"CEO Update | More Time to Build, More Knowledge to Build On" · 2026-09-24
Fewer unnecessary meetings, better context, more time delivering value. Take ownership of what you can change. Let's make Q4 count.
Use the Oct 1 calendar reset to cut meetings without a clear agenda or ask of you — drop off invites when there is no specific ask, make 1:1s biweekly, end meetings after five minutes when that is enough
FoundryAI release rhythm is tightening with a new DRI and closer work with Keboola — shipping the latest version this week with refreshed UI, personal usage visibility, smoother onboarding, and better stability; one-click setup remains the ambition
Groupon Brain adds a personal AI layer that pulls your meeting transcripts and public Google Chat context so your AI connects more dots in your work — the goal is to give everyone what the most advanced AI users already assemble by hand, with permissions respected and sensitive conversations opt-out
Local Sales lead-gen pilot is producing much higher-quality leads and significant growth in solid calls — full rollout in about a week; turn that momentum into better supply and value in Q4