By
David J. Abbott
Columnist
aCatalyst Consulting
“The things you make—the ideas you chase and the ideas that chase you—will ultimately define your career,” writes Tony Fadell.
In 2026, a majority of the most valuable global enterprises rely on digital communities, networks, and marketplaces rather than traditional linear pipelines.
By
David J. Abbott
Columnist
aCatalyst Consulting
“The things you make—the ideas you chase and the ideas that chase you—will ultimately define your career,” writes Tony Fadell.

If software can summarize meetings, track projects, analyze performance, and increasingly execute the...

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