David Morgan

David Morgan January 2026 TL:DR Most AI start-ups will fail because they lack understand of the target market and they rely on a tired B2B channel sales playbook, under valuing of the power of the industry expert and their human network. Lack of inhouse specialist industry knowledge will prove to be the main reason some great tech sits on a server and never sees the light of day. Not because it is not great, but because the Founders lacked direct insight and nuance of the market they were...

David Morgan January 2026 The Five Stages of Business Grief: A CEO's Reflection TL:DR Arriving at Acceptance isn't the end; it's the beginning of a powerful turnaround, the foundation for thriving in the future, and the ultimate source of sustained competitive advantage - BUT businesses need to arrive here quickly. This isn't about giving up; it's about letting go of what was, to fully embrace what can be. The value of processing through each stage, as painful as it might be, lies in arriving...

David Morgan January 20206 Summary The UK executive job market in 2026 will be tougher than ever, not just because of AI, but because the mandatory shift towards skills-based hiring means candidates must prove subjective soft skills like Emotional Intelligence and Critical Thinking quantitatively to automated screening systems, creating a difficult and controversial new barrier. The Digital Gauntlet: AI and the ATS Barrier The most controversial element of the 2026 hiring market is the manner...