Maxim Atanassov
@maximatanassov.com
Strategy, risk and transformation advisor. Serial entrepreneur and investor. Infinitely curious and forward looking.
Strategy Is Not a Vision. It’s a Weapon.
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Strategy Is Not a Vision. It’s a Weapon.
Discover how real strategic planning transforms startups by making bold tradeoffs, aligning decisions, and turning strategy into an execution powerhouse.
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August 7, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Strategy Is Not a Vision. It’s a Weapon.
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Daily meditation practice: walking my dog every morning. My dog has mastered living in the present moment—especially when there's a squirrel or a bunny. I'm still working on inner peace, but at least I've mastered patience through enduring her sniffing, one spot at a time. 🐕 #WalkingMeditation
July 2, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Daily meditation practice: walking my dog every morning. My dog has mastered living in the present moment—especially when there's a squirrel or a bunny. I'm still working on inner peace, but at least I've mastered patience through enduring her sniffing, one spot at a time. 🐕 #WalkingMeditation
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Launch | The Growth Chronicles
A New Growth Playbook in Bite Sized Posts
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July 2, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Launch | The Growth Chronicles
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Bridgit’s Mallorie Brodie explains why Canadian startups need to think globally from the start betakit.com/bridgits-mal...
Bridgit’s Mallorie Brodie explains why Canadian startups need to think globally from the start
Bridgit co-founder and CEO Mallorie Brodie wants to turn the Kitchener-Waterloo-based construction tech startup into one of Canada’s women-led business success stories.
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June 30, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Bridgit’s Mallorie Brodie explains why Canadian startups need to think globally from the start betakit.com/bridgits-mal...
"So is this the end of a big, beautiful friendship? Is it, as conspiracy theorist and Trump ally Laura Loomer put it: “a Big beautiful breakup”"
This story is brilliant and entertaining!
This story is brilliant and entertaining!
Trump v Musk: the two worst people in the world are finally having a big, beautiful breakup | Arwa Mahdawi
The bromance might be over but Trump has kissed and made up with his enemies before. Enjoy it while it lasts
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June 6, 2025 at 12:18 AM
"So is this the end of a big, beautiful friendship? Is it, as conspiracy theorist and Trump ally Laura Loomer put it: “a Big beautiful breakup”"
This story is brilliant and entertaining!
This story is brilliant and entertaining!
Reposted by Maxim Atanassov
Got this question from an audience member at a speech a few months ago since I said their relationship would fracture spectacularly, as I have since the start. Let me answer now and make another prediction: Today it ends. All of it.
June 5, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Got this question from an audience member at a speech a few months ago since I said their relationship would fracture spectacularly, as I have since the start. Let me answer now and make another prediction: Today it ends. All of it.
The Calgary tech ecosystem is thriving.
1,490 tech companies in Calgary. 26,000 new tech jobs created between 2018 and 2023, a 78% increase. $323M raised by Platform member companies in 2024 and $1B+ raised since 2018.
Read the full 2024 Platform Calgary Impact Report
#tech #calgary #calgarytech
1,490 tech companies in Calgary. 26,000 new tech jobs created between 2018 and 2023, a 78% increase. $323M raised by Platform member companies in 2024 and $1B+ raised since 2018.
Read the full 2024 Platform Calgary Impact Report
#tech #calgary #calgarytech
2024 Platform Calgary Impact Report | Platform Calgary
The 2024 Impact Report offers a data-driven look at the organization’s role in advancing inclusive innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic growth.
www.platformcalgary.com
April 24, 2025 at 6:24 PM
The Calgary tech ecosystem is thriving.
1,490 tech companies in Calgary. 26,000 new tech jobs created between 2018 and 2023, a 78% increase. $323M raised by Platform member companies in 2024 and $1B+ raised since 2018.
Read the full 2024 Platform Calgary Impact Report
#tech #calgary #calgarytech
1,490 tech companies in Calgary. 26,000 new tech jobs created between 2018 and 2023, a 78% increase. $323M raised by Platform member companies in 2024 and $1B+ raised since 2018.
Read the full 2024 Platform Calgary Impact Report
#tech #calgary #calgarytech
Unveiled on April 2, Calgary’s Innovation Strategy outlines four goals and bold ambitions that will position Calgary as the innovation capital of Canada. Calgary leads Canada in GDP, population and investment growth. Join the transformation!
Calgary’s innovation strategy fuels growth, economic resilience | Calgary Economic
As global geopolitical tensions and trade disruptions reshape economic landscapes, Calgary is doubling down on building its innovation ecosystem.
At Calgary Economic Development’s 2025 Report to the ...
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April 24, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Unveiled on April 2, Calgary’s Innovation Strategy outlines four goals and bold ambitions that will position Calgary as the innovation capital of Canada. Calgary leads Canada in GDP, population and investment growth. Join the transformation!
Another dystopian illusion...
Lutnick: "The army of millions and millions of human beings screwing in little screws to make iPhones -- that kind of thing is going to come to America."
April 6, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Another dystopian illusion...
Doubt that this is ever going to happen without an electoral reform. Overdue. Much needed and will drive unity rather than division! #oneCanada
Next federal government should recognize Alberta’s important role in the federation
For a new standalone plan in Alberta, contribution rate estimates range from 5.85 per cent to 8.2 per cent.
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April 6, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Doubt that this is ever going to happen without an electoral reform. Overdue. Much needed and will drive unity rather than division! #oneCanada
Well, well, well! Can't wait to see what it actually delivers.
OpenAI's First Open-Weight Model Since GPT-2
According to reports, OpenAI's upcoming open-weight language model marks its first open-weight release since GPT-2 in 2019, introducing advanced reasoning...
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April 1, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Well, well, well! Can't wait to see what it actually delivers.
How to Get a Manus AI Invite? 🎟️🤨
Step 1: Apply for early access.
Step 2: Wait.
Step 3: Keep waiting.
Nothing creates demand like artificial scarcity. If you've cracked the code, share. Otherwise, I’ll be over here refreshing my inbox like it’s the stock market. 📩📉 #ManusAI #StillWaiting
Step 1: Apply for early access.
Step 2: Wait.
Step 3: Keep waiting.
Nothing creates demand like artificial scarcity. If you've cracked the code, share. Otherwise, I’ll be over here refreshing my inbox like it’s the stock market. 📩📉 #ManusAI #StillWaiting
March 10, 2025 at 3:53 AM
How to Get a Manus AI Invite? 🎟️🤨
Step 1: Apply for early access.
Step 2: Wait.
Step 3: Keep waiting.
Nothing creates demand like artificial scarcity. If you've cracked the code, share. Otherwise, I’ll be over here refreshing my inbox like it’s the stock market. 📩📉 #ManusAI #StillWaiting
Step 1: Apply for early access.
Step 2: Wait.
Step 3: Keep waiting.
Nothing creates demand like artificial scarcity. If you've cracked the code, share. Otherwise, I’ll be over here refreshing my inbox like it’s the stock market. 📩📉 #ManusAI #StillWaiting
Feeling for all the folks who bought a Tesla back when it was cool. Must be tough watching your 'futuristic' status symbol turn into the automotive equivalent of wearing Google Glass in 2025. Hope the self-driving feature, sans regulators, at least navigates you safely past the shame.
Numbers Show Massive Numbers of Consumers Are Turning Against Tesla
Despite growth in the electric vehicle industry at large, Tesla's sales are slipping more than ever as Elon Musk's politics take center stage.
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March 8, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Feeling for all the folks who bought a Tesla back when it was cool. Must be tough watching your 'futuristic' status symbol turn into the automotive equivalent of wearing Google Glass in 2025. Hope the self-driving feature, sans regulators, at least navigates you safely past the shame.
Reposted by Maxim Atanassov
When Chinese quant hedge fund founder Liang Wenfeng went into AI research, he took 10,000 Nvidia chips and assembled a team of young, ambitious talent. Two years later, DeepSeek exploded on the scene.
How Chinese AI Startup DeepSeek Made a Model that Rivals OpenAI
When Chinese quant hedge fund founder Liang Wenfeng went into AI research, he took 10,000 Nvidia chips and assembled a team of young, ambitious talent. Two years later, DeepSeek exploded on the scene.
www.wired.com
January 27, 2025 at 11:26 AM
When Chinese quant hedge fund founder Liang Wenfeng went into AI research, he took 10,000 Nvidia chips and assembled a team of young, ambitious talent. Two years later, DeepSeek exploded on the scene.
A super valuable read on the Top Risks of 2025 from the team behind Ian Bremmer. Day 1. Let's see how many of these risks play out, to what extent and with what velocity.
Eurasia Group | The Top Risks of 2025
www.eurasiagroup.net
January 21, 2025 at 1:09 AM
A super valuable read on the Top Risks of 2025 from the team behind Ian Bremmer. Day 1. Let's see how many of these risks play out, to what extent and with what velocity.
My pal, on neighbourhood watch duty, waiting for his humans to return home.
January 20, 2025 at 1:31 AM
My pal, on neighbourhood watch duty, waiting for his humans to return home.
Well, that's super exciting. A direct flight to one of the hottest food and cultural destinations. Can't wait!
Jet set to Mexico City: WestJet's new non-stop Calgary route set to take off in summer 2025
WestJet announces non-stop service between Calgary (YYC) and Mexico City International Airport (MEX), with five weekly flights beginning May 14, 2025
www.westjet.com
January 20, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Well, that's super exciting. A direct flight to one of the hottest food and cultural destinations. Can't wait!
The share of teens who say they use ChatGPT for their schoolwork has doubled from prior year to 26%. Not surprised at the exponential growth in use. Only surprised that the use sits at 26%. My teen uses it to even craft pitches and 5-point justifications when she wants to get it her way!
January 19, 2025 at 1:37 PM
The share of teens who say they use ChatGPT for their schoolwork has doubled from prior year to 26%. Not surprised at the exponential growth in use. Only surprised that the use sits at 26%. My teen uses it to even craft pitches and 5-point justifications when she wants to get it her way!
... for now, but I wish for longer. Let's see what Inauguration Monday brings.
TikTok is not available for download in the App Store and Play Store in the US, as the app halts service in the country to comply with the divest-or-ban law (Jonathan Vanian/CNBC)
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January 19, 2025 at 4:54 AM
... for now, but I wish for longer. Let's see what Inauguration Monday brings.
Love reading these predictions and provocations: avc.xyz/what-will-ha...
What Will Happen In 2025
I've done a lot of these January 1st look forward posts in the 20+ years I've been blogging. I've used many different approaches. I sometimes talk big themes, like I did last year. I sometimes focus o...
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January 6, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Love reading these predictions and provocations: avc.xyz/what-will-ha...