I am deeply saddened and reflective at the passing of @SirPatStew. He was very influential during the formative part of my youth, and seeing the characters he represented and the depth that they conveyed help shape me as a person. He defined for me what being a Renaissance man remind me through his roles how important character is. Morality, ethics, values, commitment, dedication, excellence, grace, leadership, strength, intelligence; these were all aspects I pursue and continue to pursue, thanks to his influence.

Nature, so cathartic. Love #fall

Patrick Stewart – A Life to Remember #patrickstewart #startrek #memories #rip #nostalgia

It’s fall, and as you know, as we head into November, it’s that time again, where we are both obligated and privileged to do our civic duty, do our due diligence, and vote for our elected representatives and leaders.
In addition to public service, serving your country and nity, voting is such a special important aspect of our society as a free people and free country. Have a say in the course of our future, and take action to be an active positive participant in its development. #Vote

The chemistry of Patrick Stewart and the rest of the cast for The Next Generation served as an amazing example of individuals that have mutual respect and brotherly love. The crew through service together shoe great friendship, devotion and care for each other, and their well-being.
Patrick’s conveying of Picard as such a leader is inspiring and unforgettable. x.com/JoeRalat/statu…

More grateful than ever we got this.

What a heartbreaking week it has been. Sir Patrick Stewart was a friend, a colleague, and a magnificent actor. From the stage to the bridge of the Enterprise, he brought intelligence, grace, and a deep sense of humanity to everything he did. Captain Picard stood for the best of us, and so did the man who played him. I was filled with affection and admiration for him and his work.

My heart goes out to Sunny and his family. He will be deeply missed.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to:
Johns Hopkins Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center Fund   
alzresearch.org/giving/
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Caregiver Resources    
alzfdn.org/donate/

Photo Credit: Tommy Garcia

The best conversations about AI don't always happen at conferences. Sometimes they happen over a drink.

Join me tomorrow at Boxyard RTP as we get together to talk about what's happening in AI, what people are actually building, and where things might be headed.

There's plenty of AI news to keep up with, but I always find it more interesting to hear what people are trying firsthand. What's working, what's not, and what they've learned along the way.

If you're in the Triangle area and interested in AI, come join us. Whether you're building with it, using it at work, or just curious about where it's going, there's always something to learn from the people in the room.

📅 Tomorrow, October 29
📍 Boxyard RTP

Come out, meet some interesting people, and join the conversation. I'd love to see you there.

Register here: cstu.io/d109a2?_gl=1*1…..

Great week at @AllThingsOpen Conference in Raleigh! I'm grateful for the opportunity to contribute, speak and connect with so many great pros. Thank you to the organizers, speakers & the 150+ volunteers!
#OpenSource #AI #DigitalMarketing #AIMarketing

Day two at All Things Open Conference. Looking forward to seeing marketing dashboard that looks like the Enterprise bridge. To Boldly Go Session shows multi-agent data science with a #HumanInTheLoop.
#ATO2026
#AllThingsOpen #AgenticMarketing #MarOps #MarketingAI #DataScience

Monday at @AllThingsOpen: "All Things Claude AI," a 2-hour deep dive on #Claude Code, Cowork, Claude Design, security, and Chrome. Then a conversation with Brent Laster on Claude for marketing automation and operations.
#ATO2026 #MarketingAI
#AgenticMarketing #MarOps #DataScience

“Do not try to do everything. Do one thing well.”

— Steve Jobs

Tonight, @AllThingsOpen 2026 kicks off in Raleigh at the @SheratonRaleigh , and I'm starting where the conversation starts: the Welcome Social and panel, "Open Source in the Age of AI."
@AllThingsOpen
#AllThingsOpen #ATO2026 #OpenSource #MarketingOperations #MarketingAI

Leadership is about more than running the business. It’s about the people you build around you, the decisions you make, the culture you create and the impact you have beyond your organization.

Hear from the Founder of @hh_arch at #CSuitePers on Oct. 30: bit.ly/4hXhwTI

Oct. 17 is Great Trails State Day in North Carolina! Celebrate by walking, hiking, or biking on the trails near you, and share your love for the great outdoors using #GreatTrailsStateDay

One of my favorite shows as a kid!

How do we drive practical technology adoption that genuinely strengthens people, systems, and processes? On Oct. 19–20, I’ll be participating in a leadership capacity at the #CommunityLeadershipSummit during @AllThingsOpen Conference in Raleigh, NC.
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Few disciplines have the power to transform your life as does the habit of early rising.

#treats for #halloween2026🎃👻🕷️🧟‍♀️☠️