Insights into Community and Ecosystem Analysis

At The Builder Bureau, we approach community and ecosystem analysis with a unique perspective designed to uncover deeper insights and drive smarter strategies. This page highlights our model for evaluating the health, dynamics, and potential of communities and ecosystems, setting us apart in understanding what makes them thrive. Alongside our methodology, you'll find links to publicly available data, reports, and tools that complement our approach, as well as direct access to my blog, where I share further thoughts and trends in AI, Web3, and open source communities. Explore our insights and discover new ways to navigate and harness the power of these ecosystems.

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Developer Ecosystems in the AI Era: Reflections on Bessemer’s “Developer Laws”

September 29, 2025

Bessemer’s recent Developer Laws in the AI Era is a strong and timely contribution to the…

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The AI Divide: Why Rural Communities Are Being Left Behind

September 19, 2025

In some American schools, kindergartners learn how to give mini-TED talks, while middle schoolers compete in…

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Strategy Consulting Isn’t Dead – Yet

July 29, 2025

Last week, I came across a post that made some good points: “Accenture Is Doomed.”, but……

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The Future of Health Tech: AI and Open Source

June 11, 2025

The convergence of AI and health tech is reshaping the future of medicine, diagnostics, mental health,…

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Can Open Source Level the AI Infrastructure Race?

May 30, 2025

AI Infrastructure Is the New Battleground The race for artificial intelligence is no longer just about…

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Enterprise Technology, AI and Open Source: A Strategic Lens

May 30, 2025

Summary of McKinsey’s Perspective In The New Economics of Enterprise Technology in an AI World, McKinsey…

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Google’s Agent Protocol Play (A2A): Visionary and Potential Unifying — but Premature?

May 5, 2025

Last month, Google launched the Agent Development Kit (ADK) and the Agent2Agent (A2A) protocol, designed to standardize how autonomous AI…

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Insights from the 2025 AI Global Developer Conference in Shanghai

May 5, 2025

Andrew Aitken Mar 6, 2025 Last month I had the privilege of attending the Global Developer…

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The AI Boom Will Bust Without Enterprise-Grade Thinking

April 25, 2025

AI has moved from a curiosity to a mandate. However, for enterprises, the journey from experimentation…

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An AI Open Source Strategy Isn’t a Nice-to-Have — It’s Table Stakes

April 24, 2025

In 2025, it’s no longer enough to build smart models or launch polished APIs. The companies…

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