his face partially shadowed and filtered in yellow tones.
Trump may make America great again — just not in the way he had intended.
Barry Ritholtz, a man in a suit and tie, stands confidently before a blue zigzag line on a light backdrop.
Barry Ritholtz — market commentator, founder of Ritholtz Wealth Management, and podcast host — shares what really trips investors up.
A woman's black and white portrait is centered, crafted by AI creators. An abstract geometric background with orange, black, and yellow segments featuring cube patterns surrounds the photo.
The founder of GenZ Publishing joins Big Think from the infinitely unfurling confluence of print and digital.
Collage of a snarling wolf, a stock market graph, and abstract shapes, overlaid with the bold text "The Night Crawler" hints at de-extinction possibilities.
Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
An older man with a white beard sits in a room, wearing a light blue shirt, hands clasped together. Bookshelves and artwork are visible in the background.
One of the most original and optimistic thinkers in America sketches some big ideas about what's possible with AI in the next 25 years.
In a futuristic setting, a medical professional in scrubs interacts with a holographic heart and data display, showcasing their understanding of AI to enhance patient care.
By looking outside the current wave of hype, we can create a framework for weighing up the practical impact of AI on any business.
A person with short dark hair and a beard sits indoors wearing a brown jacket and dark shirt. The background features blurred indoor elements and a tree.
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How the 40-year-old entrepreneur and media mogul learned from his struggles, and why he believes accountability is the real secret to happiness.
Unlikely Collaborators
A person sits on a stool against a blue background with black and white geometric diagrams, including lines, circles, squares, and triangles.
Honing your skills as a strategic thinker does more than solve problems as they appear; it can be a fast track to the top.
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Bestselling author Seth Godin urges us to rethink our definition of longevity — and to step back and measure what matters.
A smiling woman graces the left page, embodying the optimism of job-seeking. On the right, a silhouette of three people celebrates atop a mountain peak against an orange backdrop, capturing a moment as precious as gold.
Networking — not zombie-crunching your job applications — gives you a better chance of getting sourced or referred for a role.
A retro computer displays a ghost on the screen as pixelated chains drift across the foreground, reminiscent of a scene from a Ken Liu short story. This digital haunt unfolds against a vivid orange background.
The first in a series of short stories by the Hugo- and Nebula-winning author that inspired the cult hit "Pantheon."
A person in a suit holds a red mask boldly in front of their face, symbolizing the leap to leader, while another mask partially conceals their true identity.
Adam Bryant makes a key observation about rising to the challenges of leadership — and your change-resistant former self won’t like it.
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Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
A graph titled "The Long Boom 2000-2025" shows intersecting curves from 1975 to 2025, depicting a transition from an old to a new world. Text reads "I was here" at the intersection around 2005.
The latest from Peter Leyden's "The Great Progression: 2025 to 2050", an essay series published by Freethink.
An open book reveals the art of smart manipulation: on the left page, a marionette illustration dances gracefully, while on the right, a flock of sheep grazes peacefully in a sunlit field.
We manipulate constantly — but few of us want to be called “manipulative.” Here, ex-Google executive Jenny Wood redefines an unfairly maligned trait.
A man in a suit sits on a stage chair with a headset, set against a vibrant green background, ready to discuss the latest advancements at OpenAI.
OpenAI has become a household name in artificial intelligence — but back in 2018 things looked very rocky. Here’s what happened.