The Looking Glass

How to Stop Complaining About Your Software

Welcome to the era of digital hyperpersonalization

6 hrs ago • Julie Zhuo

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You Cannot Mandate an AI Transformation

A complete 10-step guide to pulling it off with care and human agency

Sep 1 • Julie Zhuo

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August 2026

Eye, Hand, AI: a letter to my daughter

The value of trying when AI makes things so easy

Aug 5 • Julie Zhuo

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July 2026

How life was different during the early Internet

AI for nostalgia's sake

Jul 6 • Julie Zhuo

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June 2026

To All the Folks Who Are About to Be Rich

Because of IPOs, acquisitions, or just doing some damned good business

Jun 13 • Julie Zhuo

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The Art and Excellence of Sales

7 Lessons from former Meta Chief Revenue Officer David Fischer

Jun 9 • Julie Zhuo

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April 2026

I am an idiot

Notes on idiocy, in the age of something smarter.

Apr 21 • Julie Zhuo

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How to Spot a World-Class Designer

7 lessons from designer, inventor and angel investor Soleio on what separate excellent from mediocre

Apr 14 • Julie Zhuo

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March 2026

What It Actually Takes to Trust AI With Your Data

Your AI Knows SQL. It Doesn’t Know Your Business.

Published on Opinionated Intelligence • Mar 26

What Excellent Growth Teams See That Others Miss

7 Lessons from DoorDash Chief Growth Officer Brian Hale

Mar 11 • Julie Zhuo

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February 2026

The Data Job isn't Dying Because the Trust Problem is Exploding

How AI changes the data function

Published on Opinionated Intelligence • Feb 17

January 2026

Playing Authentic Games

Intentions for 2026

Jan 15 • Julie Zhuo

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