Sofía Maiolo

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Ideas, learnings and reflections on technology, leadership, diversity, productivity and travel.

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Loop engineering: the evolution of prompt engineering

What is loop engineering, the concept developed by Boris Cherny and Addy Osmani that redefines how we work with AI? The 6 parts of a good loop, with a real-world example.

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If there is no love, let there be nothing

What do we automate, and what do we keep in our own hands? In a world where almost everything can be delegated to AI, I propose love as an operational criterion.

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Anxiety: The Challenge of Leading and Innovating Today

How can we innovate in an environment of constant change? After a conversation with Sofia Greyer, I’m reflecting on anxiety within teams and why returning to our purpose is the key.

Cultural Awareness

Innovating Beyond Code

Beyond the Code: How to Innovate When Software Is More Accessible Than Ever? An Analysis of the Value of Product-Market Fit, Authority, and the Human Factor in the Age of AI.

Cultural Awareness

From Chaos to Competitive Advantage: What Is Antifragile Leadership?

A reflection on why modern leadership must go beyond resilience and embrace antifragility: a mindset that grows stronger through disruption. Inspired by the Santander W50 Summit, this post summarizes the four pillars of antifragile leadership and explains how the combination of technology, AI, and diversity drives more adaptable and innovative organizations.

Cultural Awareness

Lost in Translation

Learn how understanding untranslatable words—inspired by *Lost in Translation*—strengthens multiculturalism and effective leadership in global teams.

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Creating Your First Agent with Google ADK

Learn how to create your own AI agent with Google ADK. In this step-by-step guide, I'll show you how to use Python, Gemini 2.0 Flash, and Yfinance to build an agent that checks stock prices.

Cultural Awareness

Multiculturalism: Who Is the "Human-in-the-Loop" on Your Team?

Exploring "Human-in-the-Loop" in AI. Discover why diversity in teams is key to eliminating bias and creating products and business strategies that truly connect with the world.

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AI and Multiculturalism: How Can We Keep the Human Element at the Center and Use It to Our Advantage?

How can we keep the human element at the center when working with artificial intelligence? In this article, I explore the risks, opportunities, and specific examples of how AI can improve (or hinder) communication and leadership in multicultural teams.