The Track
A Section Blog

Yes, you will lose your job to AI

Where's the money going to be made in AI?
Not every AI investor will make their money back. In this post, we dig into the AI business models that will work, and those that will be the next Pets.com.

10 lessons from running a startup in 2023
This was a hard year for Section, but we’ve come out of it fitter and stronger. Here are 10 lessons that I’ve learned about running a startup – hoping they provide some inspiration to you.

How to prioritize AI projects
If your company is all-in on AI like Section, you might’ve spent the last few weeks coming up with exciting AI projects to tackle in the new year. After the fun brainstorming work comes the less glamorous step of figuring out what your organization actually has the time and budget to execute. We're sharing a simple risk-reward framework to prioritize your AI projects.

Quiz: How should your business be using AI?
You know your business should be using AI in some way. But does that mean using it to generate a few headline ideas, or introducing a whole new AI product? The answer depends on the state of your business.
Take our quiz to determine how to best use AI for your unique needs.

Your step-by-step guide to a winning product strategy
Former Netflix VP of Product Gibson Biddle explains how to build a product that delights, makes money, and beats the competition.
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Why we’re opening up unlimited access to sprints
I was talking recently with a Section4 student, and I let him know that we would soon be giving members access to all our sprints for $995, about 1% the annual tuition of an MBA.
“That’s incredible,” he said. “I’m so excited – my mind is blown.”
Then he paused.
“Why are you doing that?”, which is a polite way of asking “What’s the catch?”
There isn’t one. And here’s the answer as to why.

Want to build the next Airbnb? 4 steps to get started
Airbnb changed the way we travel without purchasing any hotels. Uber made it easier to get around without amassing their own fleet. And DoorDash took care of breakfast without cracking a single egg.
The common thread between these companies is that they’re platform businesses. Rather than selling products directly, they’re providing a platform that conveniently connects sellers and buyers.
How do you follow in their footsteps? Here are four steps that can help you build a platform of your own.
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Why most corporate learning offerings suck (and how to fix it)
What percentage of employees actually use the skills they learn in L&D programs at their jobs?
Twelve percent.
If these numbers sound rough, that’s because they are...