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My worldview has been shaped by launching technology that changes how we live and always asking what’s next. I hope these reflections challenge and deepen your own.

A collage of headshots of numerous individuals, including men and women of diverse ages and ethnicities, arranged in rows. The collage features a gold background with a California state emblem and text celebrating the 50th anniversary of California State University.
Book cover of "My American Journey" by Colin Powell with a photo of Colin Powell in a suit and tie, and a handwritten inscription on the page that says, "To Arak, Have a A special recovery!" signed by Colin Powell.
A group of seven smiling adults standing in front of a yellow wall with black and white balloons and a black banner with white text that says "SDI Digital University".

Saving Planet California, Killing Planet Earth.
Part One: The Carbon Illusion

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Mastered

Co-founding a master’s program for digital transformation with Steve Cadigan was a milestone. But the real story is what this photo represents: a network of exceptional people, a platform for change, and a moment in time when we saw what digital could become.

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Saving Planet California, Killing Planet Earth.
Part One: The Carbon Illusion

A year of training, a 4:58 mile, and a mud-soaked race. Sometimes the best lessons come when no one’s watching. Just you, grit, and the goal.

A tree growing from an open book, with part of the tree having dead branches and part with lush green leaves.

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Muddy Buddy

Black and white photo of Albert Einstein talking on a cell phone. Overlaid on the image is a quote: "You should want to do a good job because it makes you feel good. If it doesn’t make you feel good, you’re probably working for a rotten company."

A year of training, a 4:58 mile, and a mud-soaked race. Sometimes the best lessons come when no one’s watching. Just you, grit, and the goal.

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Best. Day. Ever?

A man in a blue shirt is inside a vehicle with two police officers on bikes outside the window, while a photographer with a camera is taking pictures from outside the vehicle.

Talk about a bucket list moment. AMD was a sponsor of the U.S. Postal team, and I got to ride in the team car during one of the most controversial stages in Tour de France history. I snapped this photo of Lance Armstrong and Johan Bruyneel live on TV, during a moment that made headlines around the world. My Blackberry (remember those?) blew up the second it aired.

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Muddy Buddy

Two cyclists crossing a muddy finish line, holding hands in celebration during a race.

A year of training, a 4:58 mile, and a mud-soaked race. Sometimes the best lessons come when no one’s watching. Just you, grit, and the goal.

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Muddy Buddy

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Two men standing indoors, one in a light blue shirt with a green tie, holding a white rose wrapped in plastic with an orange ribbon, and the other in a black shirt. Both men are smiling slightly.

A year of training, a 4:58 mile, and a mud-soaked race. Sometimes the best lessons come when no one’s watching. Just you, grit, and the goal.

A handwritten note card with a drawing of two red palm trees in the center, a photo of a parking lot with cars and a burger restaurant, and a menu listing prices for burgers, fries, and drinks.

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A book with a tree emerging from its pages, half of the tree is withered and leafless, while the other half is lush and green.

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Reflection #2

Mastered

Handwritten letter addressed to Mir, expressing gratitude for inspired presentation and helpful guidance, accompanied by a simple sketch of a girl with long hair, winking, wearing a headband with stars, and a label pointing to her saying 'me'.

A year of training, a 4:58 mile, and a mud-soaked race. Sometimes the best lessons come when no one’s watching. Just you, grit, and the goal.

Reflection #2

Mastered

Two men are on a video call, with a news banner about major funding for Visionary Machines and stock market updates at the bottom.

A year of training, a 4:58 mile, and a mud-soaked race. Sometimes the best lessons come when no one’s watching. Just you, grit, and the goal.

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If the world were according to me

Strategy wouldn’t live in a deck. It would show up in how your teams operate, how your product sells, and how customers feel.


You’d lead with clarity, build with intent, and scale without losing what made it great.


And you wouldn’t just keep up with change. you’d drive it.

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