Articles & Editorial
The confluence of Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain.
Over my career I have created and implemented some of the most complex AI platforms for the top retail companies in the world. I have seen so many tech trends come and go, but one thing I see that excites me in today’s world is the possible symbiotic relationship between Blockchain and some of the […]
Live a Spartan Lifestyle: The Key to Innovation & Focus
In the image conscious and materialistic world of tech entrepreneurship, my secret weapon is my ability to embrace simplicity and living a spartan lifestyle—focusing on minimalism and discipline— which enhances my focus mental clarity, living a life of true innovation. Daily I eliminate unnecessary distractions, “things” and focus on what truly matters: my company, clients, […]
What It Really Takes to Live a True Life of Innovation: A Day in the Life of a Performance CEO
In the relentless world of entrepreneurship, achieving peak performance isn’t just a goal—it’s a necessity. As a top tech CEO, I’ve optimized every aspect of my day to ensure I’m at my best for my clients, employees, and family while driving forward the future of artificial intelligence. This isn’t about being “optimized” for the sake […]
Why I Became a Farmer: My Quest for Ultimate Nutrition and Bioavailability
As a tech CEO who thrives on innovation and optimization, my journey has always been about pushing boundaries, a visionary, and steps ahead of my contemporaries. Whether it’s in the realm of artificial intelligence or personal performance, my pursuit has been relentless. Now, this quest has led me to a new frontier: farming. Owning a […]
How to Bootstrap an AI Startup by Michael Koch
When you take venture capital money, investors will shape everything from your strategy and product to your thought process. That may not be best for what you’re offering, especially in the AI space, which is why I recommend bootstrapping your AI startup: You don’t have any other hands in the cookie jar. Bootstrapping can serve as […]
This AI Entrepreneur Fasts for 23 Hours a Day. He Says it Helps Him Get to the ‘Most Extreme Levels.’
The founder of an AI platform says he eats the same meal every day because it helps him perform at his peak. Michael Koch generally fasts for 23 hours a day, eating around noon. Once a week, though, he fasts for 48 hours, and once a month, he fasts for 72 hours. This schedule puts […]
I’m An Entrepreneur And Here’s How I Use Brain Hacks to Maximize Performance
Entrepreneurship is one of the most demanding professions, so why wouldn’t we optimize our performance the way athletes do in the NFL, NBA, and MLB? For an entrepreneur, the brain is the most important asset and organ in the body to make cognitive performance a competitive advantage. The more focus we have on optimizing our […]
Dunkin’ Brands offers AI marketing to US locations with HubKonnect partnership
HubKonnect’s marketing platform uses artificial intelligence to create hyperlocal marketing plans tailored for individual restaurants in the Dunkin’ Brands network Dunkin’ Brands, the company which includes Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins in its portfolio, is partnering with HubKonnect to offer marketing solutions driven by artificial intelligence (AI) to its franchisees around the U.S. as they consider what local […]
I’m a CEO who wakes up at 3:45 a.m. without an alarm clock. These 11 sleep hacks helped me become a better leader.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Michael Koch, a 45-year-old cofounder and CEO of HubKonnect from New York City, about his sleep hacks. It’s been edited for length and clarity. As a high achiever in the tech industry, where I focus on AI, I’ve created my own protocol to optimize my performance as a […]