Sofía Maiolo

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

IA

Purpose as a Driving Force

The Massive Transformative Purpose (MTP) as a compass for sustaining motivation and innovation—both within teams and on a personal level—when the going gets tough.

Innovation

From Boredom to Provocation: Lateral Thinking

This article explores the connection between boredom—which serves as a catalyst for open-mindedness—and Edward de Bono’s lateral thinking, which provides a method for channeling that openness.

IA

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.

IA

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.

Innovation

Get even more bored to create better

Boredom isn't the problem. It's the solution. In a world designed to capture every moment of downtime, reclaiming unstructured time is one of the most creative and disruptive things we can do.

IA

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.