Guest commentary: Help — The worst of the four-letter words
Latest news, Op/Eds, OpinionBy Josh Damigo Two years ago, I became the president and CEO of an organization — my first true “big boy job.” Three days later, I was told I was not a “cultural fit.” That sentence still stings to write. I felt like such an idiot. There is something uniquely disorienting about having your professional identity Read More →
Guest commentary: Central Coast AI investment needs an apprenticeship return
Latest news, Op/Eds, OpinionBy Gleb Tsipursky Central Coast employers are investing in the physical infrastructure of innovation. They should make an equally deliberate investment in the human infrastructure that turns new technology into durable capability. AeroVironment’s recently announced $100 million Moorpark campus is designed to consolidate research, engineering, design, prototyping and production. That kind of proximity can accelerate product development. Read More →
Guest commentary: Your business is worth millions — Are you really ready to sell it?
Latest news, Op/Eds, OpinionBy Bryan Esarco The consideration of owner readiness seems like a basic concept, but it can easily be overlooked in the excitement of valuation. In my experience, I’ve seen deals fail because the owners bypassed exit planning, including the necessary step of assessing the owner’s readiness. The reality is that confirming the owner’s willingness and readiness Read More →
Guest commentary: They take more than they give? The tax data tells a more complicated story
Latest news, Op/Eds, OpinionBy John Grace The debate over undocumented immigration usually begins with what it costs taxpayers. But what if the conversation also included what undocumented immigrants contribute? According to the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, undocumented immigrants paid an estimated $96.7 billion in federal, state and local taxes in 2022. Of that, $37.3 billion went Read More →
Guest commentary: How to master AI without losing the human touch
Latest news, Op/Eds, OpinionBy Jim Sterne The hardest part of adopting generative AI is identifying the use cases. That’s why most people are still stuck on “help me write this email.” Anthony Hamilton is well past that. He filled out a Better Business Bureau survey about AI use and his answers were interesting enough that I asked for Read More →
Guest commentary: 3 ways to build a competitive advantage in the second half of 2026
Latest news, Op/Eds, OpinionBy Luiz Vilera While some companies were challenged by uncertain geopolitical and economic forces in the first half of 2026, informed executives remained agile, making key decisions in real time. Strong leaders are focused on three priorities that will help inform their strategic vision in the second half of the year. DEPLOY AI NOW AI Read More →
Guest commentary: The bear necessities
Latest news, Op/Eds, OpinionBy John Grace Some of life’s most valuable investment lessons don’t come from Wall Street. They come from Mother Nature. As a young Boy Scout, I vividly remember a camping trip where the park ranger gathered our troop and delivered a simple warning: “Don’t keep food in your tents.” Bears have an extraordinary sense of Read More →
