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AI Is Overhyped and Underhyped. The Difference Is Timing.

Ask ten association leaders what they make of AI right now and you'll get two answers that seem impossible to reconcile.

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Why Your Association Needs a Hackathon

The word hackathon often conjures images of darkened rooms, rows of glowing monitors, and software engineers fueled by caffeine and complex code. For...

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Sidecar Sync Episode episode 139 cover featuring Jon Cheney and Mallory Mejias

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The $400 AI Startup with Jon Cheney | [Sidecar Sync Episode 139]

Summary: What if building a million-dollar business no longer required a team, funding rounds, or even technical expertise? In this episode of the...

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What Is 'Owned Intelligence' and Why It Matters to Associations

Associations have long thrived on a very specific, highly valuable asset: deep, historical understanding of their members and their industries. This...

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Why 'Flash' Models Are the New Workhorse for Association AI Agents

For the past few years, the narrative surrounding artificial intelligence has been dominated by a single, relentless pursuit: the race for the...

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